GT3 Revival Series
The GT3 Revival Series is a new, five-round historical championship set to launch in 2026 for first-generation GT3 cars from 2006 to 2013. It is a collaboration between SRO Motorsports Group and Peter Auto, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the GT3 category.
History
The GT3 Revival Series is a new venture that draws on the long shared history of SRO founder Stéphane Ratel and Peter Auto founder Patrick Peter, who first organised a race together in 1993 before establishing the BPR Global GT Series. The new series is designed to bring back the first generation of GT3 cars to iconic European circuits, managed with a Balance of Performance that reflects the original era.The category was officially announced in June 2025, with further details, including the full 2026 calendar, revealed at the CrowdStrike 2025 [24 Hours of Spa|24 Hours of Spa] event. The series aims to provide a competitive yet friendly environment for amateur drivers and historic racing enthusiasts.
Format
The series is open to cars homologated according to FIA GT3 regulations between 2006 and 2013. Cars must maintain their strictly original specifications. The field is separated into two categories: Gen I and Gen II. Both generations will compete simultaneously across Pro-Am and Am classes.All cars will use a controlled Pirelli tyre, with a limit of new sets per event, and SRO Motorsports Group officials will manage the BoP.
Notable eligible vehicles include the Aston Martin DBRS9/V12 Vantage GT3, Audi R8 LMS/LMS Ultra, BMW Z4 GT3, Chevrolet [Corvette C6 Z06|Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06R], Ferrari F430 GT3/458 GT3, Lamborghini Gallardo GT3/LP600, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3, Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 and Porsche 997 GT3 Cup S/R/RS.
The inaugural 2026 season will feature a five-round calendar at iconic European circuits, many of which will host rounds of the modern GT [World Challenge Europe] series. Rounds 1, 2, 4 and 5 will feature a standard format, including 80 minutes of practice, two 20-minute qualifying sessions, and a pair of 50-minute races. The Le Mans Classic round will have a unique format with 170 minutes of track time, including qualifying races to set the grid for the main event.
Circuits
- Bold denotes a circuit will be used in the 2026 season.
| Circuit | Location | Country | Last length used | Turns | Season | Races held |
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | Montmeló | ''' cvt|4.657|km|mi|abbr=on |