Mercedes-AMG wins 2026 IGTC Bathurst 12 Hours as GMR and High Class Porsche defy odds, top two starting 29th and 30th.
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IGTC | 2026 | Bathurst 12 Hours | Race | Mercedes-AMG claims dramatic victory from 29th on the grid

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…

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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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Russell feels weekend is over after unreliability in F1 Monaco GP qualifying

The 2025 F1 Monaco GP has been a nightmare for the two Mercedes drivers so far. A Grand Prix where your qualifying position shapes your overall race result the most, George Russell sees the Sunday afternoon race as “the weekend over” after qualifying in 14th place on the grid with 1:11.507, right ahead of his…

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Mercedes AMG-PETRONAS car during the F1 Miami GP, ahead of updates for future races
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Mercedes on important updates for W16 ahead of European F1 races

Mercedes AMG-PETRONAS technical director James Allison shared important insights and updates as the F1 season returns to the famous European circuits. With six rounds already completed of the 2025 season, Mercedes managed to keep up with McLaren, and the second position in the Constructors Championship shows that well. Both drivers proved their talent with amazing…

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Russell to start P5 for F1 Miami GP following “worst qualifying of the year” 

After securing P5 in qualifying, his “worst quali of the year,” George Russell claimed that he “couldn’t drive to [his] potential” at F1 Miami GP qualifying. King of consistency facing issues in Miami Good qualifying has been a consistent theme of Russell’s 2025 season so far, performing his best on Saturdays.  In Miami, however, Russell…

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George Russell during FP1 - Japanese GP 2025
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George Russell reflects on positive day for Mercedes at F1 Japanese GP

With a week in between, the break has allowed the drivers to return stronger to the asphalt at the F1 Japanese GP in Suzuka, including George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. With both free practice sessions completed, one driver stands out aside from the McLarens: Russell in his Mercedes. During the first laps on Suzuka’s track,…

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Mercedes Director of Strategic Development Simone Resta has praised Kimi Antonelli for his outstanding drive through the field at the 2025 F1 Australian Grand Prix.
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Resta: Antonelli “very mature” in his charge through the field at the F1 Australian GP

Mercedes Director of Strategic Development Simone Resta reflects on the team’s performance in Melbourne. The Italian praised both Russell and Antonelli following a difficult opening F1 Grand Prix for the 2025 season. In the wake of last weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, eyes are on Mercedes following a strong performance from the German Marque. A podium…

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Adidas to become Official Team Partner for Mercedes F1

Two iconic and historical brands are joining their forces, hoping to succeed together.  Sportswear and activewear brand Adidas has officially become a Mercedes F1 partner, marking the beginning of the apparel seller’s collaboration with the top single seaters championship. Innovation that excites In particular, the duo will combine their years and years of sports experience…

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“That was a mistake” — Mercedes TD James Allison rues Hamilton’s alternate tyre strategy as he addresses their “disappointing” result at F1 Singapore GP

A podium seemed to be on the cards for Mercedes at the Singapore Grand Prix after they managed to lock out the second row on the grid in an interrupted qualifying session. However, certain missteps on the part of the pit wall in terms of splitting strategies and subpar race pace compromised their performance massively….

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