Ford Mustang GT3 Evo details have been released and, in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup I have all the details. I also have more racecraft tips, the future of Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing and much more.
Racecraft Tips & Techniques
What is The Limit? Racing Dynamics Explained
Go Faster Now with Motorsports Data Analytics Guru Peter Krause
Motorsports analytics guru Peter Krause joins Samir Abid on the Your Data Driven podcast to talk all things data.
“Packed full of practical, actionable advice we discuss WHY data is valuable, HOW you can apply it and WHERE to start if data is new for you. So grab a note pad, sit back and enjoy listening to how one of the best in the business goes about helping racers at all levels to go faster now.”
You can listen to the episode here.
Understanding Track Evolution
Tom O’Gorman: Three Easy Ways to Become a Faster Autocrosser
Tom O’Gorman, championship driver in autocross explains three easy ways to become a faster autocrosser.
A Brief Explanation of How IMSA’s Multiclass Racing Actually Works
Race Car & Series Developments
Ford Mustang GT3 Evo Details Released
Ford’s latest GT3-spec Mustang is just about ready for the limelight. Returning for the 2026 season with enhancements rather than a complete overhaul, the updated race car was improved in three key ways: aerodynamics, kinematics, and old-fashioned braking performance—and all of these enhancements could very well trickle down to the GTD.
Here are a number of articles that look at the new race car:
Le Mans 24 Hours qualifying format change explained
Thibaut Villemant of The Race explains the Le Mans 24 Hours qualifying format change implemented for 2026. “The key change compared to this year concerns driver allocation. A new restriction has been introduced: the driver qualifying the car in the Q session cannot qualify the car in H1. However, in 2025, a driver who ran in Q could also be nominated for either H1 or H2. It won’t be the case anymore.”
Record 47-Car Provisional Full-Season Entry List Revealed
The European Le Mans Series has revealed a provisional 2026 full-season entry list featuring a record 47 cars, up by three cars from this year’s campaign. The entry is made up of 11 cars in the outright LMP2 division, 12 in LMP2 Pro-Am, ten in LMP3 and 14 in LMGT3, with the growth compared to this year coming from an extra two LMP2 cars (across both classes) and one LMGT3.
The Biggest Changes Coming to F1’s Feeder Series in 2026 Explained
A new year is here, and with it comes change large and small to your favourite junior single-seater series. Wondering what’s new for 2026? Feeder Series breaks it all down for you here,
Lotus Cup Europe Rebranded as the Multi-Marque European GT Lite Challenge for 2026
Following 17 years’ stewardship of Lotus Cup Europe on behalf of Group Lotus, LoTRDC will evolve the FIA authorized series into a multi-marque competition for 2026. The new European GT Lite Challenge (EGTLC) series will open up entries to even more drivers of lightweight sportscars, including products from Alpine and Ginetta as it looks to consolidate its position as a race series for aspiring sports and GT competitors.
Toyota Brings Corolla Back to Rallying With All-New Rally Car
Toyota will bring the Corolla name back to rallying with its newly-developed GR Corolla RC2 rally car, which will compete in the American Rally Association (ARA) National Championship next year. Autosport has all the details.
Toyota Gazoo Racing Announces 2026 Motorsport Program
Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has announced its motorsport program for the 2026 season. They involve the following series:
- Japanese SUPER FORMULA Championship
- SUPER GT GT500
- Japanese Rally Championship
- Super Taikyu Series
- American Rally Association (ARA) National Championship
- World Rally-Raid Championship
- KYOJO CUP
Full details can be found here.
Wendl & Sagemüller On The Future Of Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing
Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing’s recent ‘Champions United’ event, bringing together the brand’s customers from across the globe to celebrate the achievements of 2025, also offered selected media the opportunity to see and hear more about the present and future plans of the Affalterbach-based outfit. Daily Sportscar has all the details.
Tatuus on the Design Philosophy Behind its FRegional Gen2 Car
The glint of a proud father was evident in the eyes of Tatuus’s CEO Giovanni Delfino when he spoke to Formula Scout about the company’s FRegional Gen2 car, the T-326, during its public unveiling at Monza.
“The car’s look is exactly what we wanted to achieve. The overall package, the line of the car, the aero that you can feel looking at the car. I like it very much. So, it’s not a single detail, but it’s the overall look of the car which I like.”
Why Replacing Mercedes’ Hugely Successful GT3 Car is Such a Challenge
Mercedes-AMG is working on a new GT3 car for customer and factory-supported racing. It will become the first major product to emerge from the Affalterbach Racing division, which was set up midway through 2024 as Mercedes brought an end to its long-standing relationship with HWA. Autosport explains the challenge behind creating the new car.
The Threat the New Toyota GR and Mercedes GT3s Pose to the Category
As the GT3 landscape thrives and expands, the latest new cars from Toyota GR and Mercedes may pose a threat to what makes it so successful. Gary Watkins of Autosport Plus explains.
“The connection between the Toyota and the Merc is that the base car has been developed specifically to enable the manufacturer to produce a GT3 racing car – in both cases we can assume a rather extreme GT3 racer. That hasn’t been the case before. Manufacturers produced road cars and then turned them into what have over time become ever more sophisticated racers.”
Apex One Aiming to ‘Fill Void’ With New Endurance Series
The recently launched Apex One Endurance powered by Creventic series is aimed at “filling a void” between the club and pro levels in North American sports car racing according to founder and president Dan Bloom.
“We started realizing that there’s a niche right now, where we could slot ourselves above a club level and below a pro level and focus on that middle ground where you look for the experience of going to the track and improving as a driver,” Bloom told Sportscar365.
Inside Mazda MX-5 Cup, North America’s Ultimate One-Make Series
Introducing the 3 Classes of the Zenith Racing Series
The new Zenith Racing Series has announced the three classes that will be racing in the series. Get the details here and here.
The New Lynk & Co 03+ TCR is Launched in China
The latest TCR specification racing car, the Lynk & Co 03+ TCR, has been unveiled at the Lynk & Co 2025 Co Fans Party event in Hangzhou, China. The 03+ TCR will be an all-new development of the Lynk & Co touring car, following on from the most successful TCR project in international competition.
SRO America Sets Sporting Regs for New Three-Hour Format
SRO America has published the sporting regulations for next year’s GT World Challenge America powered by AWS season, featuring notable changes amid the series’ move to a single race three-hour format. Sportscar365 has all the details.
No Pau Grand Prix in 2026 But Promoter Remains Hopeful
Pau will not host a Grand Prix in 2026 but promoter François Bayrou is not closing the door for the coming years according to an article in The Republic of the Pyrenees (in French) which you can access here.
State of the Series & WRL Team Feedback Survey
The World Racing League has issued a “State of the Series” report based on team feedback received in a recent survey.
“2025 marks another wonderful year for World Racing League – we feel it’s safe to call it our best year ever – a designation we owe entirely to our dedicated competitors, hardworking crews, irreplaceable staff & wonderful partners that help us produce some of the best racing in the world. We want to take a few minutes to reflect on what made 2025 great, and what we’re doing to make 2026 even better.”
Performance Cup Canada Rules & Regulation
The foundation of Performance Cup Canada is built on fairness, clarity, and true driver competition. Each class within the series is structured around a clear power-to-weight format, ensuring competitive balance from Grand Sport’s high-performance machines to Street Touring’s accessible entry-level builds. Technical regulations, safety standards, and sporting procedures are all crafted to promote close racing while maintaining the professionalism expected at a national motorsport level.
The complete rules and regulations are currently being finalized and will be released soon. They’ll provide teams and drivers with all the information needed to prepare cars, plan race weekends, and compete with confidence.
Here is an overview of some of the key elements that define the Performance Cup Canada rulebook.
RallyX Americas Sets Open Test for February
The inaugural season of RallyX Americas will kick off with an open test for prospective drivers in February. On Feb. 11-10, a test at a venue in Florida – which will be announced in the coming weeks, although the announcement mentions Speedweeks at Daytona, World Series of Racing at New Smyrna, and the Dirtcar Nationals at Volusia as being nearby – will take place, giving drivers the opportunity to test the 150hp FC5 cross car, the 550hp rallycross supercar-like FC2, or the 1,000hp all-electric FC1.
RACER has all the details here.
Selection Process for Volant Historic Tour 2026 Now Open
The Volant Historic Tour 2026 is an exclusive selection process organized in collaboration between AGS and HVM Racing. Open to all drivers wishing to join the Historic Tour, this talent identification program offers the unique opportunity to access a full season in Formula Renault Historic & Classic (category B/F4 Gen1).
Through several days of selection on the Circuit du Var and a final, the candidates will be evaluated on the track, in the simulator and during technical workshops to designate the most promising driver. Full details can be found here.
2026 Race Calendar News
From the Sim Racing Roundup
How Sim Work Got the Cadillac F1 Team Up to Speed
How sim work got the Cadillac F1 up to speed is just one of the real-world topics in the last Sim Racing Roundup of 2025. I also have a look at the new Nissan Formula E sim rig, how the Porsche Junior Shootout uses sim racing in its selection process and more!
Track Days
Apex Motor Club and Turn 2 Launch Reciprocal Motorsports Club Membership Agreement
Apex Motor Club and Turn 2 Drivers Club have announced a new reciprocal motorsports club membership agreement that expands track access and competitive opportunities for members of both private motorsports clubs, creating one of the more notable cross-regional partnerships in the West Coast and Southwest driving community. Full details can be found here.
Racing & Testing Opportunities
Revolution Launches Comprehensive USA Arrive & Drive Program for 2026 Season
Following the recent announcement of the 2026 Revolution Cup North America calendar, Revolution Race Cars has now confirmed full details of its Arrive & Drive racing program, offering drivers a turnkey route into one of North America’s premier prototype championships.
Operated by the Revolution Works US Team, the Arrive & Drive service is designed to remove the logistical and operational barriers of prototype racing, allowing drivers to focus solely on performance while benefiting from professional-level race support.
Full details can be found here.