boutsen vds x porsche motorsport : a new era for the felines
Boutsen VDS is preparing to write one of the most defining chapters in its history. Starting in 2026, we will officially join Porsche Motorsport in the GT World Challenge Europe : a partnership that opens the door to a new sporting and strategic dynamic for our team.
This new chapter comes at the end of a cycle in which we were crowned with success in the Silver championship of the GT World Challenge, concluding with a final Team and Drivers Champion title in October. These results reflect our constant progression, and we now aim to make our future even more prolific as we transition to a new manufacturer. Our objective is clear: to keep raising our performance season after season and to win the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa.
Two brand-new Porsche 911 GT3 R will proudly defend our colours next year. We can already confirm that one car will be entered in the PRO category, with the announcement of the second category to follow. By joining forces with one of the most prestigious manufacturers in motorsport, we reaffirm our ambition to reach a new level of competitiveness, precision, and innovation.
We are also honoured to announce that we will welcome Alessio Picariello to our 2026 line-up as a driver of our Porsche PRO entry. His international GT3 expertise, consistency, and professionalism, combined with a special Belgian touch, make him a natural addition to our structure. His arrival perfectly embodies the vision behind our new programme: uniting our identity with excellence.
The coming weeks will be filled with further announcements following this milestone, revealing the full scope of our new challenge. Liveries, complete driver lineups, as well as the different development axes prepared behind the scenes: we cannot wait to share everything with you. This partnership with Porsche is the first stone of an ambitious long-term project.
A new era begins for Boutsen VDS, and we look forward to unveiling all the surprises we have prepared for you. Thank you for being part of our big family. 🦁
