TF Sport has announced that Corvette factory drivers Charlie Eastwood and Nicky Catsburg will race for the team in next year’s FIA World Endurance Championship.
The British outfit, which last month announced a two-year extension to its partnership with Corvette Racing, again has two cars listed on the FIA WEC entry list revealed earlier today.
Team veteran Eastwood is entered in the renumbered and rebranded #34 ‘Racing Team Turkey By TF’ Z06 LMGT3.R, where he appears likely to reunite with long-time co-driver Salih Yoluç.
The 30-year-old, who was part of the team’s winning effort at the 2020 24 Hours of Le Mans, is entering his ninth consecutive year with TF Sport. This has included two spells in the FIA WEC, from 2018 to 2020 and then 2023 onwards, and incorporated the team’s Aston Martin and Corvette eras.
“I can’t wait to return to the WEC for a third year with Corvette,” Eastwood said.
“Last year we made great strides, with a podium finish at Le Mans and a chance to win the championship in the final race: it was a really positive progression. Now we have to build on that.
“The team is improving, they are working hard to make the lineup as strong as possible and give us the best chance of winning another World Endurance Championship for Corvette and Chevrolet”.
Catsburg, meanwhile, is new to Tom Ferrier’s organisation, and making his FIA WEC return after two seasons away.
The Dutchman made his championship debut with BMW M Team MTEK during the 2018/19 ‘Super Season’, before joining Corvette ahead of the 2020 season for a programme which initially focused on the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup and 24 Hours of Le Mans.
This eventually led to Catsburg taking on a second full WEC campaign in 2023, during which the 37-year-old, Ben Keating and Nico Varrone dominated the final season of the LMGTE formula aboard a Pratt Miller-run C8.R.
The trio won three of the opening four races, headlined by a stunning comeback drive to triumph at Le Mans, on their way to wrapping up the titles with two races to spare.
As he enters his third season full-time with Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports in the IMSA Sportscar Championship, Catsburg is adding a WEC return to his race programme. The Dutchman will face a single clash, with IMSA’s Canadian Tire Motorsport Park round taking place on the same weekend as the 6 Hours of São Paulo.
“I am super excited to join TF Sport for the 2026 FIA WEC season,” he said. “I have raced against them many times and they have always been a very strong opponent. I absolutely love the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R so I can’t wait for what will be a very busy 2026!”.
The remaining drivers for TF Sport’s 2026 FIA WEC effort are set to be revealed at a later date.
The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship begins with the Qatar 1812KM, from 26th to 28th March 2026.
