> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.rennsportreport.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 2025 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup - Monza - URL: https://www.rennsportreport.com/preview-2025-gt-world-challenge-europe-endurance-cup-monza/ - Published: 2025-05-24T14:00:30.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-10T14:11:14.000Z - Description: Porsche, BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-AMG battle for glory at Monza in the 2025 GTWC Europe Endurance Cup. Big teams. Big field. Unpredictable. - Author: Jean-Paul Hackett - Tags: Archive The **Autodromo Nazionale Monza** will host the second round of the **GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup** from **30 May** to **1 June 2025**. The Italian circuit, known for its long straights and high speeds, always provides a proper test for both teams and drivers. This year, the focus sharpens on the German manufacturers: **Porsche, BMW, Audi,** and **Mercedes-AMG**. All bring strength in numbers and quality to a 59-car field that could make this one of the most competitive Monza races in recent memory. **Porsche — New Talent, Renewed Ambition** **Porsche** enters Monza with several teams in the Pro class, aiming to step up after a mixed 2024 season. The **911 GT3 R (992)** remains the weapon of choice for three main Pro entries: - **Schumacher CLRT** (#22) pairs youth and experience, with **Morris Schuring**, **Ayhancan Güven**, and **Larry ten Voorde**. Schuring is a newly signed Porsche works driver, while Güven brings DTM pedigree. - **Rutronik Racing** (#96) will run **Sven Müller, Patric Niederhauser**, and **Alessio Picariello,** a group capable of challenging for the podium. - A third Pro Porsche is expected from either **Pure Rxcing** or another customer team, though final confirmation is pending. Porsche also maintains depth across the field: - **Herberth Motorsport** brings two cars in the Bronze Cup (#91 and #93). - **Lionspeed GP** (#80) campaigns another Porsche in Bronze. - **Dinamic GT** lines up in the Silver Cup. There have been no recent major technical changes; the focus is on refining aero and braking to meet Monza’s demands. According to early season commentary, Porsche is targeting “stronger results in the Endurance Cup” after few highlights last year. **BMW — Momentum with the M4 GT3 EVO** **BMW** arrives as the marque on form, especially through **Team WRT**. After winning both the Sprint Cup at Zandvoort and the Endurance opener at Paul Ricard, WRT looks to carry that pace into Monza. - **WRT’s Pro entry** (#32) features **Kelvin van der Linde**, **Charles Weerts**, and **Ugo De Wilde**. Van der Linde and Weerts have gelled quickly and lead the overall **GTWC Europe** standings. - Another Pro entry and a Silver Cup BMW are expected from WRT (#30), fielding **Etienne Cheli**, **Gilles Stadsbader**, and **Gustav Bergström**. - **BMW Italia Ceccato Racing** (#15) races in Bronze with local stars **Federico Malvestiti** and **Felice Jelmini**. - **Century Motorsport** (#42) adds further depth in Silver. The new **BMW M4 GT3 EVO** has impressed, described as *“exceeding expectations”* by BMW Motorsport management. There is a genuine sense of optimism about the car’s potential at Monza. BMW’s talent pool is deep, with several factory drivers in the field. **Raffaele Marciello,** a recent signing and former F1 test driver, has not been confirmed for Monza with **ROWE Racing**, but his involvement in the series adds another layer to BMW’s narrative. **Audi: Customer Teams Carry the Flag** Audi’s top-level involvement in GT racing is now entirely through customer teams, as the brand pivots its factory efforts towards its forthcoming Formula 1 project. Still, the **Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II** remains a strong package for Monza. - **Sainteloc Racing** leads Audi’s charge with two entries: the #25 (Bronze) and #26 (Silver), and **QMMF by Sainteloc Racing** (#27) joins in Bronze. - **Tresor Attempto Racing** is on the grid in Bronze (#66) and Gold Cup (#88). There is no Pro entry from Audi at Monza this year. Still, the marque has a rich history at this circuit, and its customer teams can never be discounted. Names like **Gilles Magnus** (Sainteloc) and **Ricardo Feller** (racing a Porsche at Monza, but an Audi regular elsewhere) keep Audi’s presence visible. **Mercedes-AMG: Star-Studded Line-ups and Italian Hope** Mercedes-AMG is the best-represented German manufacturer in quantity and top-class entries. - **GetSpeed** brings two cars: #17 in Pro for **Luca Stolz, Jules Gounon**, and **Fabian Schiller,** a proven, race-winning crew, and #3 in Silver. - **Boutsen VDS** fields #9 in Pro with **Maximilian Götz**, **Mikael Grenier**, and **Maxime Martin**, plus #10 in Silver. - **MANN-FILTER** (#48, Pro) fields **Lucas Auer, Matteo Cairoli,** and **Maro Engel.** Cairoli is one to watch: he is an Italian star making his Monza debut with Mercedes-AMG after switching from Porsche in the winter. - **Winward Racing** (#81) rounds out the group in Bronze. Team principal quotes highlight Cairoli’s “serious contender” status on home ground, while the overall depth of AMG’s Pro class squads puts the brand in a strong position for the win. **Crossover Stories and Series Notes** Monza’s German contingent brings drivers with DTM, Formula 1, and Formula E backgrounds. BMW and Mercedes-AMG feature several former DTM champions. Porsche’s **Ayhancan Güven** and **Thomas Preining** both compete in DTM. The Verstappen.com Aston Martin in the Gold Cup draws attention but sits outside this preview’s focus. **Balance of Performance and the Unknowns** The Balance of Performance (BoP) is always crucial at Monza. While the series has yet to release the BoP specifics for this race, the SRO’s approach to parity keeps results unpredictable. Any last-minute BoP changes could shake up the expected order. **Final Thoughts** A huge field. Strong German line-ups. Multiple factory drivers and a Monza layout that can bite anyone. The 2025 Monza Endurance Cup could hinge on a moment of luck, a clever pit call, or the BoP numbers. - Will Porsche bounce back with their bolstered works talent? - Can BMW extend WRT’s early dominance? - Might a Mercedes-AMG trio edge out their rivals through consistency and experience? - Could Audi’s customer teams spring a surprise if chaos ensues? There are plenty of storylines to watch. With Monza’s long history of drama, expect another unpredictable weekend. ### [EVENT TIMETABLE](https://www.gt-world-challenge-europe.com/images/results/233/2025%20GT%20World%20Challenge%20%20-%20Monza%20Timetable%20draft%205.pdf?ref=rennsportreport.com)