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Thompson Opens 2026 with 2nd Place Finish at Abu Dhabi 6H

Jan 12, 2026

Thompson Opens 2026 with 2nd Place Finish at Abu Dhabi 6H

ABU DHABI, UAE

Parker Thompson opened his 2026 season with a second-place overall finish in the Michelin 6 Hours of Abu Dhabi, a round of the Creventic 24H Series, sharing the No. 669 Team WRT BMW M4 GT3 with Anthony McIntosh and Dan Harper.

The six-hour endurance race was disrupted by a high number of Code 60 periods, repeatedly interrupting the flow of the event and forcing teams to adapt their strategies on the fly. Despite the challenges, the WRT squad executed cleanly and remained competitive throughout.

McIntosh delivered a strong opening stint, moving the BMW into third place early on. Thompson followed with an outstanding run during the second and third hours, before Harper seamlessly handled the fourth and fifth hours of the race. Thompson returned to the cockpit for the final stint and brought the car home second overall.

“Coming to Abu Dhabi, we were here for the win—but we’re leaving feeling great about second place,” said Thompson. “The number of Code 60 events really threw our plans off-kilter, but we adapted well and drove a strong race to take P2. I’m impressed with our whole group and excited to get back here in a few weeks with the Asian Le Mans Series.”

Thompson and WRT Earn Podium in Sepang for ALMS

Dec 16, 2025

Thompson and WRT Earn Podium in Sepang for ALMS

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

Parker Thompson opened his Asian Le Mans Series campaign with a podium finish in Race 2 at Sepang International Circuit, marking a strong first competition weekend with Team WRT in the No. 69 BMW M4 GT3.

Thompson shared driving duties with Anthony McIntosh and Dan Harper in his first race outing with the Belgian squad. While the BMW lacked outright pace across the weekend, a disciplined team effort and strong execution—particularly in mixed and changing weather conditions—allowed the trio to contend at the front.

McIntosh qualified the No. 69 in fifth for Race 1 and improved to fourth for Race 2. The team brought the car home 12th in Race 1, before rebounding with a second-place finish in Race 2, capitalizing on strategy and consistency as conditions evolved. Thompson delivered a standout performance in Race 2, setting the fastest lap for the team during his stint as the BMW charged forward into podium contention.

“It was a solid way to start the season with WRT,” said Thompson. “We knew coming into the weekend that outright pace might be a challenge, so execution was going to matter. The team did a great job adapting to the conditions, Anthony and Dan were strong all weekend, and I felt good in the car during my stint. A podium in our first race together is a good foundation as we head to Dubai.”

Following the opening weekend in Malaysia, the No. 69 crew sits fifth in the GT3 championship standings. The Asian Le Mans Series resumes with Rounds 3 and 4 at Dubai Autodrome on January 31 and February 1, where Thompson and the WRT squad will look to build on their early momentum.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mar 18-21 - IMSA Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring
Mar 22-28 - WEC Qatar 1812km
Apr 19 - WEC 6 Hours of Imola
May 9 - WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
Jun 13-14 - WEC 24 Hours of Le Mans
Jun 25-28 - IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen
Jul 12 - WEC 6 Hours of São Paulo
Aug 1 -2 - IMSA Sports Car Grandprix at Road America
Sep 6 - WEC Lone Star Lemans at COTA
Sep 18-20 - IMSA TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks (Indianapolis)
Sep 27 - WEC 6 Hours of Fuji
Oct 1-3 - IMSA Motul Petit Le Mans
Nov 7 - WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain

Parker Thompson Confirms Global 2026 Racing Program

Dec 10, 2025

Parker Thompson Confirms Global 2026 Racing Program

CHARLOTTE, NC

Parker Thompson will contest a multi-series, international racing program in 2026, competing across the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and the Asian Le Mans Series.

At the global level, Thompson joins Team WRT for a full-season campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship, marking his debut in the series. Driving the BMW M4 GT3, Thompson will compete at several of endurance racing’s most iconic venues, including Le Mans, Spa-Francorchamps, and Fuji Speedway, as part of WRT’s championship-winning GT3 program.

In North America, Thompson will join PR1 Mathiasen Motorsports and Bryan Herta Autosport for five endurance rounds of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the LMP2 category. The program focuses on IMSA’s longest and most demanding events, including Daytona, Sebring, Watkins Glen, Indianapolis, and Road Atlanta.

Thompson will also return to the Asian Le Mans Series, reuniting with WRT in GT3 competition. The winter championship provides valuable endurance experience while expanding his racing activities across Asia and the Middle East.

The 2026 season represents a significant step forward for Thompson, combining opportunities with championship-winning teams across three major endurance racing platforms.

SCHEDULE

Dec 13-14 – ALMS Sepang
Jan 21-25 – IMSA Rolex 24 at Daytona
Jan 29-30 – ALMS Dubai Autodrome
Feb 6-8 – ALMS Yas Marina Circuit
Mar 18-21 – IMSA Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring
Mar 22-28 – WEC Qatar 1812km
Apr 19 – WEC 6 Hours of Imola
May 9 – WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
Jun 13-14 – WEC 24 Hours of Le Mans
Jun 25-28 – IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen
Jul 12 – WEC 6 Hours of São Paulo
Aug 1 -2 – IMSA Sports Car Grandprix at Road America
Sep 6 – WEC Lone Star Lemans at COTA
Sep 18-20 – IMSA TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks (Indianapolis)
Sep 27 – WEC 6 Hours of Fuji
Oct 1-3 – IMSA Motul Petit Le Mans
Nov 7 – WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain

Thompson and the No. 12 Close 2025 on the Podium at Petit Le Mans

Oct 11, 2025

Thompson and the No. 12 Close 2025 on the Podium at Petit Le Mans

BRASELTON, GA

Parker Thompson and the No. 12 Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 squad closed out the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech Championship season with a third-place finish at Motul Petit Le Mans. The 10-hour endurance classic at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta delivered a rewarding conclusion to a season that tested the team’s resolve from start to finish.

Teammate Frankie Montecalvo charged through the opening hours from 11th on the grid before Thompson took over at the three-hour mark and immediately held the car inside the top three. Running clean and consistent, he executed multiple strong stints that kept the No. 12 Lexus solidly in podium contention before handing driving duties to his season partner, Jack Hawksworth, to run to the finish.

In the final hours, the team continued to execute flawlessly. Hawksworth fended off heavy pressure in the closing laps to secure a hard-earned P3 finish—the No. 12’s second consecutive podium at Petit Le Mans.

“I have to say this third-place finish feels really good with this group of guys,” said Thompson. “It was a tough weekend. We had a lot of things out of our control that didn’t quite go the right way, but we regrouped, we came together, we pushed through adversity like we always do, and we ended up on the box. I’m really proud of Jack’s drive at the end, and Frankie did an awesome job as always. This is a great way to end the season!”

The result at Road Atlanta marked the fifth podium of 2025 for the No. 12 Lexus team, following strong runs at Sebring, Long Beach, Laguna Seca, and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Thompson also earned the GTD pole position at Long Beach. He and Hawksworth end the season tied for fourth in the GTD driver standings.

Early Penalty Derails Vasser Sullivan No. 12’s Bid to Win at VIR

Aug 25, 2025

Early Penalty Derails Vasser Sullivan No. 12’s Bid to Win at VIR

ALTON, VA

For Parker Thompson and the No. 12 Vasser Sullivan GTD entry, the weekend at VIR showed early promise. Teammate Jack Hawksworth earned pole position in qualifying for the Michelin GT Challenge, putting the team in prime position to score a strong result as the championship battle intensified with just three races remaining.

Any hopes for a straightforward race were upended on the opening lap. Hawksworth was assessed a drive-through penalty while trying to maintain the class lead and navigate back-marker traffic in the GTD Pro field. The setback sent the No. 12 to the rear, turning the two-hour and forty-minute sprint into a battle for recovery.

Hawksworth ran the first two stints before handing off to Parker Thompson, who made up ground in the closing stages to bring the team home in ninth.

“Obviously a disappointing day for our Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 team,” said Thompson. “I’m already looking ahead, and we’ll focus on what we can do to have a great run at Indianapolis.”

The team now sits fourth in the GTD season standings with two rounds to go. Next up: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, September 20–22.