Historic Victory in the US by Turkish Pilot Ayhancan Güven
Turkish national pilot Ayhancan Güven won the Indianapolis 8‑Hour race with his teammates. Porsche achieved its first overall victory in the historic event.
Turkish motorsport athlete Ayhancan Güven finished first in the eight‑hour endurance race held on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana, USA. In the Indianapolis 8‑Hour contest held on 10 October 2026, the national pilot racing for GMG Racing signed a historic result with his teammates.
Crossed the Finish Flag with a 56,209‑Second Lead
Güven shared the No. 32 Porsche 911 GT3 R EVO with American Kyle Washington and Italian Riccardo Pera. The trio finished the race 56,209 seconds ahead of the Archangel Motorsports team’s McLaren 720S GT3 EVO, which was in second place. That margin became the largest victory gap in the history of the Indianapolis 8‑Hour race.
Porsche and Pro‑Am Team Made History
GMG Racing’s victory marked Porsche’s first overall win in the history of the Indianapolis 8‑Hour. In addition, a team competing in the Pro‑Am category achieved the organization’s first overall championship. The result also helped Porsche secure its fourth Intercontinental GT Challenge manufacturers’ title.
The Podium Was Shaped in the 27‑Car Battle
In the race attended by a total of 27 cars, the second place was taken by the McLaren team used by Todd Coleman, Aaron Telitz and Thomas Fleming. Justin Rothberg, Connor De Phillippi and Robby Foley, who competed with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO, came in third. With GMG Racing's victory, Kyle Washington also secured the 2026 GT World Challenge America Pro‑Am drivers' championship.
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