GT World Challenge Europe – 3 Hours of Monza
The GT3 endurance race in the Temple of Speed
About GT World Challenge Monza
GT3 Endurance Racing in Monza
The GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS is one of the leading championships for GT3 cars, and the 3 Hours of Monza event is one of its most anticipated fixtures. Hosted by the Monza National Autodrome, in the heart of Brianza, the race opens the Endurance Cup and features over fifty cars from ten manufacturers, including BMW, Audi, Ferrari, McLaren, and Lamborghini.
Three Hours of Pure Competition
The endurance format, with crews taking turns at the wheel over three hours, offers continuous spectacle with overtakes, pit stop strategies, and dramatic twists. The Monza circuit, with its long straights and braking zones pushed to the limit, is a tough test for GT3 cars, and each year the race delivers hard-fought battles down to the final lap in front of tens of thousands of spectators.
A Weekend for All Enthusiasts
The Monza weekend isn't just about the 3 Hours: the program also includes support races like the McLaren Trophy Europe, GT2, and GT4 European Series, totaling over 130 cars in action. For the public, access to the paddock and Fan Zone is free, a rare opportunity to get up close to the cars and teams. An event that confirms Monza as the capital of motorsport, capable of attracting fans from all over Italy and Europe.
What to Expect
- The GT3 endurance race over three hours
- Over 50 cars and ten manufacturers at the start
- Support categories: McLaren Trophy, GT2, and GT4 European Series
- Free access to the paddock and Fan Zone
GT World Challenge Monza — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the 3 Hours of Monza took place from May 29-31, with practice and qualifying sessions on the days preceding the race. The grid featured over fifty GT3 cars from ten manufacturers, with great anticipation for Valentino Rossi, competing in the #46 BMW for Team WRT. The race, which started on Sunday afternoon, was held over three hours in front of over 43,000 spectators.
Programme GT World Challenge Monza 2026
May 29-31, 2026 weekend at the Monza National Autodrome:
- Thursday, May 28 — Official testing
- Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 — Free practice, qualifying for GT World Challenge and support categories (McLaren Trophy Europe, GT2 European Series, GT4 European Series)
- Sunday, May 31 — Endurance race of the 3 Hours of Monza
The 2026 race concluded with a victory for the Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II from the Tresor Attempto Racing team (crew Mazzola-Levi-Øgaard), after a race marked by incidents in the opening laps. Valentino Rossi's #46 BMW retired after a few laps due to a technical issue.
Highlights GT World Challenge Monza 2026
The return of Valentino Rossi to the GT World Challenge with Team WRT's BMW and the surprise victory of the Tresor Attempto Racing Audi.
Prices GT World Challenge Monza 2026
Practical information — GT World Challenge Monza
How to Get There
The Monza National Autodrome is located in the Monza Park (entrance from Via Vedano). It can be reached by train (Monza and Biassono-Lesmo Parco stations with shuttle services), by car from the A4 motorway (Monza exit) or the A52 North Ring Road.
Access
Access to the paddock and Fan Zone is free. For grandstands and hospitality, consult the official channels monzanet.it and gt-world-challenge-europe.com.
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Where does it take place — GT World Challenge Monza
Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
Via Vedano 5, 20900 Monza