Ferrari coming back to the 12 Hour

By Thomas Miles

Date posted: 6 December 2024

For the first time in five years Ferrari will be taking on the Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour thanks to the next chapter for Arise Racing.

After winning the GT World Challenge Australia title with Chaz Mostert and Liam Talbot in its rookie season, Arise Racing has set its sights on Mount Panorama.

The team will field its two Ferrari 296 GT3s for the first time in the international enduro with one in Pro and another in Pro Am.

Whilst the drivers who will steer the “Prancing Horses” around the Mountain are yet to be revealed, Arise Racing GT Team Principal Jordan Oon cannot wait for the team’s new challenge.

“The 2025 Bathurst 12 Hour has been the ultimate goal of the Arise Racing GT program from the very start, and given Ferrari’s previous 12 Hour success, we feel like we have massive shoes to fill!” said Jordan Oon, Arise Racing GT Team Principal.

“The car performed brilliantly at the final GTWCA round which is credit to Ferrari and Oreca for producing such a great package in the 296, and we cannot wait to push it to its limits in one of the most demanding endurance events in the world.

“We’re in the final stages of securing some fantastic driver lineups and are thrilled for the opportunity to compete among the best GT3 Teams from both Australia and across the globe. As always, I need to thank Lance East Exotics, and the team – their hard work and dedication have been the reason behind our success, now it’s time to take on Bathurst!”

Ferrari has a proud history in the Bathurst 12 Hour with its 296 GT3 the fourth generation of the brand’s GT3 car to take on the event.

The first Ferrari sighting in the event was in 2011 and three years later Craig Lowndes, John Bowe, Mika Salo and Peter Edwards pushed a 458 GT3 to victory lane in a memorable finish.

In 2017 Lowndes was again at the centre of a Ferrari victory with Triple Eight teammate Jamie Whincup and Toni Vilander in a 488.

The last time Ferrari entered the race was 2020, but the HubAuto entry of Daniel Serra was withdrawn.

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Ferrari coming back to the 12 Hour

“The 2025 Bathurst 12 Hour has been the ultimate goal of the Arise Racing GT program from the very start, and given Ferrari’s previous 12 Hour success, we feel like we have massive shoes to fill!” said Jordan Oon, Arise Racing GT Team Principal.

Ferrari has a proud history in the Bathurst 12 Hour with its 296 GT3 the fourth generation of the brand’s GT3 car to take on the event.

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