Giltrap Scores Maiden Podium in Zhuhai Double-Header

Marco Giltrap delivered his strongest weekend of the 2026 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia season at Zhuhai International Circuit, claiming a breakthrough second-place finish in Round 3 before a first-lap incident cut short a promising Race 4.

Piloting the #66 Team Porsche New Zealand Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992.2), Giltrap qualified P3 and P4 for the two races — placing himself firmly in the hunt for results from the outset at a circuit returning to the Carrera Cup Asia calendar for the first time since 2021.

Race 3 — Breakthrough Podium

From third on the grid, Giltrap produced a composed and measured drive to move forward through the field. Consistent pace and a clean race saw him cross the line in second place — his first podium of the 2026 season and a clear statement of intent as the championship intensifies.

Race 4 — Promising Start, Unfortunate End
Race 4 began with equal promise. Giltrap launched strongly from fourth and immediately placed himself in contention for the lead. However, contact at Turn 1 on the opening lap caused race-ending damage to the #66 machine, resulting in a DNF and ending what looked set to be another competitive result.

Looking Ahead
Despite the Race 4 retirement, the Zhuhai weekend reinforced Giltrap’s status as a genuine front-running contender in the Pro class. Strong qualifying, consistent race pace, and a maiden podium provide a platform to build from as the season progresses.

The Porsche Carrera Cup Asia continues at Fuji Speedway, Japan, for Rounds 5 and 6 on 8–10 May 2026.