The circuit opened in March. The first GT race weekend is April 18–19 — and it is bringing a different class of machinery entirely.
A1 Motor Park hosts the AFB National Championship Round and the Lap Battle Masters by Georgi Donchev on the same weekend. Ferrari GT3. McLaren GT3. Lamborghini GT3. Porsche. This is the same category of car that races at Le Mans and the Nürburgring 24 Hours — on a circuit that has been open for less than a month.
The Programme
18–19 April 2026 · A1 Motor Park, Samokov
AFB National Championship runs in two groups, forming Bulgaria's own track championship. This is structured racing — qualifying, race starts, official timing, results. Not a show run.
Lap Battle Masters by Georgi Donchev is a pure time attack format. Every driver against the clock. Individual laps, no racing room to hide in, maximum commitment on every corner. The stopwatch decides.
Open Pit sessions run throughout the weekend. Spectators can walk the pitlane, stand next to the cars, and see what a GT3 machine actually looks like up close. At most serious motorsport events this kind of access simply does not exist.
The Cars
GT3 is not a loose term. Ferrari 296 GT3, McLaren 720S GT3, Lamborghini Huracán GT3 — these are purpose-built racing machines with full aerodynamic packages, sequential gearboxes, and racing slicks. They are not modified road cars. Seeing them in person at a circuit of this quality is something worth making the trip for.
Why This Weekend Matters
A1 Motor Park opened with BMW Cup and the BES 999 endurance race in early April. This weekend is the next chapter — and the arrival of GT3 machinery signals that the circuit is already attracting the level of event that people travel hours to watch.
Bulgaria has never had a circuit capable of hosting this class of competition. Now it does.
Tickets
The event is open to the public.
Buy tickets: kupibileti.bg/bg/category/314
Tickets are moving quickly — the event has been described as one of the leading motorsport highlights of the spring.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is happening at A1 Motor Park on April 18–19? AFB National Championship (two-group track championship) and Lap Battle Masters by Georgi Donchev — a pure time attack format. GT cars on track include Ferrari GT3, McLaren GT3, Lamborghini GT3 and Porsche.
What is Lap Battle Masters? Lap Battle Masters is a time attack competition organised by Georgi Donchev. Drivers compete individually against the clock for the fastest single lap — no wheel-to-wheel racing, pure driver and machine against the track.
Can I attend as a spectator? Yes. The event is fully open to the public. Tickets are available online at kupibileti.bg or at the gate.
Can I drive at the event? Open Pit sessions are available during the weekend. Contact the organisers via the ticket page for current session availability.
Where is A1 Motor Park? Near Samokov, Bulgaria — approximately 60 km south of Sofia via the E79 highway. Drive time from central Sofia is around 55 minutes.
Where can I stay near A1 Motor Park? Everwood Hotel & Restaurant in Govedarci is our recommended partner — 15 km from the circuit, with restaurant, spa and parking for trailers. See our full accommodation guide for all options.
See the full 2026 event calendar at circuit-insider.com/events — including all championship rounds, endurance races, track days and open days.
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