Kiwi racer Liam Sceats will make a major step in his international motorsport career in 2026, confirming a move into GT racing with Italian outfit Vincenzo Sospiri Racing (VSR) in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia Championship.
Sceats will contest the six-round one-make series aboard a Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo II, marking a significant transition from single-seaters into the world of endurance-style GT competition.
The opportunity comes after an extended period of planning, with Sceats crediting key support from his New Zealand backers and experienced Kiwi driver Chris Van Der Drift, who played a pivotal role in opening the door to the programme.
“I’m very excited to announce that I will be competing in the 2026 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia Championship with Vincenzo Sospiri Racing,” said Sceats.
“This has been a long process in the making, and none of it would have been possible without the incredible support of my Kiwi partners, as well as Chris Van Der Drift, who offered me this opportunity.”
After previously pursuing a pathway toward IndyCar, Sceats said the rising financial demands forced a change in direction, with Lamborghini’s global GT ladder presenting a compelling alternative.
“After the IndyCar pathway became financially unrealistic, Super Trofeo Asia represents a strong, competitive platform with a clear pathway toward becoming a Lamborghini factory driver, and ultimately the pinnacle of endurance racing – the 24 Hours of Le Mans.”
Sceats will compete in the Pro class alongside a young Polish co-driver, with each event featuring two one-hour races shared between the pairing.
The 2026 campaign begins at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on April 24–26, before heading to China, Japan and South Korea, culminating in the prestigious Lamborghini World Finals at Monza in Italy.
Ahead of the season opener, Sceats will travel to Kuala Lumpur to meet the VSR team and his teammate, while undertaking valuable pre-season testing to familiarise himself with the Huracán Evo II package.
“I’ll have a couple of test days to understand the nuances of the car before the opening round. I’ve already been putting in serious simulator time at home to get up to speed,” he said.
The move represents a defining moment in Sceats’ career as he adapts to the demands of GT racing, including shared driving duties and longer race formats.
“This is a big pivoting step for me as a driver moving from single-seaters into GT racing. I can’t wait to get on track and start chasing podiums for the first time ever with a roof over my head.”
Fans will be able to follow Sceats’ progress throughout the season, with all races broadcast live via YouTube.
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