Al Zubair And Marschall Will Tackle Monza GT Open 500
The duo will pilot a Ferrari in the final round of the International GT Open on September 27, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Motorsports
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Al Faisal al Zubair and Dennis Marschall will compete in the Monza GT Open 500 in Italy on September 27, 2026. The pair will drive the Al Manar by Dragon Racing Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO during the final round of the 2026 International GT Open.
Why it matters
The event serves as the concluding race of the 2026 season for the International GT Open. Al Faisal al Zubair aims to secure a victory in the final outing following his previous appearances in the Endurance series at Misano and Paul Ricard.
The Monza circuit spans 5.793 km for the 500 km race, which carries a time limit of 2 hours and 55 minutes plus one lap. Competitors in the Pro class include 12 teams, while 21 teams are entered across the ProAm and Amateur ranks.
The players
Al Faisal al Zubair
He is an Omani racing driver who has participated in multiple endurance rounds throughout the 2026 season.
Dennis Marschall
The 30-year-old driver joins the Al Manar by Dragon Racing team for the final round of the competition.
The details
Drivers will navigate the Monza circuit in a single race format alongside entries from the Euroformula Open, GT Cup Europe, and TCR Europe series. The event marks the culmination of the team's season as they look to capitalize on the performance of their Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO.
Timeline
Private tests are scheduled for September 24, 2026.
One-hour free practice sessions will occur on September 25, 2026.
Qualifying sessions take place on September 26, 2026.
The Monza GT Open 500 race is set for September 27, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This race concludes the 2026 International GT Open calendar and finalizes the championship standings for all participating classes. The result will determine the definitive season ranking for the Pro and ProAm teams after a year of touring European circuits.
The race duration is fixed at 500 km or 2 hours and 55 minutes, placing a premium on pit strategy and fuel management during the final round. Teams will share the track with three other series, requiring drivers to manage traffic effectively throughout the limited race window.
The takeaway
Drivers must prepare for a high-intensity endurance format that forces strategic efficiency on the historic Monza circuit. Success in this final round depends on mastering the 5.793 km layout while navigating a crowded field of multiple competing series.
Further reading
For more on the current standing of the season, visit Motorsports.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Oman Observer.
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