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SRO Expands GT Academy With Fully Funded 2027 Spa Seats for Four Silver Drivers

SRO will pick under-30 FIA Silver drivers using objective performance metrics during the 2026 seasons.

Overview

  • One driver will be selected from British GT and one each from GT World Challenge America, Asia and Australia.
  • The four winners will share a Silver Cup entry at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa run by an accomplished professional team.
  • Eligibility requires being under 30 on December 31, 2026 with an FIA Silver rating for that season.
  • Assessments emphasize qualifying pace, average stint times and professional conduct while penalizing unforced errors and unsporting behavior.
  • The GT Academy expansion also retains a GT2 European Series pathway that awards a Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing Team seat in the following GTWC Europe Endurance Cup.