Brown, Mostert spearhead Ferrari Bathurst assault
Supercars championship rivals Will Brown and Chaz Mostert have joined forces to front Ferrari’s assault on the 2025 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour.
Mostert and Brown will race the Pro class Ferrari 296 GT3 Arise Racing entry alongside factory “prancing horse” driver Daniel Serra.
The trio shapes up as one of the leading Bathurst 12 Hour combinations as they hope to push the famous Italian brand to a third victory at the event.
It is a change of scenery for Brown and Mostert, who have spent 2024 racing against each other for titles.
Mostert is familiar with an Arise Racing Ferrari having driven it to GT World Challenge Australia glory with Liam Talbot.
Chaz Mostert racing the Arise Racing Ferrari at Phillip Island. Image: Race project
Brown was also in action, steering an Audi, but he had the last laugh, taking a maiden Supercars Championship crown for Triple Eight as Mostert settled for third in a WAU Mustang.
Now they will race alongside each other chasing a Bathurst 12 Hour victory.
“I am really excited to join Arise racing GT at the Bathurst 12 hour,” Brown said.
“After Chaz and Liam beat me in the championship this year, I thought If you can’t beat them then you need to join them!
Will Brown celebrates his Supercars title with the fans at Adelaide. Image: Peter Norton
“I have watched Arise throughout the year and have noticed how professional and committed they are to winning which is something that excited me.
“I can’t wait to get the mountain and have a crack in the Ferrari.”
In a further boost for Mostert, he will be reuniting with longtime engineer Adam DeBorre.
“I’m excited to be back with Arise Racing GT, we had an awesome year in GT Australia and it will be great to be teaming up with Will and Daniel as they’re both fantastic drivers,” Mostert said.
“Also looking forward to teaming back up with my long-time friend and engineer Adam DeBorre.
“Pumped to keep the momentum going for Arise GT!”
Brazilian factory Ferrari driver Serra may not be well known, but he is a two-time class winner at Le Mans, and IMSA Endurance Cup Champion in 2022.
The Arise Racing Ferraris will be taking on Mount Panorama. Image: Supplied
He won two races in this year’s IMSA Sports Car Championship, led by the Daytona 24.
“I’m excited to return to Bathurst,” he said.
“The team had an incredible season in GT Australia, and they know the car and the track very well!
“It will be great to have two fast and experienced drivers at Bathurst! I think we have all the ingredients to have a strong race!”
The 2025 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour will be contested across January 31 – February 2.
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