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.

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