A new chapter in the history of sportscar racing begins next year with the launch of the FIA GT1 World Championship. The brainchild of longtime race promoter Stephane Ratel, the 12-round global series evolves from the FIA GT Championship in Europe to offer a new flavor to sportscar aficionados.
Featuring single-class racing, regulated by homogenized two-car teams competing in one-hour sprint races, the World GT1 Championship is a far cry from the sports traditional endurance format. But in a ever-present time of change, World GT1 could be the change sportscar racing needs to put itself back in the international spotlight. |
