March 9, 2026 | News | GT Winter Series
Tom Coronel, 53, has switched his focus from Touring Car competition to GTs in recent years, driving Porsche 992 Cup machinery at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, NLS and other endurance race events. The Barcelona event will be the first time that Coronel has raced a GT3-spec car since 2019, but the experienced Dutchman has already completed test mileage in the Aston Martin. Track knowledge will be another weapon in Coronel’s arsenal, having first raced and won at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya during its opening year, in a 1991 Citroen AX Cup race.
The former touring car and single-seater champion has already been a common sight in the GEDLICH Racing paddock during 2026; at three events this season, Tom has been present to support his son Rocco in the Formula Winter Series. Now, the elder Coronel will be looking to emulate Rocco’s race-winning form in Iberia!
Jan Jaap van Roon has been a regular co-driver to Coronel in endurance racing over the last two seasons, and has spent the 2020s dove-tailing his racing efforts alongside his role as CEO of hotel customer data platform Ireckonu. Tom Coronel’s insights will be a pivotal tool for van Roon, who makes his first start in a GT3 car this weekend.
The Comtoyou team – which made its GT Winter Series debut in 2025 – appeared at the GEDLICH Racing 6H of Portimão in February, finishing fourth overall. Having previously won the 2023 TCR Europe season together with Coronel, Comtoyou is eager to renew a successful partnership in a new environment.
The 2026 GT Winter Series finale takes place from 12-15 March, with all of the racing action once again streamed live on the Winter Series YouTube channel. Fans at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya can expect a thrilling, star-studded event, with tickets available from just €14 for a weekend ticket!
15 JAN – 18 JAN PORTIMAO /P
22 JAN – 25 JAN ESTORIL /P
12 FEB – 15 FEB VALENCIA /E
5 MAR – 8 MAR ARAGÓN /E
12 MAR – 15 MAR BARCELONA /E
