Round 5: Belgium
Gatsby Cup – Round 5: Spa Francorchamps Recap
Short, sharp, and brutally punishing—Spa’s 4-minute sprint turned championship momentum on its head. Class-based scoring returned, and nearly every title fight tightened as reliability, precision, and pace collided in the Ardennes forest.
GTD PRO
#38 Aston Martin Vantage GT3, Result: 1st in GTD PRO
A statement recovery drive after a quiet Laguna. Fastest lap in class (6.862) and the only GTD PRO to reach 21 laps, Aston #38’s Spa performance puts them right back in the championship hunt—just 6 points off the lead in 3rd.
#98 Porsche 911 GT3 R, Result: 2nd in GTD PRO
Consistency continues to be their weapon. Though their best time (9.740) was off the pace, Porsche #98 ran a smooth race to take second, their fourth consecutive top 3 finish. Now sitting at 257 points, they’ve joined the top-tier title fight in a closer than ever GTD Pro title.
#18 Gatsby Automotive MK1 WS.3, Result: 3rd in GTD PRO
The slowest race of the season for Gatsby #18—but not a disaster. 19 laps, 8.692 best lap, and a third-place finish keeps them steady at 276 points, and regaining the GTD PRO lead by a single point.
#78 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3, Result: 4th in GTD PRO
A rough day in Belgium. #78 lacked pace (9.306) and couldn't clear more than 14 laps. The result drops them to 2nd in GTD PRO, after leading post-Laguna.
#68 Ford Mustang GT3 Mod, Result: 5th in GTD PRO
The Mustang struggled all session, unable to extract pace (9.821) or consistency. Just 14 laps and 2 points—easily their weakest showing this season. Now firmly outside the GTD title fight. Ford will switch focus to their new entry for 2026
GTM AM
#94 Porsche 911 GT3 R, Result: 1st in GTM AM
Finally a breakthrough. Porsche #94 nailed the race with 21 laps and a clean 8.591 best time— marking their first win of the season and lifting them to 217 points, right back in the GTM AM conversation.
#74 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3, Result: 2nd in GTM AM
Another strong, quiet result for #74. They matched the class lap total (21) and now sit tied for second in GTM AM at 227 points. They've been one of the most consistent teams all season.
#64 Ford Mustang GT3 R, Result: 3rd in GTM AM
A bounce-back continues for Ford #64. 17 laps and a smooth run gave them solid points, moving them to 180 total. Not a title contender yet—but no longer at the back.
#34 Aston Martin Vantage GT3, Result: 4th in GTM AM
A tough outing for the class leader. Despite solid pace (8.707), they only completed 15 laps and lost crucial points. They still lead the GTM AM title with 273 points, but the gap has vanished.
#14 Gatsby Automotive MK1 WS.3, Result: 5th in GTM AM
A disaster. Just 9 laps and major setbacks cost Gatsby #14 big. Once the class leader, they now sit tied with Mercedes #74 at 227 points, both trailing Aston #34 by 46 points.
🏁 Championship Notes After Round 5:
GTD PRO Leader: Gatsby #18 (276 pts)
GTM AM Leader: Aston Martin #34 (273 pts) Constructors Leader: Aston Martin (543 pts)
Next up: Italy. A full-length format returns, and with just 5 rounds remaining, the championship fights in both classes—and constructors—have never been closer. Every point now feels like a title decider.