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

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