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As the lights prepare to go out at Circuit Paul Ricard, Aston Martin is making a statement louder than its twin-turbo V8: it\u2019s arriving with its largest-ever GT3 assault.<\/p>\n

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For the 2026 season opener of the GT World Challenge Europe, Aston Martin will field an astonishing seven Vantage GT3 machines, accounting for more than 10% of the entire grid in the world\u2019s biggest GT-only endurance championship.<\/p>\n

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This isn\u2019t just about numbers. It\u2019s about firepower.<\/p>\n

Front and center is a headline-grabbing Pro-class entry from Comtoyou Racing, bringing together a trio that blends Formula 1 pedigree with rising talent: Lance Stroll, Roberto Merhi and Mari Boya. It\u2019s a line-up designed to turn heads, and potentially dominate.<\/p>\n

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They\u2019ll be joined by a deep roster of factory-backed stars, including proven winners Mattia Drudi, Marco S\u00f8rensen and Nicki Thiim, ensuring Aston Martin\u2019s presence is felt across every class, from Pro to Silver and Bronze.<\/p>\n

Behind the wheel of every entry is the formidable Aston Martin Vantage GT3, a machine born from the brand\u2019s road-going DNA but sharpened for endurance warfare. With its bonded aluminium chassis and thunderous 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, it already proved its pedigree by conquering the 24 Hours of Spa in 2024.<\/p>\n

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Supporting the charge are key partner teams including Walkenhorst Motorsport and Ecurie Ecosse Blackthorn, the latter making its highly anticipated series debut after success in other championships.<\/p>\n

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With a 60-car grid, elite driver talent, and global manufacturer rivalry, the stage is set for a spectacular start to the season. But make no mistake, this weekend in the south of France isn\u2019t just another race. It\u2019s a full-scale Aston Martin offensive.<\/p>\n

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As the lights prepare to go out at Circuit Paul Ricard, Aston Martin is making a statement louder than its twin-turbo V8: it\u2019s arriving with its largest-ever GT3 assault. For the 2026 season opener of the GT World Challenge Europe, Aston Martin will field an astonishing seven Vantage GT3 machines, accounting for more than 10% of the entire grid in the world\u2019s biggest GT-only endurance championship. This isn\u2019t just about numbers. It\u2019s about firepower. 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