Points Double Complete at Paul Ricard to Open the 2026 Season
Academy Motorsport closed out the opening round of the 2026 GT4 European Series at Circuit Paul Ricard on Sunday afternoon, with both Ford Mustang GT4s banking points finishes in Race 2.
Car 61 started fifth following their strong Qualifying 2 performance and ran competitively throughout, finishing seventh across 26 laps. Nathan Vanspringel and Erik Evans posted a best lap of 2:13.800 ,one of the quickest in the Silver class.
Car 62 started 14th and finished 15th. Jenson Altzman and Marco Signoretti ran a consistent race, posting a best lap of 2:14.116 over the course of the hour-long encounter.
The race included one safety car phase and a full course yellow, with the chequered flag falling at 17:31. Results are provisional, subject to final scrutineering.
A Strong Start to the 2026 Campaign
Paul Ricard marked the beginning of what promises to be a competitive 2026 season for Academy Motorsport. Across two qualifying sessions and two races, both Ford Mustang GT4s showed consistent pace and the ability to move through the field ,with Car 61’s charge from 21st to fourth in Race 1 the standout moment of the weekend.
Four points finishes from four starts is a solid foundation. The team heads away from the south of France with plenty to build on ahead of Round 2.
Next up: Monza, Italy — 29-31 May 2026.
