2026 GT World Challenge Europe Circuit Paul Ricard

Season opener at Circuit Paul Ricard featuring GT World Challenge Europe’s endurance round. The weekend centres on the six‑hour Endurance Cup race with practice and qualifying across two main event days.

Expect a professional GT paddock, official timetable and visitor info published by the organiser (SRO) and Circuit Paul Ricard; consult those for session times and paddock access.

See the endurance season kickoff at a modern French circuit with grandstands and paddock access.

What makes it worth the trip:

• Official six‑hour Endurance Cup race as the main event, featuring factory and pro‑am GT3 teams.
• Strong paddock presence with team garages and manufacturer displays for close car access.
• Reliable event infrastructure at Circuit Paul Ricard: parking, grandstands, and published timetables.

Best way to experience it:

Arrive early on race days to catch morning practice and grid activity, use the official timetable for session times, and buy tickets or hospitality through the event website. Bring ear protection and plan travel to Le Castellet—local roads and circuit parking can be busy.

Good to know:

• Official tests/prologue are held the week before; check official timetables for exact session times.
• Timetables, paddock access rules and hospitality packages are published by the organiser and circuit; use those documents for vehicle access and parking instructions.

• Great if you want close paddock access to GT3 teams and cars.
• Great if you enjoy multi‑class endurance racing with factory entries.
• Great if you like weekend trips with clear official timetables and on‑site facilities.
• Maybe skip if you prefer short sprint races or purely single‑day events.