SRO GT Academy Winner Hartling Earns GetSpeed Drive

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SRO GT Academy winner Jay Mo Hartling will contest the 2027 GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup in a Mercedes-AMG GT3 run by GetSpeed.

The German squad has been selected to oversee the young driver’s prize entry, which he earned for his performances in the GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli.

Hartling – who turns 24 on Wednesday – was the outstanding candidate for this coveted seat. Piloting a Mercedes-AMG GT2 for SR Motorsport by Schnitzelalm, he beat seven rivals across the five-round campaign, finishing well clear of runner-up Ethan Gialdini.

Sharing with David Thilenius, Hartling picked up three race wins and helped to secure the Pro-Am class title in his debut season.

Next year he will link up with GetSpeed to contest the most competitive GT series in the world in what is expected to be a Silver Cup program.

A proven winner and one of the selected Mercedes-AMG Performance Teams, the German squad made its GT World Challenge Europe debut at Misano in 2019 and launched a full Endurance Cup assault the following year.

It has since run a variety of programs across multiple classes, including factory-supported Pro entries and a longstanding Silver Cup presence.

The team closed the 2026 season in style with a commanding overall win in the GT World Challenge Europe finale at Portimao.

Hartling said: “The season in the GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli was incredibly exciting and felt like a rollercoaster ride at times.

“We made a very strong start, but also had a few mixed results along the way. Overall, though, I think we did a really good job.

“Winning the SRO GT Academy is an important step forward for both SR Motorsport by Schnitzelalm and myself, and one that opens up exciting opportunities for the future. We want to build on this success.

“I’m really pleased that the SRO GT Academy has given me the opportunity to compete in the GT World Challenge Europe in a Mercedes-AMG GT3 next year.”

SRO Motorsports Group Founder and CEO Stephane Ratel added: “We are delighted to confirm that GetSpeed will field our SRO GT Academy winner from the GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli in 2027.

“I must thank our partners Mercedes-AMG Motorsport and Pirelli for facilitating this opportunity. They have demonstrated full commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent.

“Creating a ladder such as this requires first-class partners and we are fortunate to count on them. It will certainly be exciting to watch as Jay Mo graduates to the GT World Challenge powered by AWS Endurance Cup next year.”

Source: Sports Car 365