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Porsche Confirms Two Factory-Backed Pro Entries for 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour

Factory support signals a renewed push for victory ahead of the IGTC season opener in February.

Overview

  • Earl Bamber Motorsport will return with a Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) for Klaus Bachler, Ricardo Feller and Laurin Heinrich in the Pro class.
  • Absolute Racing has named Matt Campbell, Alessio Picariello and Bastian Buus to its Pro-class Porsche 911 GT3 R lineup.
  • Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific is backing both programs, with managing director Alexandre Gibot calling the driver lineups strong contenders.
  • Campbell is a two-time Bathurst winner as Absolute targets its first podium, while Bachler is set for his Bathurst debut alongside experienced teammates.
  • The Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour runs February 13–15, 2026 as the IGTC opener, and outlets report Porsche may announce an additional factory team soon.