How GT World Challenge points and titles work
GT World Challenge Europe uses a different points scale for each race length, and the same result can count towards several titles at once. Here is how scoring works under the 2026 Sporting Regulations.
Which titles are there?
There are three layers. The Endurance Cup and the Sprint Cup each have their own titles, and all points from both are added together for the overall GT World Challenge Europe title (article 5.1). Each layer is awarded overall and in the Gold, Silver and Bronze categories, for drivers and for teams. For team titles, only the best-placed car of each team scores; its other cars are invisible for points. The bigger picture is in our overview GT World Challenge Europe explained.
How many points does a race win earn?
Points go to the top ten, overall and in each class, on these scales (articles 106, 206, 306 and 406):
| Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three-hour race | 25 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Six-hour race (Paul Ricard) | 33 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 24 Hours of Spa, after 6 h and after 12 h | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 24 Hours of Spa, finish | 25 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Sprint race (each) | 16.5 | 12 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 6 | 4.5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0.5 |
At Spa a car does not have to be classified at the finish to keep its points from the six- and twelve-hour classifications (article 206.2).
Are there points for qualifying?
Yes, and they differ per format:
- Three- and six-hour races: one point for the fastest average qualifying time, overall and in each class (articles 106.1 and 306.1).
- Sprint Cup: one point for the fastest time in Q1 and one for the fastest time in Q2, overall and in each class (article 406.1).
- 24 Hours of Spa: 3, 2 and 1 points for the three fastest cars in Superpole towards the overall title, plus one point for the best car of each class (article 206.1).
Who cannot score points?
A driver entered for the first time in the season in a class at one of the last two Endurance Cup or Sprint Cup events does not score drivers’ points. If neither driver of a car is eligible, the points pass to the next car (article 5.3). Extra cars and single-event entries late in the season can also be excluded from the team standings under the same article.
What happens when a race is stopped?
If a race is suspended and cannot be resumed, no points are given when the leader has completed fewer than two laps. Half points are given when the leader has done two or more laps but less than 75% of the race time, as long as at least one lap ran outside Full Course Yellow or Safety Car conditions. Above 75%, full points apply (article 6.2).
How are ties decided?
Drivers or teams level on points are separated by the number of wins, then second places, then third places and so on. If that fails, the result of the final race decides. Drivers who shared the same car all season and finish level share the place (article 6.4).
More guides: GT World Challenge explained · classes · three-hour races
Source: 2026 GT World Challenge Europe Sporting Regulations.