The remainder of the headlining FFSA GT Tour & Prototype series element of the French ‘GT Tour’ has been cancelled for 2016.

Following an nine-car entry for the season opener at Nogaro, the planned second round in Marrakech, Morocco, was pulled. Now, due to a continuing dearth of entries, promoter Oreca and the FFSA have elected to cancel the remaining races scheduled for this year, planned for Magny-Cours, the Le Mans Bugatti circuit, Imola and Paul Ricard.

The overall GT Tour event will continue, however, incorporating the French F4 championship, touring-car series, Porsche Carrera Cup France, Peugeot RCZ Cup and Renault Clio Cup.

There was perhaps an element of tactical timing to the announcement, coming as it did during the first free practice session for the Le Mans 24 Hours.

Oreca president Hugues de Chaunac said: “Cancelling was a very difficult decision, but there was no other alternative. We did everything we could for months to find and convince more competitors. Despite the support of existing teams, we haven’t achieved this and that is why the series cannot continue.”

Oreca also confirmed it will not attempt to promote the series in 2017, possibly leaving the door open for Stephane Ratel’s proposed French-centred GT3 series to take FFSA GT’s place.