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Thompson, McIntosh, Harper Take 2nd at FIA WEC São Paulo

Jul 17, 2026

Thompson, McIntosh, Harper Take 2nd at FIA WEC São Paulo

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL

Parker Thompson, Anthony McIntosh, and Dan Harper delivered a strong podium finish at the 6 Hours of São Paulo, taking second place in the LMGT3 class with the No. 69 BMW M4 GT3 EVO of Team WRT — the car dressed in a vibrant blue, yellow, and green Brazilian-inspired livery for the occasion.

The squad found strong pace for Saturday’s qualifying sessions. McIntosh put together a sharp lap to secure second on the grid, and Thompson showed great pace in Hyperpole — putting the No. 69 fourth among an 18 car starting grid.

With a damp track and late race fog, the crew delivered a measured, well-executed race on Sunday. Thompson and McIntosh preserving the car through the early and middle stints allowing Harper to make a late push that moved them into second place at the checkered flag.

The result lifts the squad to third in the LMGT3 championship standings — their second points finish of the season following their class victory at the opening round in Imola.

From here, Thompson moves to Mugello where he and McIntosh take on the Italian GT Sprint series with Ceccato Racing, July 25–26. Thompson returns to North America at the end of July, rejoining the No. 52 Bryan Herta Autosport / PR1 Mathiasen entry in LMP2 for the Motul Sportscar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jul 24-26 - CIGT at Mugello
Aug 1 -2 - IMSA Sports Car Grandprix at Road America
Sep 6 - WEC Lone Star Lemans at COTA
Sep 11-13 - IGTC Suzuka 1000
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
Oct 9-11 - CIGT at Monza
Oct 30-31 - CIGT at Mugello

Thompson Wins WEC Debut at Imola with McIntosh, Harper, and WRT

Apr 20, 2026

Thompson Wins WEC Debut at Imola with McIntosh, Harper, and WRT

IMOLA, ITALY

Parker Thompson made the perfect introduction to the FIA World Endurance Championship on Sunday, claiming victory in the LMGT3 class at the 6 Hours of Imola alongside co-drivers Anthony McIntosh and Dan Harper in the #69 Team WRT BMW M4 GT3 (Ghost Rider Squad). The win, decided by a margin of just 0.265 seconds over the #33 TF Sport Corvette, stands as one of the five closest finishes in WEC history.

Carrying a striking green, white, and gold livery – tribute to the 1991 Tic Tac BMW E30 raced in DTM — the #69 entry was in contention throughout the race, benefiting from a 4th place starting position courtesy of strong laps from McIntosh and Thompson in Qualifying and Hyperpole. After an outstanding starting two stints from McIntosh saw the car move into the lead position, Thompson delivered a clean, composed stint at the wheel, recording the team’s fastest lap of the event at 1:42.209. His consistent run left Harper well-positioned for a final push.

Victory truly came into view with 35 minutes remaining, when the pole-sitting Garage 59 McLaren 720S GT3 Evo suffered a sudden loss of electrical power on the start/finish straight. Harper inherited the lead but had little margin for error, navigating a nervy final lap amid fuel concerns and an oncoming challenge from the TF Sport Corvette. Ultimately, he was able to hold the lead and seal the win.

“Unbelievable. I can’t thank Tony McIntosh enough for getting me over here. The World Endurance Championship is incredible — the fans here at Imola are second to none and what I got to experience today is truly something that was on my bucket list. It’s not many drivers who can say they won their first FIA WEC race. Team WRT is just second to none. What they do behind the strategy, behind the preparation of the cars, is unbelievable. I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of this.”

The result marks Team WRT’s second LMGT3 victory at Imola in three seasons — a circuit that has become a happy hunting ground for the Belgian outfit. For Thompson, McIntosh, and Harper (dubbed the Ghost Rider Squad) it is a strong indicator for their 2026 season aspirations which already saw the trio take wins in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as part of the Asian Le Mans Series.

Their momentum carries straight into next week as Thompson and McIntosh remain at Imola to contest the Italian Gran Turismo Championship Sprint Series with the #8 Ceccato Racing entry. Thompson then heads to Spa-Francorchamps for Round 2 of the FIA World Endurance Championship, May 9th, where the #69 will appear in new colors as part of the Iconic World Racepaints Tribute series with WRT and Ghost Rider Squad.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jul 24-26 - CIGT at Mugello
Aug 1 -2 - IMSA Sports Car Grandprix at Road America
Sep 6 - WEC Lone Star Lemans at COTA
Sep 11-13 - IGTC Suzuka 1000
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
Oct 9-11 - CIGT at Monza
Oct 30-31 - CIGT at Mugello

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

Jul 24-26 - CIGT at Mugello
Aug 1 -2 - IMSA Sports Car Grandprix at Road America
Sep 6 - WEC Lone Star Lemans at COTA
Sep 11-13 - IGTC Suzuka 1000
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
Oct 9-11 - CIGT at Monza
Oct 30-31 - CIGT at Mugello

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