More than 20,000 spectators, a paddock buzzing throughout the weekend and a circuit transformed into a true arena of motorsport entertainment. The debut of the TCR European Endurance and GTC Endurance Challenge at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia ended on a highly positive note, providing the series promoted by RIZA International with a setting worthy of their continued growth. Once again, motorsport in Spain showcased its most engaging side. Fans filled the grandstands at the Valencian circuit for a weekend featuring a rich and varied programme, with a range of activities complementing the on-track action and keeping spectators entertained both on and off the circuit.
In this setting, RIZA International’s continental series found the ideal stage for their debut at the Ricardo Tormo. Two 55-minute stages, featuring driver changes as one of the format’s defining elements, brought together a grid once again characterised by a variety of cars, teams and drivers. The enthusiasm of the crowd and the high track temperatures provided the backdrop for an intense event in which every detail could make the difference. Closely contested races, strategic decisions and driver changes ensured that the battles remained open until the chequered flag.
Adding the Ricardo Tormo to the calendar allowed the series to compete at an internationally renowned venue with a rich motorsport heritage, as part of an event that attracted thousands of enthusiasts and provided an important showcase for RIZA International’s project. Valencia therefore represented much more than another round on the calendar, reaffirming the direction taken by RIZA International. Although still young, both championships are already building a complete motorsport offering around their races, combining on-track competition with the paddock atmosphere and entertainment for spectators.
With the season finale on the horizon, scheduled for November 15 at Misano, attention will now turn to the decisive battles for the championship titles after a season that has been fiercely contested from the outset. The series will carry forward the energy of a memorable weekend in Valencia into the final round, where the 2026 champions will be crowned.
