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Craft-Bamboo Expands to Two-Car Mercedes-AMG Entry for 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour

The Hong Kong-based team targets its first Mount Panorama triumph with one Pro-Am car inviting inquiries.

Overview

  • The team confirmed two entries for the 2026 race, both using Mercedes-AMG GT3 machinery including an Evo.
  • One car is set for the Pro‑Am class, and the team says that seat is open to prospective drivers.
  • Driver lineups for both cars have not been announced as planning continues, said director Darryl O’Young.
  • Craft-Bamboo has competed at Bathurst since 2015 with multiple top-five finishes but no overall victory.
  • The 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour runs February 13–15 as the IGTC opener, following the squad’s 2025 pole and fifth-place finish.