• Stacked grid of 70 GT3 cars ready to compete for jewel in the crown of GT racing
• Five-day festival of activities includes parade, music, Fan Zone, and much more
• World-class support action includes modern and classic GT racing series
The stage is set for the biggest GT World event of the year. On Saturday 27 June, a star-studded 70-car field will launch into battle for a full day and night of racing at Spa-Francorchamps. The survivors will take the chequered flag at 16:30 on Sunday, crowning the winner of the 78th CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa.
This is the biggest GT race in the world – but there is so much more to look forward to. From Wednesday’s parade through to the enormous Saturday night electro concert, this year’s event promises to raise the bar even further in terms of off-track entertainment. For the many thousands who attend, a truly unforgettable experience lies ahead.
The CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa brings together the best teams and drivers in global sportscar racing, with a field of 70 cars from 10 world-renowned manufacturers set to tackle the 2026 edition. Porsche leads the entry list with 16 cars, while Mercedes-AMG is also well represented with 11. BMW, Ferrari, and McLaren each bring eight cars, while Aston Martin (7), Audi (6), Corvette (2), Ford (2), and Lamborghini (2) will also take on the twice-around-the-clock contest. The latter is the defending winner and is set to give the Temerario GT3 its 24-hour race debut.
The field is spread across five highly competitive classes – Pro, Gold Cup, Silver, Cup, Bronze Cup and Pro-Am – each defined by the driver line-up of the car. Indeed, with every entry being a GT3 and therefore capable of near identical lap times, the performance margin is minimal. From elite factory drivers to skilled amateurs, this event attracts the best in the world.
This year's grid is set to feature 45 nationalities, led by 35 drivers from Great Britain, while 20 Belgian racers will tackle their home event. There are no fewer than 15 former winners, including two-time victor Jules Gounon who will represent Verstappen Racing. Last year's triumphant trio of Mirko Bortolotti, Jordan Pepper and Luca Engstler all return, while other big names include Valentino Rossi, Arthur Leclerc, Maxime Martin, Maro Engel, Raffaele Marciello and Nicki Thiim to name just a few.
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The CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa delivers on and off the track. Indeed, this is far more than just a race: it is a five-day automotive festival featuring a wealth of entertainment. Petrolheads, music lovers, families with kids of all ages – there is something for everyone.
The festivities begin with Wednesday's parade. The cars competing in the 24 Hours and the support series will take the main road into Spa city centre, where the drivers will gather to sign autographs and pose for selfies. Free to attend, this is a must-see event that draws more than 10,000 spectators each year.
At the track, the Fan Zone will be open from Thursday with a variety of entertainment, including a significant presence from Monster Energy. On Saturday night, with the race well underway, a spectacular fireworks display will light up the sky above Spa-Francorchamps. There are also supercar exhibitions, dozens of bars and restaurants, campsites, a Kids & Family Zone, merchandise stalls, drift demonstrations, and plenty of opportunities to meet the drivers.
And with the paddock open to everyone (with appropriate ticket), pit walks, autograph sessions, and a track walk, this year’s CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa will be nothing short of spectacular for fans.
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It’s not just the cars that bring the Ardennes to life: the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa is increasingly well known as a live music event. This side of things kicks off on Thursday with a Rooftop Party atop the Endurance Pits. French artists SiBE and Julien Perrier will provide the tunes while cars are on track for Qualifying and Night Practice.
The major new addition this year is the Raidillon Party. After the opening support races on Friday evening, the most famous corner in the world will be transformed into a huge dancefloor. SiBE will be back behind the decks from 23:00 until 01:00 for this very special party.
Saturday night at Spa is all about the electro concert. This year's show opens with SARI (aka Éléonore Cesari) performing from 18:00–20:00, followed by iCe Kream (20:00–21:30) and then a back-to-back set from Jérémie Charlier and SPX (21:30–23:00). At 23:00 the headliner – international superstar Dimitri Vegas – takes to the stage for his performance. Finally, rising young French artist SIKS will bring the night to a close with his set running from 00:30 to 02:00.
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The biggest GT race in the world deserves the biggest support line-up of the season – and that's just what we've got for the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. Three high-level modern series will be joined by star cars from the recent past to ensure that there’s always something to look forward to on the circuit.
Spa-Francorchamps has appeared on every Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe calendar since the inaugural edition back in 2009. A field of 37 cars is set to contest a pair of 50-minute races, with all four class title battles still too close to call. In Pro, just six points cover the top three of Simone Iaquinta/Kevin Gilardoni, double Imola winners Silas Lovén Rytter/Patrik Fraboni and Benedetto Strignano/Nicholas Pujatti heading into the weekend.
A 44-car GT4 European Series field will take the spotlight on Saturday, with the opening contest running into the darkness. The season’s only GT4 night race will provide thrills by headlights, while the second outing takes place on Saturday morning. SR Motorsport by Schnitzelalm drivers Enrico Förderer and Cedric Fuchs lead the standings after sweeping the previous round at Monza.
McLaren Trophy Europe is another regular at the event. The one-make series for the British marque’s Artura Trophy machine stages all of its rounds as part of the GT World tour, producing close racing and helping to develop young talents who will eventually tackle the 24 Hours.
With GT3 marking its 20th anniversary, it’s the perfect time for a grid featuring the category’s early stars to join the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. That’s exactly what GT3 Legends brings, showcasing icons such as the Audi R8, BMW Z4, Lamborghini Gallardo, Aston Martin V12 Vantage, Mercedes SLS AMG, and the Nissan GT-R. They will contest two 50-minute races, the second of which runs before the main event on Saturday afternoon.
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For those that can’t make it to the track, the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa will enjoy extensive live coverage on the GT World YouTube channel. Commentary will be available in seven languages: English, French, German, Italian, Flemish, Dutch, and Portuguese. This is entirely free, allowing fans to experience every second of the action no matter where they are. Live coverage begins with Free Practice 2 on Thursday and continues all the way to the chequered flag at 16:30 on Sunday.a
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