# GT World Challenge Europe Magny‑Cours 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gt-world-challenge-europe-magnycours-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-04T08:43:15.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026, Jules Gounon claimed a second consecutive pole position for Mercedes‑AMG in Qualifying 1 at the Magny‑Cours round of the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup, leading a front‑row lockout for Team Verstappen Racing. The session set the grid for Race 1, with championship leader Charles Weerts qualifying down the order after a kerb impact.

A few days later, Verstappen Racing converted that pole into its first Pro‑class victory at the same circuit. Drivers Jules Gounon and Daniel Juncadella won the sprint race in their Mercedes‑AMG GT3, marking the team’s inaugural win after a season of mechanical setbacks. The triumph was celebrated by the drivers and highlighted Max Verstappen’s support through testing, funding and technical assistance, underscoring the parallel progress of his Formula 1 campaign and his eponymous GT programme.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: Verstappen Racing secures first GT World Challenge Europe win at Magny‑Cours

Verstappen Racing earned its first GT World Challenge Europe Pro‑class win at Magny‑Cours, with Jules Gounon and Daniel Juncadella driving a Mercedes‑AMG GT3, thanks to Max Verstappen’s support.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/verstappen-racing-secures-first-gt-world-challenge-europe-win-at-magnycours

### 2026-08-01: Jules Gounon secures back‑to‑back pole for Mercedes‑AMG at Magny‑Cours

Jules Gounon claimed a second straight pole with a 1:36.023 lap as Mercedes‑AMG locked the front row in GT World Challenge Europe qualifying at Magny‑Cours; championship leader Charles Weerts qualified 17th.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jules-gounon-secures-backtoback-pole-for-mercedesamg-at-magnycours

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Cite as: GT World Challenge Europe Magny‑Cours 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/gt-world-challenge-europe-magnycours-2026