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Saturday, 18 Jan 2025
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Saturday, 18 Jan 2025
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At all seven events of the 2025 GEDLICH Winter Series, teams running Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport, 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport and 992 GT3 Cup cars will benefit from the presence of Manthey’s support truck. Over 1900 spare parts are available, from the smallest nuts and bolts to brake, suspension and body parts: Even complete engines and gearboxes will be on-site!
On request, Manthey will also be able to offer spare parts for other Porsche racing cars, delivered to the venues (subject to availability and sufficient delivery time).
Manthey, a previous entrant in the GT Winter Series, has been successful at every level of GT racing. Most recently, Manthey-entered Porsches secured a 1-2 finish in the FIA Endurance Trophies for LMGT3 Drivers and Teams, part of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
The paddock support of Manthey will prove to be an invaluable asset for Porsche teams during the 2025 GEDLICH Racing Winter Series campaign, across the GT and GT4 Winter Series, as well as the new-for-2025 6h of Portimão and Barcelona events.
16 JAN – 19 JAN ESTORIL /P
23 JAN – 26 JAN PORTIMÃO /P
30 JAN – 02 FEB PORTIMÃO /P (6h of Portimão)
13 FEB – 16 FEB VALENCIA /E
27 FEB – 2 MAR ARAGÓN /E
6 MAR – 9 MAR BARCELONA /E
13 MAR – 16 MAR BARCELONA /E (6h of Barcelona)
For the first time, FWS will race in Portugal, as the season begins at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal from 30 January to 2 February. After crossing the border to Spain, Valencia will hold the second round from the 13-16 February, followed by a pair of consecutive weekends from 27 February-2 March at Aragon, and the season finale at Barcelona from 6-9 March.
Each race weekend will feature three 30-minute +1 lap races, with over 30 cars expected to compete.
Formula 4 teams from across Europe have proven that there is a market for Winter Series racing in their home continent. And as a result, the 2025 Formula Winter Series was fully-booked by October 2024, with additional teams on the waiting list. The FWS grid will feature entries from teams familiar to the GEDLICH paddock, including AKM Motorsport, US Racing and Jenzer Motorsport.
These teams are joined on the entry list by new competitors such as Hitech GP and Van Amersfoort Racing. The teams of the Formula Winter Series are currently finalising and announcing their drivers, and early indications suggest the potential for the strongest grid in series history.
Teams can expect professional service from Winter Series partners including local Pirelli tyre distributor QF-LDA, and racing fuel specialists Panta. In addition, Formula Winter Series teams are bolstered by a support truck from Tatuus.
For fans, the Formula Winter Series marks an exciting opportunity to see talent from different national F4 competitions go head-to-head for the first time. And, since spectator access is free for the first three rounds of the season, fans can discover potential future superstars and meet them as their career begins.
For teams, competitors and supporters alike, another bonus comes in the form of full-season live-streaming. Every race of the season will be aired live, and based on the action witnessed in 2024, it will be exciting to watch.
Who will join Kazper Sztuka and Griffin Peebles on the list of Formula Winter Series champions? The journey to finding out will be thrilling!
23 JAN – 26 JAN PORTIMÃO /P
13 FEB – 16 FEB VALENCIA /E
27 FEB – 2 MAR ARAGÓN /E
6 MAR – 9 MAR BARCELONA /E
The outgoing second-generation LMP3 cars will lead the field, while first-generation cars will also be included within their own ‘Gen 1’ class. The 5.0 and 5.6-litre V8 prototypes will bring the roar to Portugal and Spain.
There are two 50-minute races per Prototype Winter Series weekend. There are mandatory pitstops, with the length of time spent in the pits depending on the calibre of the driver line-up. This creates heart-pumping races to the chequered flag whenever the PTWS cars are on-track.
The calendar will begin on 16-19 January at Estoril, followed by a trip to Portimão on the 23-26 January. The series, organised with the blessing of the ACO, will then take a break as the Asian Le Mans Series comes to an end during February. The final two rounds of the season will take place from 27 February-2 March at Aragon, followed by the season finale at Barcelona from 6-9 March.
2024 frontrunners Konrad Motorsport and Rinaldi Racing will be joined by other renowned teams in the world of sportscar racing. This includes CLX Motorsport (Cool Racing), DKR Engineering and Racing Spirit of Leman. The PTWS grid is expected to feature 10 to 15 cars, with a split of Duqueine D08s and Ligier JSP320s running on Michelin rubber.
As is the case with every Winter Series grid, every moment of racing will be broadcast live on YouTube. Experienced voices such as Andy McEwen, Isi Browning, Andy Mather and Adam Weller will provide insight and reaction during the broadcast, produced by Alpha Live.
The 2025 Prototype Winter Series promises to once again deliver action in spades. Exciting driver line-ups will be announced by the teams PTWS in the weeks leading up to the first race.
16 JAN – 19 JAN ESTORIL /P
23 JAN – 26 JAN PORTIMÃO /P
27 FEB – 2 MAR ARAGÓN /E
6 MAR – 9 MAR BARCELONA /E
As was the case in 2024, there will be PRO, PRO-AM and AM classes for driver line-ups of differing rankings, alongside the Cayman Trophy class for the slightly more production-based Porsche Cayman GT4 CS. These four classes will be joined by the new-for-2025 ‘Club’ class, for older GT4 machinery with expired homologations.
SR Motorsport will once again join the GT4 Winter Series grid, fielding four cars across two categories. As one of the 2024 frontrunners, the Niederzissen-based outfit will be the benchmark for other renowned German teams, including BWT Mücke Motorsport, FK Performance and W&S Motorsport. UK-based teams like SVG Motorsport, Century Motorsport will also be a prominent part of the grid, and the overall feeling of the paddock will be pan-European. The 2025 GT4 Winter Series is expected to have varied grids with 20 to 30 cars depending on the circuit and round.
Three races will be contested on each of the five GT4 Winter Series weekends: Two 30-minute sprint races, in addition to a 60-minute endurance with a mandatory pitstop. Estoril hosts the first round of the season, on 16-19 January. Just one week later, the second round will be held at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão.
The Spanish leg of the season begins at Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo on 13-16 February, followed by a pair of consecutive events held at Aragon (27 February-2 March) and the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Barcelona (6-9 March).
For teams, access to support will be simple. For instance, teams running GT4 or CS-spec Porsche Caymans can call upon Manthey Racing for support, spares and expertise. For Mercedes-AMG and BMW M Motorsport teams, HWA and BMW M support trucks will be on-site to lend a helping hand.
The fan experience is of the utmost importance to GEDLICH Racing, and GT4 Winter Series fans will be able to follow every moment of the action live. Every race will be streamed on the Winter Series YouTube channel in collaboration with broadcast experts Alpha Live, with familiar presenting and commentating talent including Isi Browning, Andrew Mather, Andy McEwen and Adam Weller.
In addition, access to the circuit during Winter Series weekends is typically free, with the only exception being the final events at Barcelona. Whether you are in the grandstands, watching at home or looking to take part, the GT4 Winter Series promises to be a perfect kick-off to the 2025 season!
16 JAN – 19 JAN ESTORIL /P
23 JAN – 26 JAN PORTIMÃO /P
13 FEB – 16 FEB VALENCIA /E
27 FEB – 2 MAR ARAGÓN /E
6 MAR – 9 MAR BARCELONA /E
Now entering its sixth season, GEDLICH Racing’s GT Winter Series caters for the fastest cars in modern GT racing. GT2 and GT3 compete at the sharp end of the field, with Balance of Performance provided by SRO Motorsports Group. For the first time, GT3 cars will be split into two classes: ‘GT3’ for teams with at least one bronze driver in its line-up, and ‘GT3 Pro’ for teams exclusively comprised of drivers graded Silver or above, allowing teams and drivers to get up to speed during the winter in a relevant classification.
Additionally, there are four Cup classes, catering for Ferrari Challenge, Porsche Carrera Cup, McLaren Artura Trophy and Lamborghini Super Trofeo machinery. For the first time, all cars in the GT Winter Series will compete on Pirelli rubber.
Promotor GEDLICH Racing is seeing the grid of the 2025 GT Winter Series fill-up fast, with a great variety of GT machinery. Each weekend of the GT Winter Series is projected to feature between 25 and 40 cars, but there is still capacity and time for new teams to join. Stefan Lehner, Racing Series Coordinator of the GEDLICH Racing Winter Series, said: “Racing teams and drivers can make a last-minute decision, and register for either one racing weekend or a full-season just days prior to the events. We strive to be as dynamic as possible“.
Racing teams from all over the world have already joined. In GT3 and GT3 Pro, confirmed teams include SSR Motorsport with a Porsche 992 GT3 R, Olimp Racing and its Ferrari 296 GT3s, Pellin Racing with their Ferrari 488 GT3 and a hand full of AMG GT3 Evos, fielded by CBRX by SPS Performance, BDR Competition by Grupoprom and last year’s team- and championship winners Schnitzelalm Racing by SR Motorsport.
Racing teams like PTT Racing, Plusline Racing Team and MS Racing will be seen fielding Porsche 992 GT3 Cup machinery in Cup 2, alongside Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo cars from teams like UNIQ Racing in Cup 4. Renowned teams like Greystone GT and MS Racing will enter McLaren Artura Trophy cars in Cup 3.
Three races will be contested on each of the five GT Winter Series weekends: Two 30-minute sprint races, in addition to a 55-minute endurance with a mandatory pitstop. The first weekend of action will take place at the Circuito Estoril on 16-19 January. Just one week later, the second round will be held at the Autódromo Portimão.
The Spanish leg of the season begins at Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo on 13-16 February, followed by a pair of consecutive events at Aragon (27 February-2 March) and Barcelona. The season finale at the Spanish Grand Prix host venue will take place from 6-9 March.
For teams, access to support will be simple. For instance, Porsche squads can call upon specialised assistance and spares from Manthey Racing. For Mercedes-AMG and BMW M Motorsport teams, HWA and BMW M support trucks will be on-site in the paddock too.
GT racing fans will be able to follow every moment of the action live, as every race will be streamed on the Winter Series YouTube channel. In addition, access to the circuit during Winter Series weekends is typically free, with the only exception being the final events at Barcelona.
Whether you are trackside, watching at home or looking to take part, the GT Winter Series promises to be a thrilling way to start 2025.
16 JAN – 19 JAN ESTORIL /P
23 JAN – 26 JAN PORTIMÃO /P
13 FEB – 16 FEB VALENCIA /E
27 FEB – 2 MAR ARAGÓN /E
6 MAR – 9 MAR BARCELONA /E
In addition, BMW M2 CS Racing, BMW M240i and Ligier JS2R cars are permitted, alongside other cars in the performance window outlined above. Racing teams can field cars with up to four drivers in each of the thrilling six-hour endurance races. Both races will take place on the Sunday of the racing weekends. Lights will go out at 12:00 and the finish flag will be waved at 18:00.
The race at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve will take place from 31 January-2 February, and marks the first full-scale endurance event organised by GEDLICH Racing. On this weekend, the 6h of Portimão will be joined by the Formula Winter Series for its first round of 2025. From the 14-16 March, a six-hour race will be held at the famed Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in addition to a pair of races for a new GEDLICH racing category: GT3 All-Stars for 2006-2014 GT3-spec racing machinery.
The grids for the 6h races look promising, as endurance racing veterans Equipe Vitesse, Lionspeed GP and SR Motorsport will join the pack. Interest is also coming in from Scandinavian, Spanish and UK-based teams. Plenty of exciting GT3-Spec cars, Porsche Cup and GT4 machinery will be seen racing on both 4.6 km circuits.
As with the GT and GT4 Winter Series, Pirelli tyres will be exclusively used by the field during these six-hour events.
The 6h of Portimao and 6h of Barcelona will be a great experience for new and decorated endurance racing teams, and every moment of the racing action will be broadcast live on YouTube. The thrilling pair of six-hour events will be twin highlights of the 2025 GEDLICH Racing Winter Series calendar.
31 JAN – 02 FEB PORTIMÃO /P
14 MAR – 16 MAR BARCELONA /E
The Driver’s Market is designed to simplify the search for drivers eager to take on the Winter Series, offering a user-friendly experience that opens the doors to a broad selection of available race cars across multiple disciplines. With this innovative platform, drivers can now explore available seats from a variety of top racing teams, and find options that suit a wide range of skill levels, driving preferences, and budgets.
“We’re excited to make this season’s selection process easier and more accessible for drivers around the world,” said Jann Jöge, Race test organisation and sales representative at GEDLICH Racing. “Our goal is to make it a lot easier for racing drivers to find a seat for the 2025 Winter Series season. In our eyes, it should be much easier for racing drivers to find-, and connect with suitable racing teams and find so-called race car seats.”
The Driver’s Market will not only showcase GT-, GT4, and Sports cars, but also includes options for drivers interested in testing their limits in the new endurance races introduced this season. Whether an experienced racer, gentleman driver or a passionate newcomer, every driver will find the right fit among the many seats available.
Teams like Proton Huber Competition, Elite Motorsport or Konrad Motorsport are equally enthusiastic, as the Driver’s Market provides a streamlined overview for those who are looking of a spot in the rapidly growing winter racing series.
With this innovative solution, GEDLICH Racing continues its commitment to supporting driver development and providing unforgettable experiences on the track, bringing drivers and teams together more effectively.
The Driver’s Market on winter-series.com is live now, ready for drivers worldwide to explore opportunities for the 2025 season and take their racing careers to the next level. Are you a racing driver and looking for a seat in the 2025 Winter Series season? Then make sure to check out winter-series.com/drivers-market/.
The team is preparing to announce its full driver line-up, with four Tatuus T421 chassis set to be deployed by Hitech for the third season of FWS.
Founded in 2015 by Oliver Oakes, who has since gone on to become Alpine F1 Team Principal, Hitech competes in a number of international and national single-seater categories, including Formula 2, Formula 3, GB3 and Formula 4.
Over two of the last three seasons, the winning driver in the British F4 Championship has been run by Hitech, with the Silverstone-based outfit also topping the 2024 Teams’ standings.
Hitech will compete against a strong class of the best European single-seater teams, in what promises to be a compelling Formula Winter Series season.
The 2025 Formula Winter Series will begin at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, joining Gedlich Racing’s inaugural Portimão 6H race weekend from 30th January-2nd February and will be broadcasted live on YouTube. Don’t want to miss any of the action? Then subscribe to the Winter Series YouTube channel:
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30 JAN – 2 FEB PORTIMAO /P
13 FEB – 16 FEB VALENCIA /E
27 FEB – 2 MAR ARAGÓN /E
6 MAR – 9 MAR BARCELONA /E
In a thrilling new development for participants in European motorsport series and fans alike, GEDLICH Racing, the Germany-based promoter of the renowned Winter Series, has partnered with the French Ultimate Cup Series to bring very exciting prize offers for both their 2025 racing seasons. The collaboration between these two racing powerhouses is set to elevate the 2025 racing calendar with high-stakes prizes and unmatched competition.
The partnership marks a new chapter for both organizations, offering drivers and teams unique opportunities across both series and opening doors into the world of European motorsport. A highlight of the partnership between the two are the prizes with a total worth just shy of € 100.000, including prizes that benefit current teams and drivers of the Ultimate Cup Series as well as the future drivers of the 2025 Winter Series racing season.
For the 2025 Ultimate Cup Series season, GEDLICH Racing provides the following prizes:
For the 2025 Winter Series season, UCM provides the following prizes:
With these substantial prize offerings, the collaboration aims to attract top-tier racing talent and teams from across Europe and beyond, further raising the competitive stakes in both racing series. The synergy between the two motorsport promoters creates a dynamic environment that benefits participants through enhanced opportunities for recognition and success.
“Partnering with the Ultimate Cup Series is a milestone for GEDLICH Racing. There are many racing drivers that participate in multiple racing series especially when these racing series are held on the same continent.“ said Stefan Lehner, Racing Series Coordinator at GEDLICH Racing. “We are committed to delivering excellence in motorsport, and this partnership allows us to provide even greater incentives for talented drivers and teams to participate in both the Winter Series and the Ultimate Cup Series. It’s a win for everyone involved.”
Gregor Raymondis, general manager of the Ultimate Cup Series, added: “This collaboration with GEDLICH Racing is a fantastic opportunity to expand the reach of our series and reward our participants with even greater prizes. By working together, we are enhancing the experience for everyone – from teams and drivers to fans of both series.”
About the Winter Series by GEDLICH Racing
The Winter Series by GEDLICH Racing has become a staple for racing teams and drivers looking to stay competitive throughout the whole year, offering high-intensity competition at some of Europe’s finest circuits. Known for its top-level organization and dedication to performance, the Winter Series continues to grow its global following year after year. The Winter Series currently counts four different racing series for a broad field of teams, drivers and fans, including the GT Winter Series, GT4 Winter Series, Prototype Winter Series and the Formula Winter Series, starting on the 3rd weekend of January 2025 and running until the 3rd weekend of March 2025.
More info on Winter Series by GEDLICH Racing
About the Ultimate Cup Series
The Ultimate Cup Series is a prestigious racing platform that brings together top talent across Europe for a multi-disciplinary championship. With a focus on endurance racing and strong international representation, the Ultimate Cup Series has solidified its reputation as one of Europe’s premier racing series. Included in the Ultimate Cup Series are several different racing series including the European Endurance Prototype Cup, Ultimate GT Endurance Cup, Ultimate GT Sprint Cup, Hoosier Formula Cup and the Legends Cars Cup. Ultimate Cup Organizes it’s 5th round at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours this weekend from 10 to 13 October, followed by the grand finals at Le Castellet from 7 to 11 November.
For it’s 2025 winter racing season, better known as the „Winter Series“, promotor GEDLICH Racing is excited to announce its upcoming 6-hour endurance racing events at two of Southern-Europe’s most renowned, and most beloved racing circuits; Autódromo Internacional do Algarve near Portimão, Portugal and Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló, Spain. The two brand-new endurance races promise to deliver high-adrenaline action as teams from across Europe compete in a very competitive six-hour race on two of the continent’s most iconic tracks.
The two 6-hour endurance races will be fully integrated in the 2025 Winter Series racing calendar and entries with BMW M240i Racing up to all possible GT-spec cars like the cars participating in the GT Winter Series and the GT4 Winter Series are allowed. However, the two special endurance racing events stand on their own and will not count for extra points for the GT Winter Series nor the GT4 Winter Series championships.
The 6h of Portimão will take place from January 31st to February 2nd 2025. Which – after visiting Circuito do Estoril and the Algarve Rollercoaster in the two prior weekends – marks the third racing weekend of the 2025 Winter Series season.
After crossing the boarder to Spain for visits to Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Motorland Aragón near Alcañiz and concluding in Barcelona-Catalunya for a double header, the 6h of Barcelona-Catalunya from March 14th to 16th will mark the final stage of the 7-event 2025 Winter Series season.
Event format:
Both events will follow packed weekend schedules with exciting racing action for both participants and spectators. The promotor invites support series and opens the grand-stands as well as the paddock for spectators during the racing weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
Participating teams can look forward to good testing conditions, as the event organisation decides to include testing sessions on the days prior to the event in the entry-fee. Teams that want to test their cars and/or drivers even more can participate in the therefore perfectly fitting Race Test events prior to the 3-day 6-hour endurance racing events.
Friday:
Test sessions allowing teams to optimize their cars before the race on Sunday.
Saturday:
1x 55-minute free practice session for final car setup adjustments.
3x 15-minute qualifying sessions to determine starting grid positions.
Sunday:
360-minute (6-hour) endurance race
