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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe 75 Express Mercedes-AMG GT3. <\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe 75 Express Mercedes-AMG GT3. <\/p>\n
The quartet will share the #75 Mercedes-AMG GT3 under the 75 Express moniker in GTD Pro.<\/p>\n
It will be Mostert\u2019s first start at Daytona since 2020, when he won the GTLM division with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in a BMW M8 GTE.<\/p>\n
Power, meanwhile, makes his long-awaited debut. The two-time IndyCar Series winner was in line to contest the 2023 edition with Habul until his wife fell sick.<\/p>\n
\u201cDaytona is one of the most difficult and exciting races on the calendar,\u201d said Engel.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe \u2018American way of racing\u2019, with its many yellow flag phases and special handling, means that the field always stays close together.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven cars that are several laps behind can return to the leading lap during the yellow flag phases. In the end, it\u2019s often a real sprint that decides the winner.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m proud to have won this race twice with Mercedes-AMG. In 2026,<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll be competing in the endurance classic for the eighth time, and the goal remains the same: we want to fight for victory.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo do that, you need a consistent car, a team that has mastered the set-up and strategy, and a driver quartet who remain flawless until the very end.\u201d<\/p>\n
Overnight, Mercedes-AMG announced the 75 Express entry among five cars for the multi-class endurance race.<\/p>\n
Australian Scott Andrews will return to the Lone Star Racing fold with Ralf Aron, Lin Hodenius, and James Roe Jr. in a GTD entry.<\/p>\n
Winward Racing will field two cars, with its #48 GTD Pro entry led by Luca Stolz alongside Jason Hart, Maxime Martin, and Scott Noble. Its other car, the #57 GTD entry, will be driven by Lucas Auer, Indy Dontje, Philip Ellis, and Russell Ward.<\/p>\n
The Bartone Bros with GetSpeed entry features a star-studded line-up with the #69 to be shared by Anthony Bartone, Maximilian Gotz, Jules Gounon, and Fabian Schiller.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Rolex 24 At Daytona is an absolute highlight at the start of the new racing calendar,\u201d said Stefan Wendl, head of Mercedes-AMG customer racing.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur Customer Racing Teams are entering the race with strong line-ups in the GTD Pro and GTD classes.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have shown in recent years that the Mercedes-AMG GT3 is absolutely competitive at the Daytona International Speedway.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur goal is clear: we want to compete for victory again in the 24-hour race and also play a leading role in the IMSA championship in 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe chance of a hat-trick gives us additional motivation.\u201d<\/p>\n
2026 Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing team line-up, Daytona 24<\/p>\n
Num
\nTeam
\nDriver
\nClass<\/p>\n
48
\nWinward Racing
\nJason Hart (USA)
Maxime Martin (BEL)
Scott Noble (USA)
Luca Stolz (GER)
\nGTD Pro<\/p>\n
57
\nWinward Racing
\nLucas Auer (AUT)
Indy Dontje (NED)
Philip Ellis (SUI)
Russell Ward (USA)
\nGTD<\/p>\n
69
\nBartone Bros with GetSpeed
\nAnthony Bartone (USA)
Maximilian G\u00f6tz (GER)
Jules Gounon (AND)
Fabian Schiller (GER)
\nGTD Pro<\/p>\n
75
\n75 Express
\nMaro Engel (GER)
Kenny Habul (AUS)
Chaz Mostert (AUS)
Will Power (AUS)
\nGTD Pro<\/p>\n
80
\nLone Star Racing
\nScott Andrews (AUS)
Ralf Aron (EST)
Lin Hodenius (NED)
James Roe Jr. (IRL)
\nGTD<\/p>\n
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