GT3 Revival Series
Peter Auto and SRO Motorsports Group have joined forces to establish the GT3 Revival Series.
Starting in 2026, the series is reserved for the first wave of FIA GT3 cars homologated from 2006 through to 2013.
The timing of this new series is significant. 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of GT3, which has become one of the most successful categories in motorsport history. Be it nationally, regionally or internationally, the ruleset currently underpins every major GT and endurance championship around the world, and was even adopted by a former touring car championship (DTM).
SRO enjoys an unparalleled association with the class having presented the original concept to the FIA in 2005 and developed the category across the many championships, series and events it promotes around the globe ever since.
Peter Auto, meanwhile, is a world-renowned organiser of classic motorsport events and rallies. Its portfolio includes the Le Mans Classic, Tour Auto and the Rally des Légendes Richard Mille.
CLASSES AND ELIGIBLE CARS
Eligible cars span the first eight years of GT3 competition and will be separated into two categories: those homologated between 2006 and 2009 represent Gen I, while cars from 2010–2013 make up Gen II. A total of four classes will compete on-track at the same time, with Pro-Am and Am for both generations.
The series will be open to drivers with an FIA categorisation of Gold, Silver or Bronze, with a distinction made within the latter group based on experience, age and past success. Gold and Silver drivers will be permitted to compete in the Pro-Am class, where they will share with a Bronze. In the Am class, two Bronze drivers may share a car or elect to race solo.
TYRES, BALANCE OF PERFORMANCE AND EVENT FORMATS
All cars will use Pirelli tyres, with four new sets provided for the opening round and three plus a carryover set available thereafter. Wet tyres will be unlimited. A pre-season test at Circuit Paul Ricard is scheduled for 3/4 March, while the option of at-event testing is also under consideration.
As was the case in period, SRO will be responsible for managing the category’s Balance of Performance. The global leader in this field will apply the same rigorous approach to GT3 Revival Series as it does with modern-day equivalents around the world, thus ensuring the fairest possible conditions for all competitors.
Le Mans Classic will utilise a unique format comprising 170 minutes of track time. There will be two 35-minute qualifying sessions, with the fastest time per car across both setting the grid for a qualifying race. This in turn establishes the grid for the main race. All other rounds will comprise 220 minutes of track time, with 80 minutes of practice running, two 20-minute qualifying sessions and a pair of 50-minute races.
One-off entries for Le Mans Classic will be possible for competitors who have run at least one of the preceding rounds at Circuit Paul Ricard and Spa-Classic. The entry process is set to open on 15 October 2025 and close on 15 February 2026.
