The 2026 International GT Open heads into its final round at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with the championship still very much alive. After eight rounds on some of Europe’s toughest tracks, several pairings still have a realistic shot at the titles, and nothing will be decided until the chequered flag falls for the last time.
Emson and Lebbon close in on the crown of GT OPEN 2026
Tom Emson and Tom Lebbon arrive in Barcelona as clear favourites for the overall title. The British Elite Motorsport pairing, driving the Ferrari 296 GT3, sit on 138 points after a season built on consistency and five race wins.
Their campaign has featured some pivotal moments. Back-to-back victories at Misano proved decisive, while a smart drive through the rain and chaos at Hockenheim stretched their advantage further. Monza was less kind — a fourth place left the door slightly ajar — but they still hold a 16-point cushion over Zac Meakin and Dean Macdonald of Greystone GT. The McLaren 720S has been the Ferrari’s most persistent rival all year, and the British duo have shown they have the pace to win. They will need an almost perfect weekend to keep the fight alive until the end.
Don’t write off the ZRS Motorsport Porsche 911 GT3 R of Alex Fontana and Pietro Armanni either. With 112 points they sit fourth in the drivers’ standings and face an uphill task, yet they still have a mathematical chance of getting involved if things fall their way.
With two sprint races left, every overtake, pit stop and strategic call could swing the outcome. Emson and Lebbon hold the upper hand, but they cannot afford to switch off.
More than just the overall title at stake
Barcelona will also settle the Pro-Am and Am championships, where consistency has been the key currency all season.
In Pro-Am, Charles Bateman leads on 88 points, ahead of Alexander Fach (80) and the pairing of Karol Basz and Marcin Jedliński (68). The gaps are close enough that a single mistake this weekend could rearrange the order.
In Am, Joel Monegro Reyes heads the table with 92 points. Adrian Lewandowski is next on 82, while Galid Osman and Marcelo Hahn share third on 67. These margins mean the final round still offers a genuine chance to finish the year on top.
The teams battle is equally tight. Greystone GT lead with 95 points, followed by Elite Motorsport on 86 and Team Motopark on 74. The scrap between Greystone and Elite adds another layer to an already packed finale.
Barcelona: the final test
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hosts the season-ending round from 23-25 October. It is a fitting stage after a year that has taken in Spa-Francorchamps, Misano, Hungaroring, Paul Ricard, Hockenheim and Monza.
Tyre management, traffic and strategy will once again prove critical. With a grid full of competitive cars from different manufacturers, knowing when to push and when to bank points could decide everything.
Emson and Lebbon start with a healthy advantage, but Meakin and Macdonald still believe. Fontana and Armanni will be watching for any opportunity that presents itself.
Barcelona will deliver the final verdict. After months of hard racing, the International GT Open is ready to close its 2026 season with two races where outright speed matters, but consistency and strategy may ultimately decide who lifts the trophies.
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