The Hockenheimring hosted the finale of the 2026 ADAC GT Masters season from 9 to 11 October. For Baudouin Detout, Jamie Day and the entire Comtoyou Racing team, the objective was clear: to end this first GT3 season on a positive note and build on the progress made throughout the championship.
But this final round quickly turned into a particularly difficult affair. Against a backdrop of uncertain weather, with demanding track conditions and a Balance of Performance that prevented the Aston Martin from competing on equal terms, every session presented an additional challenge.
Despite these difficulties, the #39 crew demonstrated their potential, particularly during qualifying for the second race, where a solid performance saw them secure second place on the starting grid. An ideal position from which to aim for another top result and round off the championship in the best possible way.
Two races derailed from the very first laps
Unfortunately, hopes of a good result were quickly dashed during the weekend’s two races.
Right from the opening laps of the first race, a collision caused by another car jeopardised the crew’s race. Whilst Baudouin Detout and Jamie Day had hoped to be in contention for the top places, this incident severely hampered their chances of achieving a result that matched the potential they had shown.
Unfortunately, history repeated itself in the second race. Starting from second on the grid thanks to an excellent qualifying session, the duo had every reason to hope they could be among the frontrunners. But another incident during the race, involving another car, dashed their hopes right from the opening laps.
Two races, two missed opportunities and a great deal of frustration for the team, which was unable to fully defend its chances on the track. In such a closely contested championship, where every detail counts, these racing incidents weighed heavily on the weekend’s outcome.
Despite this difficult conclusion, the work carried out by the drivers and the team throughout the event deserves to be highlighted. The pace was there, as demonstrated by the qualifying session for the second race, but motor racing sometimes throws up scenarios over which the drivers have little control.
A frustrating finale, but valuable lessons learnt
Despite this difficult finale, Baudouin Detout and Jamie Day leave Hockenheim feeling frustrated at not having been able to fully capitalise on their opportunities, but also satisfied with the work they put in throughout the weekend. Their second-place finish on the starting grid for the second race confirms the crew’s potential, despite particularly challenging conditions.
The German round thus marks the end of the 2026 ADAC GT Masters season for United4Racing. A final race that did not live up to the team’s ambitions, but which provided valuable experience for the future of the project.
A full review of this first GT3 season, marked by highlights and significant results, will be the subject of a dedicated article in the coming days.
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