Announced last week that it will start using brand new race cars starting in 2027, this week the event kicks off its season.
May 22, Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asian Challenge is about to welcome the competition of the second round of the 2026 season. This is also the first time the Lamborghini Asian Challenge visits the Ningbo International Circuit. Although the grade is slightly lower compared to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia where the season opened in April, the challenge difficulty level of the Ningbo track is actually higher than the former.
The Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asian Challenge 2026 season opening round — Malaysia Sepang International Circuit is an FIA Grade 1 certified track. In comparison, the Ningbo International Circuit is an FIA/FIM Grade 2 certified track. Although the grade is slightly lower, the Ningbo track designed by the team of world-renowned designer Alan Wilson, the challenge difficulty is not low.
Sepang track is 5.543 km long, clockwise layout, max elevation difference 30 meters, total 15 corners (including a 927-meter hairpin turn), 8 straights; The Ningbo International Circuit put into use in 2017 is a counter-clockwise layout, max elevation difference 24 meters, total 22 corners (including 13 left turns, 9 right turns), changing corners combined with terrain drops, creates a big difference compared to the Sepang track which emphasizes high speed.
More corner challenges do not affect the drivers' confidence in competing. As the second round of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asian Challenge 2026 season, the main highlight is currently the Super Trofeo European race champion team Vincenzo Sospiri Racing (VSR) who leads the Pro championship. Drivers Liam Sceats and Gustaw Wisniewski from New Zealand, after winning the overall championship at the Sepang International Circuit, will face strong opponents from the PRO group such as Batmobile Racing, Bundang by Racegraph, Busan by Racegraph teams.
Among them, it is worth mentioning the Lamborghini Busan by Racegraph team lineup. Chinese driver Liu Zexuan will partner with 2000 Macau Grand Prix Champion André Couto, replacing the previous Qian Long and Kim Sangho combination. Liu Zexuan, since starting his racing career at age 26, has already achieved remarkable results in Asian GT events and Formula racing series.
Compared to the more exciting PRO group, the other two groups: PRO-AM group, AM group also each have highlights. Drivers who won the PRO-AM group championship in the first round will also face challenges from Adam Putera and Kumar Prabakaran who won the 2025 Lamborghini Super Trofeo European championship; The AM group highlights the solo driver Bertram Lau from the KAM LUNG Racing team, who tops the points table, and whether he can continue to maintain his form.
The Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asian Challenge second round will officially kick off on May 22. The first day is official practice. Qualifying starts at 10:20 AM on Saturday. The first race begins at 2:55 PM. The second race begins at 11:15 AM on Sunday.
After the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asian Challenge lands at the Ningbo track for the first time, the 2026 season will have two rounds held in China. After competing at the Ningbo track, from September 4 to 6, the fifth round will start at the Shanghai International Circuit, followed by the sixth race and World Finals at the Monza circuit in Italy.
Author: Lu Jia
