September 11, 2024 | 6h Barcelona

The 6-Hour Endurance Races at Portimão and Barcelona-Catalunya: A new format for GEDLICH Racing

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

Mandatory tyres and Balance of Performance:

All participating cars are required to use Pirelli tyres, ensuring a level playing field across the grid. A Balance of Performance (BoP) will be enforced for GT2, GT3, and GT4 classes to ensure competitive parity.

Pricing (per 6-hour racing event, divided by entry classes)*:

GT2 / GT3 / Ferrari Challenge / Lamborghini Super Trofeo: €7,900
Porsche 991 (.1 / .2) or 992 GT3 Cup & McLaren Trophy: €7,500
GT4 / Ligier JS2R: €7,000
BMW M2 CS Racing / BMW M240i Racing: €6,000

*Fuel included in the entry fee for all participants, making the event even more accessible to a wide range of teams.

Spectator information:

6h of Portimão: Spectators can enjoy free access to the paddock and grandstands, bringing them closer to the heart of the action.

6h of Barcelona: Spectator details, including ticketing information, will be announced soon.

Livestream coverage:

For those unable to attend in person, the races will be broadcasted by leading provider of live-streaming services: Alpha Live, allowing fans to follow all the action from anywhere in the world. Watch the livestream on the Winter Series YouTube Channel or tune in via our website. All handy links and information such as timetables will be posted prior to- and during the racing weekends.

Join the Action

Don’t miss out on witnessing the thrill of endurance racing at its finest. For team registration or further event details visit www.winter-series.com.

Download the 2025 calendar

6h of Portimão

6h of Barcelona

About GEDLICH Racing

GEDLICH Racing is known for organizing top-tier motorsport events that combine professionalism, passion, and pure racing excitement. The 6-hour endurance races are a brand-new highlight of the racing calendar, featuring top-level teams and drivers from across Europe.