The GT World Challenge (Beijing) will be held from Oct 17 to 19 in the Tongming Lake area of the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (Beijing E-Town). This event will gather global top drivers, including several renowned champions who have achieved honors in international top-level competitions.
Among the many participating drivers, Swiss driver Edoardo Mortara from the Lamborghini team Absolute Racing is particularly noteworthy. Having won the GT World Cup four times, his participation in the upcoming contest is highly anticipated due to his exceptional driving skills and extensive experience in major competitions.
Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella will compete as a driver for the official Ferrari team. As a former F1 Grand Prix winner and a veteran who once raced alongside Fernando Alonso, his participation representing Ferrari is sure to showcase formidable competitiveness on the track.
Former F1 driver Markus Winkelhock from Germany will be racing for the Audi Phantom Pro Racing team at the Beijing E-Town circuit. His involvement adds another layer of excitement to the event, as he brings his experience and skill to the competition.
It is worth mentioning that Cheng Congfu, a renowned Chinese racing driver and leader of the Audi Phantom Racing team, will be competing in his home race. As one of the iconic figures in Chinese motorsports, his participation will undoubtedly ignite the enthusiasm of local fans, who eagerly anticipate his outstanding performance on the home track. Meanwhile, former F1 test driver Fong Cheun-Yue from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will be representing Porsche in the competition, adding more excitement to the event.
In addition to the aforementioned star drivers, top racers from renowned teams around the world will also be taking the stage.
This lineup of drivers not only highlights the international influence of the GT World Challenge (Beijing) but also promises a spectacular showdown of speed by the shores of Tongming Lake.