Bathurst 12 Hours 2026 Archives

Mercedes-AMG wins 2026 IGTC Bathurst 12 Hours as GMR and High Class Porsche defy odds, top two starting 29th and 30th.

IGTC | 2026 | Bathurst 12 Hours | Race | Mercedes-AMG claims dramatic victory from 29th on the grid

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 week ago03 mins

Mercedes-AMG began the 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) season in spectacular fashion, capturing a record-breaking fourth Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hours victory. The win marked a first Bathurst triumph for the GMR team and its drivers – Maxime Martin, Mikael Grenier, and Maro Engel – with Engel finally conquering Mount Panorama on his 10th attempt. The…

Waters stars in final practice as BMW, Audi and Mercedes-AMG trade pace in dramatic 2026 IGTC Bathurst build-up.

IGTC | 2026 | Bathurst 12 Hours | Practice | BMW, Mercedes-AMG and Audi trade blows ahead of Qualifying

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 week ago09 mins

The 2026 running of the IGTC Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour burst into life across two intense days of practice at Mount Panorama Circuit. Teams wasted no time revealing their intent, with BMW, Mercedes-AMG and Audi trading blows at the top of the timing screens. From punctures and near misses to late-session flyers and red flags,…

Six manufacturers launch the biggest IGTC season since 2020 as Bathurst 12 Hour opens at Mount Panorama.

IGTC | 2026 | Bathurst 12 Hours | Preview | Champions, debutants and history await at Mount Panorama

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 week ago05 mins

The 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) begins in emphatic style this weekend as the Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour hosts its largest IGTC field since 2020. Six manufacturers, 23 IGTC-registered cars and a record six Independent Cup contenders headline a 35-car grid at the daunting Mount Panorama Circuit. The season opener immediately underlines the championship’s global…

Bathurst 12 Hour confirms 35-car grid with 115 drivers, global GT stars and nine former winners set for epic showdown.

115 drivers, 35 cars, 22 nationalities: 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour final entry list locked in

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 week ago04 mins

The final 2026 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour entry list stands confirmed, and it shapes as one of the race’s strongest ever in depth, talent and global representation. Organisers have locked in 35 cars across Pro, Pro-Am, Silver, Bronze, GT4 and Invitational categories. Furthermore, 115 drivers representing 22 nationalities will tackle Mount Panorama, underlining the event’s…

A 36-car grid headlines the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour as Ford debuts and global GT3 giants return to Mount Panorama.

Global grid gathers for landmark 2026 Bathurst 12 Hours

Karishma Persad3 months ago1 week ago04 mins

The 2026 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour will welcome at least 36 cars to Mount Panorama, marking the largest field of the decade at Australia’s International Enduro. Moreover, organisers expect the grid to grow further before entries officially close in early January. Already, the provisional list signals one of the most competitive editions in recent memory….