Paradine Competition has announced that it will return to GT World Challenge Europe in 2026.
The British squad will field a pair of BMW M4 GT3 Evos in the Endurance Cup, as well as a single car in the Sprint Cup.
So far, only Owner-Driver Darren Leung has been confirmed for the team’s line-up. The 38-year-old will once again pilot the #991 M4 GT3 Evo in both the Endurance and Sprint Cups, in the Bronze Cup class. Paradine’s remaining drivers will be announced at a later date.
Leung will be attempting to reclaim the Sprint Cup drivers’ title he won alongside Dan Harper during Paradine’s first season in GT World Challenge, in 2024. Last season, repeated misfortune prevented Leung from challenging to defend the crown, but Paradine still scored multiple podium finishes, and also earned its first Endurance Cup class victory at Circuit Paul Ricard.
“We’re excited to be part of GT World Challenge Europe for another year,” Leung said.
“It’s the ideal place for us to be as a team, with packed grids, iconic venues and a very high level of competition to race against. We look forward to getting the season underway at Paul Ricard in April.”
The 2026 GT World Challenge Europe season begins at Circuit Paul Ricard on 10th and 11th April 2026, with a six-hour Endurance Cup event.
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