Era Motorsport Announces 2026 24H Series Campaign with Eye on Broader GT3 Opportunities

Era Motorsport is pleased to announce its entry into the 2026 24H Series by Creventic with the No. 81 Ferrari 296 GT3. Last year’s campaign marked the successful LMP2 team’s first foray into GT3 competition, where it secured its first overall podium in the category and finished third in the GT3 Pro-Am class of the 2025 24H Series European Championship.

The two-time Rolex 24 at Daytona-winning team will use the European Series’ five-round calendar to further develop its GT3 programme, aiming to apply lessons learned to championships across the globe.

“Creventic has provided us with an incredible opportunity — not only as a team, but for our drivers,” said Team Owner Kyle Tilley. “The amount of track time across a 24H Series weekend is virtually unmatched. Last year, it allowed us to give our clients the seat time they needed to build confidence and pace in the car, while also giving our team hundreds of hours of valuable data and operational experience as we continued developing the Ferrari 296 GT3 and refining our processes behind the scenes.

“Heading into 2026, our goal is not only to compete at the front in the 24H Series European Championship, but to use this platform strategically. The depth of running and the level of competition provide the perfect environment to sharpen every aspect of our programme. We intend to apply what we learn here across the wider world of GT3 racing, whether that’s GT World Challenge, WEC, IMSA, or wherever the opportunity leads.”

The team begins its campaign later this month at the Michelin 12H Mugello, 20–22 March 2026. The three-day event will be preceded by two days of track day sessions, with practice and qualifying on Friday 20 March, followed by racing on Saturday from 12:10–17:40 and Sunday from 12:00–18:30.

Last year, Era Motorsport secured its first GT3 podium at Mugello and hopes to build on that experience in 2026.

The four-driver line-up for the No. 81 includes 2024 British Touring Car Champion Jake Hill, Le Mans and Rolex 24 at Daytona winner Ryan Dalziel, historic racing specialist Oliver Bryant, and long-time gentleman driver Dwight Merriman.

Oliver Bryant said: “I’m excited to be joining Era Motorsport for the 2026 24H Series,” he said. “Having joined the line up at Dubai and Barcelona last year, it’s great to be welcomed back as part of the full European season. The team did a great job learning the car last year and I’m sure we’ll pick up where we left off with strong performances from the outset. I’d like to thank Dwight and Kyle for the opportunity and I can’t wait for the opening round at Mugello later this month.”

24H Series European Series 2026 Schedule:

20 - 22 March: 12H Mugello
17 - 19 April: 12H Spa-Francorchamps
5 - 7 June: 12H Paul Ricard
3 - 5 July: 12H Nürburgring
18 - 20 September: 24H Barcelona