
Bathurst 12 Hour 2025: Final GT3 Battle Looms for German Manufacturers
The 2025 Bathurst 12 Hour features 23 cars competing on the legendary 3.86-mile Mount Panorama circuit, widely regarded as one of the world's finest racing venues. While the entry list is smaller than previous years, the quality of competition remains exceptional.

Race cars compete at Bathurst track
The GT3-dominated grid includes 19 cars in the outright class, with German manufacturers Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Porsche looking to add to their impressive track records. This year could mark Audi's last competitive appearance before shifting focus to Formula 1.
Key entries include:
- Porsche's defending champions return with Matt Campbell, Ayhcancan Güven, and Alessio Picariello
- Mercedes-AMG features strong lineups including Luca Stolz and Jules Gounon
- Audi fields a competitive Pro entry with Broc Feeney, Liam Talbot, and Ricardo Feller
- BMW brings star power with Valentino Rossi alongside Raffaele Marciello and Charles Weerts
- Ferrari enters two 296 GT3s, including one with Daniel Serra, Will Brown, and Chaz Mostert
The qualifying format features two 30-minute sessions followed by the 15-minute Pirelli Pole Battle on Saturday, February 1. The race starts at 5:45am local time on Sunday, February 2 (1:45pm ET Saturday).
Looking ahead, the 2026 event could see new manufacturers join the grid, with potential entries from Chevrolet's Corvette GT3.R and Ford's Mustang GT3, signaling an exciting future for this prestigious endurance race.
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