The last, decisive race of the 2026 International GT Open promises to be as exciting as possible, with a great final title battle served on a silver tray. Dean Macdonald, in the Greystone GT McLaren shared with title challenger Zac Meakin took pole in 1.39.124, his fourth this season. With championship leader Tom Emson, in the Elite Motorsport Ferrari, starting from seventh (+0s784), and only 6 points separating the two contenders, all ingredients are reunited for a great show. “So far, we are doing what it takes”, said Macdonald, “and then we will see…”
Sharing first row will be Alex Fontana (ZRS Porsche), only 0s050 and with a remote title chance, which would entail though winning the race and have his two rivals not scoring.
In row two will b the two Motopark Mercedes of yesterday’s winner Maxi Götz (+0s285) ans Dominik Baumann (+0s342) and in row 3 the Trackfocused McLaren of James Kell (+0s415) and the leading Pro-Am car, the Blackthorn Aston Martin, with Henrique Chaves (+0s677).
Thomas Kiefer in the class-leading Fach Porsche was the fastest in Am. The SPS Mercedes of Dexter Müller, repaired after yesterday’s accident,did not take part in the session because of an electronic glitch, but will be ready for the race.