Mercedes‑AMG’s GMR crew edged a dramatic Bathurst 12 Hour to take an early IGTC lead

Mercedes‑AMG’s GMR entry driven by Maro Engel, Maxime Martin and Mikaël Grenier won the Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour after a frenetic finale, finishing roughly one second ahead of the High Class Racing Porsche.

Officials said the race featured multiple safety car interventions and a near‑hour red flag that reshaped strategies.

Attendance hit a record 55,231, and only 13 cars finished on the lead lap.

The result gives Mercedes‑AMG valuable manufacturer points and momentum at the start of the Intercontinental GT Challenge season.

Teams and sponsors will adjust plans ahead of the Nürburgring 24h round, while competitors must reassess reliability and race tactics after a weekend of unusual incidents that materially affected championship positioning.