Six manufacturers launch the biggest IGTC season since 2020 as Bathurst 12 Hour opens at Mount Panorama.
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IGTC | 2026 | Bathurst 12 Hours | Preview | Champions, debutants and history await at Mount Panorama

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…

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Bathurst 12 Hour confirms 35-car grid with 115 drivers, global GT stars and nine former winners set for epic showdown.
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115 drivers, 35 cars, 22 nationalities: 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour final entry list locked in

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…

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Six manufacturers confirmed for 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) across five global endurance events.
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IGTC secures six-manufacturer line-up for landmark 2026 GTWC campaign

Six manufacturers will contest the 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) season, marking the highest total since 2020 and underlining the championship’s renewed global strength. Newcomers Chevrolet and Ford join established GT3 heavyweights BMW, Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche for Season 11 of SRO’s globe-spanning endurance series. Notably, BMW returns as reigning manufacturers’ champion, while Chevrolet and…

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

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….

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