Porsche is all set for an exciting weekend of competition with 11 entries in GT World Challenge Asia Powered by AWS at the Chang International Circuit, while three Porsche cars take on the mammoth NAPAC Fuji Super TEC 24 Hour Race in Super Taikyu Series.

GT World Challenge Asia

Following events in Malaysia and Indonesia, the series now heads to Thailand for Rounds 5-6, tackling the Buriram-based Chang International Circuit for the third year in succession. The event is the final one of the campaign in South-East Asia, with two visits to Japan leading into the season-ending round in China.

Reigning drivers’ champions Bob Yuan and Leo Ye picked up their second win of the season during the Mandalika opener as they moved into the lead of this year’s championship. Origine Motorsport’s endeavour for a third consecutive teams’ title was further aided by Lu Wei and Alessio Picariello securing victory in Sunday’s event, with the Belgian swapping out for fellow Porsche driver Bastian Buus this weekend. The squad’s #86 entry of Kerong Li and Andres Fjordbach also clinched second in the Silver-Am class, as the Chinese outfit looks to replicate its success in Buriram.

Absolute Racing duo Li Xuanyu and Daniel Lu Wenlong took a double Silver-Am points finish on the island of Lombok, as they aim to fight their way up the rankings in the #321 Porsche 911 GT3 R. Wang Zhongwei continues with Patrick Pilet in the #911 entry after the pair scored Pro-Am points last time out.

The Phantom Global Racing #37 crew of Anthony Liu and Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific Selected Driver Dorian Boccolacci battled their way onto the podium on both days in Indonesia, moving them up to second in the Drivers’ Standings. Chris Chia and Adderly Fong earned a first top three finish in the Silver-Am class, with these results also helping the squad to second in the Teams’ Championship.

Porsche Centre Okazaki’s Kiyoshi Uchiyama and Tsubasa Kondo scored more valuable points in the Silver-Am category and will aim to take a positive result into the squad’s home races in Japan, which follow this weekend’s action.

In the #10 Porsche 911 GT3 R for GTO Racing, Brian Lee and Nico Menzel once again have their sights set on the Pro-Am top ten, after scoring class points in the opening race at Mandalika.

Han Min-Kwan took a Silver-Am third place for Vollgas Motorsports during the second event in Lombok alongside Daan Arrow, and the Dutchman will continue for the Korean outfit, aiming for more trips to the rostrum.

AMAC Motorsport kept up their 100% Am class podium scoring record in 2025 in Mandalika, with Andrew Macpherson and Ben Porter adding a third and second.

Chang International Circuit, which is an FIA Grade 1 track measuring 4.54-kilometres, provides overtaking opportunities into Turns 1 and 3, with a more technical final part of the lap making up an excellent all-round challenge. The drivers will be tested with hot temperatures, high humidity and potential heavy rain throughout.

The weekend begins with Official Practice on Friday, while Qualifying kicks off at 11:00 local time (UTC+7) on Saturday. Race 1 follows at 15:00, before the event concludes with Race 2 at 10:45 on Sunday.

Bob Yuan, Origine Motorsport: “The Chang International Circuit has always been a challenging one for me. However, I hope to have make some breakthroughs in both technique and performance to achieve better results this weekend.”

Leo Ye, Origine Motorsport: “The races in Buriram are always thrilling and full of unpredictability. We’re hoping that all three cars from our team can finish safely and perform to their full potential.”

Lu Wei, Origine Motorsport: “My personal goal for the season has been to reshape my driving habits. I’m now more passionate about experiencing the thrill of intense battles on track. I can’t wait to be in action again and go wheel-to-wheel as we aim to replicate the success we had in Mandalika.”

Dorian Boccolacci, Phantom Global Racing: “This will be my first time ever racing in Thailand and I’ve been in the simulator to help learn the track. This season has been filled with lots of new circuits which I’ve enjoyed. We’ll be aiming for our first win of the campaign after achieving multiple podiums so far.”

Li Xuanyu, Absolute Racing: “We’re more familiar with Buriram and the whole squad is feeling well prepared. We’ll aim to get into a rhythm throughout the practice sessions as we look to show our true potential.”

Daniel Lu Wenlong, Absolute Racing: “We’re coming into the third round of the championship with a solid understanding of the car. The whole team has been working hard and we’re heading to a track which I really enjoy, so I’m excited for the event ahead.”

Wang Zhongwei, Absolute Racing: “It’s great to welcome back Patrick into the #911 Porsche 911 GT3 R this weekend. I’m looking forward to working together again as we aim to perform well and achieve great results.”

Patrick Pilet, Absolute Racing: “I’m excited to return to Buriram after taking victory there last season! I love the track and the place, so I’m delighted to be joining the team once again. I’m confident that we’ll continue to improve throughout the weekend as we aim for a strong result to properly kick start our season.”

Kiyoshi Uchiyama, Porsche Center Okazaki: “This will be my third time visiting Buriram, so I’ll look to put the experience I’ve gained from my previous trips to good use. I’ll be hoping to continue improving my one-lap pace to help us in qualifying, as we look to clinch class podiums.”

Tsubasa Kondo, Porsche Center Okazaki: “I’m looking forward to racing at Buriram for the first time this season. I’ll be doing my best to be competitive and we hope to finish the weekend on the podium.”

Han Min-Kwan, Vollgas Motorsport: “We had a very positive Round 2 at Mandalika, and I’m delighted to have Daan join me again at Buriram. I had a difficult time there last year as I was driving solo, but now we have a strong line-up and car so I am feeling confident ahead of the event.”

Daan Arrow, Vollgas Motorsport: “I’m looking forward to taking on the next new track in my Asian adventure! Min-Kwan and I have worked hard with the team at Vollgas to be well prepared for this one. Our target is clear, we want to be back on the podium, as we were in Mandalika.”

Nico Menzel, GTO Racing: “My last time at Buriram was in 2016 when I was racing in Porsche Carrera Cup Asia! I have good memories of the track, it’s where I took my first podiums in the series. We’re anticipating a weekend with changing conditions, it’s going to be hot and wet so it will be a challenge for everyone. It’s a track I enjoy, so let’s keep pushing!”

Andrew Macpherson, AMAC Motorsport: “We’re very excited to head to Buriram for our sixth visit to Thailand in this championship. Chang International Circuit is a great track and one both Ben and I love racing at. We’ll be working hard and aiming for Am class victories.”

Fuji 24 Hours

Porsche will have three entries targeting glory in the Fuji Super TEC 24 Hour Race this weekend, which is the highlight of the Super Taikyu Series campaign.

seven x seven Racing has made an impressive start to its debut Super Taikyu season, winning the opening two rounds in Motegi and Suzuka. Bankcy, Kiyoto Fujinami and Taichi Watarai are joined by two-time Super GT champion João Paulo de Oliveira as they aim to make it three victories in a row for the Japanese outfit.

D’station Racing finished eighth overall in Suzuka and second in the ST-1 class. The outfit names Tatsuya Hoshino, Kenji Hama, Tetsuya Tanaka, Taiga Kabaki, Satoshi Hoshino and Yuta Kamimura to tackle the 24-hour enduro in the #47 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup.

The marque’s third entry is Porsche Team EBI who recorded a ST-Z category podium last time out. Shota Kitazono, Rintaro Kubo, Ryoma Henzan, Naoya Yamano and Keishi Ishikawa will drive the #22 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport during this unique and special event.

The Fuji International Speedway features one of the longest straights in motorsports at a length of 1.475-kilometres. Overtaking is likely to happen into Turn 1, before a technical lap will test the drivers in the shadow of the stunning Mount Fuji. Outbreaks of rain are forecast for the duration of the event, so drivers and teams will have to be on their game to deal with the unpredictability of the conditions.

Qualifying takes place on Friday, before lights out for the 24-hour enduro at 15:00 local time (UTC+9) on Saturday.

Tatsuya Hoshino, D’station Racing: “It’s our first 24 hour race in two years, so we will be doing our best to make sure we can all enjoy the weekend and complete it as a team. A big thanks to Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific for their support and we’ll be looking to re-pay their trust.”

Kenji Hama, D’station Racing: “I’m looking forward to enjoying the Fuji 24 Hours with my team. It’s amazing to be part of this event and I can’t wait drive the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup at Fuji Speedway.”

Tetsuya Tanaka, D’station Racing: “I’m happy to be taking on this incredible race with such an excellent team. Fuji is an awesome track, I love racing there and I’m really excited to get going!”

Taiga Kabaki, D’station Racing: “This is my first time participating in a 24-hour race, so I will take it step-by-step, drive steadily and look to complete my stints without making mistakes. I’m delighted to be part of the squad and look forward to meeting up with the team at Fuji.”

Satoshi Hoshino, D’station Racing: “I’m excited to be back racing in a Porsche after a long time away. We’ve got a strong team and will be giving it our all to claim a positive result at the end of the race.”

Yuta Kamimura, D’station Racing: “I can’t wait for the event to start! I’ll be doing my best to support the team in this famous race, it’s great to be part of the line-up and I’m confident we have a chance to finish in a strong position.”

Alexandre Gibot, Managing Director Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific Ltd.: “This weekend promises to be full of incredible racing in Buriram and Fuji. Firstly, it’s been an encouraging start to the season and we’re pleased to be heading to Thailand with customers leading in the GT World Challenge Asia Drivers’ and Teams’ Standings! That being said the level of competition is extremely high and so the goal is to remain focused. With heavy rain and scorching heat in the weather forecast this weekend, we’re sure it will be a hard fight, but one we are committed to.

“In Japan, we’re delighted to be supporting customers in the grueling and iconic Fuji 24 Hours. This is the highlight of the Super Taikyu season, and we’ve got multiple entries fighting for victories across different classes. Fuji is an amazing track but poses many challenges, so everybody will have to be fully focused. It’s going to be a bumper weekend of action and we’re aiming for successes in both events.”