Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS has revealed exceptional entry lists for the 2023 season, with a record 40-car grid set to contest the Fanatec GT Sprint Cup and 56 cars competing for Fanatec GT Endurance Cup honours.

Revealed during the official prologue at Circuit Paul Ricard, this year's line-up features machinery from eight world-renowned brands. German marques Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-AMG and Audi will be out in force during 2023, as will iconic Italian manufacturers Ferrari and Lamborghini. McLaren machinery remains popular, while Honda makes a welcome return to the Fanatec GT Europe paddock.

The success of the Fanatec GT Sprint Cup represents the biggest development, with this year's grid representing an increase of 15 cars compared with 2022. Due to space restrictions at Brands Hatch and Zandvoort, the new Bronze Cup class will contest its Sprint season over three events. As such the full 40-car field is set to compete at Misano, Hockenheim and Valencia.

The Fanatec GT Endurance Cup has continued to build on the high level achieved during recent seasons, attracting its biggest entry list since 2017. This number is set to increase further at the marquee CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, which this year celebrates its 75th edition on 29 June – 2 July. These are the teams that will chase Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS glory in 2023.

The new-spec Porsche 911 GT3 R has doubled the brand's numbers in both Sprint and Endurance. Dinamic GT Huber Racing will field two full-season entries and an extra crew at Fanatec GT Endurance Cup rounds. Series newcomers Pure Rxcing and CLRT will also run the full campaign, the latter led by two-time Fanatec GT Endurance Cup champion Côme Ledogar. There will be further Endurance entries from Car Collection Motorsport, Herberth Motorsport, Rutronik Racing and Team Parker Racing, giving Porsche an impressive nine-car line-up in the long-distance championship.

Stephane Ratel, SRO Motorsports Group founder and CEO: “I am delighted to present our 2023 entry lists, which are highlighted by an exceptional Fanatec GT Sprint Cup grid. That we have 40 cars committed to the series for the first time ever is something very special and I must thank all the teams that have placed their trust in us this season. The Fanatec GT Endurance Cup field retains the same extremely high standard that we have come to expect and I know that we can look forward to a particularly impressive grid at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. Though we are very pleased with what has been achieved over the winter, the hard work does not stop here. Now we must remain humble and deliver the season that our competitors, partners and fans deserve. Thank you to all who have helped to make these grids a reality."

SRO Motorsports Group – The global leader in GT racing

With three decades’ experience at the forefront of a continuously evolving industry, SRO Motorsports Group is the established global leader in GT racing. A busy 2023 season will see events staged under the SRO banner on five continents, highlighted by the prestigious CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa.

The company's expanding portfolio of series includes Fanatec GT World Challenge Powered by AWS categories in America, Asia, Australia and Europe. Each retains its unique identity, while also allowing competing manufacturers to dispute a global title through their continental representatives.

Staged since 2016, the flagship Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli sees world-leading automotive brands tackle marquee events across the globe. Considerable emphasis is placed on amateur competitors thanks to a range of series combining a relaxed environment with highly professional standards, while SRO also works with the FIA to organise and promote the FIA Motorsport Games, a multi-disciplinary event in which drivers compete in the colours of their national flag.

A wide variety of international and domestic categories catering for GT1, GT2, GT3, GT4 and touring car machinery add further strength to the extensive on-track programme, while the burgeoning sim racing scene has taken on considerable importance in recent years. This includes the ground-breaking Fanatec Esports GT Pro Series, where professional drivers compete virtually to score points towards the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS teams' championship, as well as online competitions for leading sim racers.

In addition to promotion and organisation, the company operates the SRO Race Centre by MMC service facility at Circuit Paul Ricard, and provides the ultimate driving opportunities at world-renowned venues through Curbstone Track Events. Combining a passion for performance with industry-leading experience, SRO continues to play a key role in shaping the future of global GT racing.