2026 Bathurst 12 Hour: Complete Guide to Drivers, Teams, and Viewing Options
Mount Panorama will be the prestigious location for the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour, an illustrious endurance race in Australia. This highly anticipated event is set for Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 5:45 AM AEDT to 6:00 PM AEDT. A total of 115 drivers from 22 different nationalities will participate, including nine former winners, showcasing the global appeal and competitive nature of the race.
Race Details
The Bathurst 12 Hour promises to be an exhilarating event. Fans can watch live as the race unfolds, featuring some of the best drivers in the world.
Schedule
The complete track schedule is as follows (all times in AEDT):
- Friday, February 13
- 8:45 AM — Practice 1
- 11:00 AM — Practice 2 (Bronze drivers only)
- 2:10 PM — Practice 3
- 4:40 PM — Practice 4 (Bronze drivers only)
- Saturday, February 14
- 8:05 AM — Practice 5
- 10:05 AM — Practice 6
- 1:05 PM — Qualifying (Parts 1 & 2)
- 4:15 PM — Qualifying (Pirelli Pole Battle)
Viewing Options
Fans can tune in to watch the race live and without interruptions on Foxtel (Channel 506) and Kayo Sports. For the first time, the Bathurst 12 Hour will also be available in stunning 4K resolution. Coverage for qualifying begins on Saturday at 1:00 PM AEDT, and Sunday’s live coverage starts at 5:30 AM AEDT.
Driver and Team Line-Ups
Here are some of the teams and their drivers participating in the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour:
| Car Number | Team | Car Model | Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Johor Motorsports Racing (PRO) | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R | Alexandar Sims (GBR), Nicky Catsburg (NLD), Earl Bamber (NZL) |
| #6 | Mercedes-AMG Team Tigani Motorsport (PRO) | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | Jayden Ojeda (AUS), Fabian Schiller (GER), Philip Ellis (CHE) |
| #9 | Hallmarc / Team MPC | Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II (BRO) | Marc Cini (AUS), Dean Fiore (AUS), Lee Holdsworth (AUS) |
| #888 | Mercedes-AMG Team GMR (PRO) | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | Maro Engel (GER), Mikael Grenier (CAN), Maxime Martin (BEL) |
Conclusion
The 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour is set to be a spectacular showcase of talent, teamwork, and endurance racing. With a strong lineup of drivers and teams, fans can expect thrilling action on the track at Mount Panorama. Tune in to Filmogaz.com for updates and live coverage of this esteemed event.
