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SAMANTHA TAN Joins Stacked China GT Field for Shanghai Season Opener

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April 16, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • SAMANTHA TAN headlines international contingent at Shanghai’s China GT opener, piloting Team KRC BMW M4 GT3 against 28-car field featuring former champions and Porsche factory-backed talent in rapidly expanding Asian series.
  • Phantom Global Racing deploys two Porsche 911 GT3 R Evos with Trulli/Chia pairing targeting podiums while former Carrera Cup champion Hartog misses opener due to Nurburgring 24 Qualifiers scheduling conflict, returns Ningbo round.
  • Series growth attracts European attention with diverse international lineup including Kalender (Mercedes-AMG), Patrese and Millroy (BMW), demonstrating China GT’s emergence as credible GT3 platform beyond traditional Asian championships.

UPCOMING:

  • China GT Championship Round 1 – Shanghai International Circuit (April 19-20, 2026)
  • China GT Championship Round 2 – Ningbo International Circuit (May 22-24, 2026)

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Jamie Klein originally appearing on sportscar365.com