Formula GT Challenge Expands Across Scandinavia in 2026

The trophies have now been presented following a successful first season of the Formula GT Challenge. The finale at FDM Jyllandsringen in September featured an impressive grid of cars from Denmark and Sweden, and although all three races of the weekend were won by Sweden’s Carl Runefelt, it was Denmark’s Andreas Borris who secured the overall Trofeo Pirelli title in his Ferrari 296 Challenge. Runefelt followed up with a strong second place, while Sweden’s Christian Appelberg completed the championship podium.

Appelberg, however, claimed the title in the Coppa Formula class – the category for Ferrari 488 models – where fellow Swede Peter Hjelte and Denmark’s Per Falholt secured second and third place respectively in the final standings.

“Congratulations to the winners and to the other drivers who have earned trophies in this very first edition of the Formula GT Challenge. We have been delighted with the strong support from both competitors and spectators, and it has also been a pleasure to welcome new entrants during the season,” said Thor Qualmann, Race Executive at Formula Automobile.

The debut season of the Scandinavian GT series for racing cars from Maranello has generated significant interest in the Nordic motorsport community, with a total of 23 different race cars from both Denmark and Sweden taking to the track across the four rounds of the season.

The driver line-up has also featured a wide range of profiles – from experienced names such as Sweden’s Tommy Lindroth, who finished on the podium in last year’s official Ferrari Challenge Europe, to 26-year-old Danish talent Cecilie Nør-Jensen, who made her Formula GT Challenge debut at the season finale at FDM Jyllandsringen.

About Formula GT Challenge

The Formula GT Challenge is a unique racing championship that brings together classic and modern Ferrari models in a celebration of performance and heritage. Designed for passionate amateur drivers, the series offers a rare opportunity to compete in some of Ferrari’s most iconic cars while enjoying a friendly yet competitive atmosphere on and off the track. Participants drive both new and classic Ferrari models, with races taking place at renowned circuits across Scandinavia. Each event features practice sessions, qualifying, and competitive races, creating an exciting experience for both drivers and spectators alike.

Contact:

Chresten Hansen, Promotor & Race Coordinator, ch@formulaauto.dk

Thor Qualmann, Race & Event Executive, tq@formulaauto.dk