Brabham Automotive is set to compete in the invitational class of the 2022 Fanatec GT2 European Series with the new Brabham BT63 GT2 Concept at the season final at Paul Ricard, the site of Brabham’s last F1 victory in 1985, on 1/3 October 2021 ahead of work, together with SRO Motorsports Group, on homologation for the 2022 season.
The Brabham BT63 GT2 Concept will be designed and engineered by the same team that designed and delivered the BT62R, the road variant of the BT62, using the same platform and incorporating a wing, diffuser and splitter modelled on that car. The BT63 GT2 Concept will produce around 600HP and will weigh between 1250kg and 1300kg.
Once homologated, Brabham will join the four existing manufacturers currently competing in the new-for-2021 category, with the likes of Audi, KTM, Lamborghini and Porsche.
David Brabham will be making the journey to Circuit Paul Ricard for the October race to oversee this new and exciting project working with SRO, the team and yet to be named drivers.
David Brabham: “Following on from the success of our customer racing programme in the UK with the competition spec BT62 in GT Cup, Brabham Automotive is excited that SRO has extended an invitation for Brabham Automotive to race in the Fanatec GT2 European Series. Having personally competed in SRO series in the past, I very much look forward to seeing a Brabham on track in this series.”
Stephane Ratel: “We are delighted that Brabham Automotive will be making its debut in the Fanatec GT2 European Series in October this year. I would personally like to welcome back David Brabham to an SRO promoted series, especially with the superb Brabham BT63 GT2 Concept, a car bearing his name. The BT63 GT2 will be a great addition to the SRO GT2 category, and will contribute to the continued growth and success of the series.”
The Brabham BT63 GT2 Concept is set to be priced from 400,000 EUR (AU$650,000) with full factory-backed support available.
