As the motorsport world gears up for another thrilling season, all eyes turn to the iconic Mount Panorama Circuit for the 2025 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour. Scheduled for January 31 to February 2, this year’s event promises to be a spectacular showcase of endurance racing, cutting-edge technology, and international talent.
The Bathurst 12 Hour, Australia’s premier endurance race, will once again kick off the Intercontinental GT Challenge and set the tone for the 2025 Australian motorsport calendar. With a field of world-class GT3 drivers and teams ready to battle it out in the grueling once-around-the-clock contest, fans can expect heart-stopping action, strategic pit stops, and the ultimate test of man and machine against the unforgiving Mount Panorama circuit.
This year’s event is generating unprecedented buzz, thanks to the potential debut of exciting new models like the Ferrari 296 GT3, Ford Mustang GT3, and Chevrolet Corvette GT3. As teams and drivers prepare to tackle the mountain, let’s dive into what makes the 2025 Bathurst 12 Hour a must-watch event for motorsport enthusiasts around the globe.
Teams, Drivers and Cars
No. | Team / Drivers | Make / Model | Class |
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04 | Grove Racing | Mercedes-AMG GT3 | Bronze |
09 | Hallmarc Racing | Audi R8 LMS EVO | Bronze |
14 | Volante Rosso Motorsport | Aston Martin Vantage GT3 | Silver |
24 | Method Motorsport | McLaren Artura GT4 | GT4 |
25 | Method Motorsport | McLaren Artura GT4 | GT4 |
26 | Arise Racing GT | Ferrari 296 GT3 | Pro |
27 | Heart of Racing by SPS | Mercedes-AMG GT3 | Bronze |
19 | Team Nineteen | Mercedes-AMG GT4 | GT4 |
32 | Team WRT | BMW M4 GT3 | Pro |
36 | Arise Racing GT | Ferrari 296 GT3 | Pro-Am |
44 | Valmont Racing / Tigani Motorsport | Audi R8 LMS EVO II | Pro-Am |
47 | Supabarn Supermarkets / Tigani Motorsport | Mercedes-AMG GT3 | Silver |
46 | Team WRT | BMW M4 GT3 | Pro |
50 | Vantage Team KTM | KTM X-Bow GT2 | INV |
75 | SunEnergy1 Racing | Mercedes-AMG GT3 | Pro |
77 | Mercedes-AMG Team Craft-Bamboo Racing | Mercedes-AMG GT3 | Pro |
91 | The Bend | Porsche 911GT3R (992) | Pro-Am |
93 | Wall Racing | Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 | Silver |
111 | 111 Racing | Mercedes-AMG GT3 | Bronze |
183 | Jamec Racing / Team MPC | Audi R8 LMS EVO II | PRO |
222 | Scott Taylor Motorsport | Mercedes-AMG GT3 | Pro |
888 | Mercedes-AMG Team GMR | Mercedes-AMG GT3 | Pro |
911 | Absolute Racing | Porsche 911GT3R (992) | Pro |
Confirmed Racing Schedule
Date | Time | Event | Group/Category | Duration |
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Fri 31 Jan | 07:55 AM | Practice 1 | Ferrari Challenge Australasia | 25 mins |
08:35 AM | Practice 1 | Bathurst 12 Hour | 40 mins | |
09:30 AM | Qualifying 1 | Combined Sedans | 30 mins | |
10:10 AM | Practice 2 (Bronze Drivers Only) | Bathurst 12 Hour | 40 mins | |
11:00 AM | Demonstration Session | - | 20 mins | |
11:30 AM | Qualifying 1 | Ferrari Challenge Australasia | 30 mins | |
01:00 PM | Qualifying 2 | Combined Sedans | 30 mins | |
01:45 PM | Practice 3 | Bathurst 12 Hour | 40 mins | |
02:35 PM | Demonstration Session | - | 20 mins | |
03:05 PM | Race 1 | Ferrari Challenge Australasia | 30 mins | |
03:45 PM | Race 1 | Combined Sedans | 30 mins | |
04:30 PM | Practice 4 (Bronze Drivers Only) | Bathurst 12 Hour | 40 mins | |
05:15 PM | Supercars Testing | Repco Supercars Championship | 40 mins | |
Sat 01 Feb | 07:20 AM | Supercars Testing | Repco Supercars Championship | 20 mins |
07:50 AM | Race 2 | Combined Sedans | 30 mins | |
08:35 AM | Practice 5 | Bathurst 12 Hour | 60 mins | |
09:45 AM | Demonstration Session | - | 25 mins | |
10:25 AM | Practice 6 | Bathurst 12 Hour | 60 mins | |
11:35 AM | Qualifying 2 | Ferrari Challenge Australasia | 30 mins | |
01:05 PM | Qualifying | Bathurst 12 Hour | 60 mins | |
02:35 PM | Race 3 | Combined Sedans | 30 mins | |
03:20 PM | Race 2 | Ferrari Challenge Australasia | 30 mins | |
04:05 PM | Pirelli Pole Battle | Bathurst 12 Hour | 15 mins | |
04:35 PM | Sponsor Ride Sessions | - | 45 mins | |
05:25 PM | Supercars Testing | Repco Supercars Championship | 30 mins | |
Sun 02 Feb | 05:45 AM | 2025 Meguiar's Bathurst 12 Hour | Bathurst 12 Hour | 12 hours |