LAURA VILLARS Pilots Continental GT S as Bentley Tests 2026 Bentayga X Concept

February 2, 2026

• French racing driver LAURA VILLARS took the wheel of Bentley’s Continental GT S at the FAT Ice Race in Zell am See, Austria, marking the global dynamic debut of this particular model on ice. While Bentley showcased their rugged new 2026 Bentayga X Concept as the main attraction, VILLARS represented the performance side of the brand’s winter spectacle.
• The FAT Ice Race event served as Bentley’s platform for a new multi-year partnership with FAT International, blending motorsport exhibition with luxury culture. Alongside VILLARS’ Continental GT S run, the event featured Chris Harris towing Norwegian freestyle skier Hedvig Wessel in a Bentayga Speed, creating a mix of high-culture luxury and enthusiast spectacle.
• While the 2026 Bentayga X Concept grabbed headlines with its 641hp twin-turbo V8, widened 120mm track, and serious off-road credentials including 21.7 inches of wading depth, VILLARS’ role highlights how luxury brands are integrating accomplished women drivers into their premium motorsport presentations. The Austrian event will expand to Big Sky, Montana in February, bringing this blend of performance and luxury closer to the American market.

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