Fanatec GT World Challenge 2024: A Global Racing Spectacle Spanning 13 Nations

The 2024 Fanatec GT World Challenge Powered by AWS is set to deliver an exhilarating racing season, with a full schedule now locked in, featuring 30 events across 13 nations. This global customer racing challenge kicks off with the Fanatec GT Australia contesting the iconic Bathurst 12 Hour on February 16-18, setting the stage for a year of high-octane motorsport action.

Since its inception in 2019, the Fanatec GT World Challenge Powered by AWS has been a magnet for top driving talent, converging established continental series from Europe, Asia, America, and Australia. Each series not only competes for individual glory but also contributes to the collective Fanatec GT World Challenge Powered by AWS manufacturers' standings. This year's competition saw seven elite brands battling it out, with Mercedes-AMG emerging as the indomitable force.

In Europe, the Fanatec GT World Challenge Powered by AWS calendar, revealed earlier in June, showcases some exciting changes from the previous year. The season opener at Circuit Paul Ricard, followed by high-speed showdowns at Brands Hatch and Misano, leads up to the centenary edition of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. The European leg also includes a German doubleheader and concludes with the Sprint Cup finale in Barcelona-Catalunya.

However, the biggest headline for 2024 is the season finale set at Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi Arabia. This marks the beginning of a promising long-term partnership between Saudi Arabia and the SRO Motorsports Group, adding a new dimension to the championship.

Over in America, the Fanatec GT World Challenge America Powered by AWS promises a thrilling season, starting at Sonoma Raceway and spanning iconic tracks like Sebring and Virginia International Raceway. A notable return to Barber Motorsports Park and the season-closing race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway add to the excitement.

The Fanatec GT World Challenge Asia Powered by AWS also boasts an action-packed schedule. Beginning at Sepang, Malaysia, the series then moves through Thailand, Japan, and concludes in China at the Shanghai International Circuit. This year, Fanatec GT Asia exclusively features GT3 cars, with GT4 entrants transitioning to the Japan Cup.

In Australia, the Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia Powered by AWS, now under the management of SRO Motorsports Australia, will see structural changes. The series will commence at the Bathurst 12 Hour and includes Sprint Cup events at tracks like Phillip Island and The Bend Motorsport Park, before concluding back at Bathurst.

The 2024 Fanatec GT World Challenge Powered by AWS is a testament to the growth and diversity of global motorsport, offering over 100 hours of racing action. Fans worldwide can catch all the action on the GT World YouTube channel, ensuring no one misses a moment of this thrilling racing extravaganza.