{"id":42582,"date":"2026-06-10T14:17:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ufifilters.com\/?p=42582"},"modified":"2026-06-10T14:17:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:17:06","slug":"ufi-filters-backs-harry-king-in-global-endurance-racing-across-europe-and-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ufifilters.com\/en\/news-en\/ufi-filters-backs-harry-king-in-global-endurance-racing-across-europe-and-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"UFI Filters backs Harry King in global endurance racing across Europe and the US"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]UFI<\/strong> renews its support for British driver Harry King<\/strong> for the 2026 season, continuing a partnership that began in 2023 and is built on shared values of determination, performance, and continuous improvement. The company will once again stand alongside King as he takes on a demanding international racing calendar across Europe and the United States.<\/p>\n

For 2026, Harry King is set to compete in a high-profile endurance program, racing on some of the world\u2019s most iconic circuits. The new season marks a further step in a collaboration that has already delivered strong sporting results and growing international visibility.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m delighted to share my position as a Porsche Contracted driver for 2026 and beyond,\u201d said Harry King. \u201cIt\u2019s been an ambition and goal of mine to achieve, and to compete at the highest level of GT racing. Measuring yourself up against the best manufacturers and drivers globally is an exciting challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n

A global endurance challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n

King will take part in two of the world\u2019s leading endurance competitions: the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in North America and the European Le Mans Series (ELMS).<\/p>\n

The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is widely regarded as North America\u2019s top endurance racing series for prototype and GT cars, featuring legendary events such as the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. Alongside his US campaign, King will compete in selected ELMS rounds\u2014one of Europe\u2019s most prestigious endurance championships and a key pathway to the 24 Hours of Le Mans.<\/p>\n

A driver on the rise<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2026 season continues Harry King\u2019s steady rise in international GT and endurance racing. After early success in Porsche one-make championships, the British driver has progressively built experience at higher levels of competition, developing strong capabilities in GT3 machinery and endurance race formats.<\/p>\n

\u201cSupporting Harry King means supporting a young talent who embodies our core values of passion, determination, and the relentless pursuit of excellence,\u201d said Irene Carraro, Group Aftermarket Marketing Manager at UFI Filters. \u201cMotorsport represents a natural environment for UFI, where performance, innovation and reliability come together\u2014both on and off the track.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a 2026 program spanning both Europe and the United States, the partnership enters a new, more international phase, strengthening UFI\u2019s presence in some of the most competitive and technologically advanced motorsport arenas, in line with the Group\u2019s long-standing racing heritage.<\/p>\n

IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/strong><\/td>\nCircuit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
January 24\u201325<\/td>\nDaytona 24H<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 20\u201321<\/td>\nSebring 12H<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 17\u201318<\/td>\nLong Beach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
May 3\u20134<\/td>\nLaguna Seca<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
May 29\u201330<\/td>\nDetroit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
June 27\u201328<\/td>\nWatkins Glen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 11\u201312<\/td>\nMosport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August 1\u20132<\/td>\nRoad America<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August 22\u201323<\/td>\nVirginia International<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September 19\u201320<\/td>\nIndianapolis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
October 3\u20134<\/td>\nRoad Atlanta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

European Le Mans Series (selected events)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/strong><\/td>\nCircuit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 11\u201312<\/td>\nBarcelona<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 3\u20134<\/td>\nImola<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September 12\u201313<\/td>\nSilverstone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
October 10\u201311<\/td>\nPortim\u00e3o<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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