Valentino Rossi’s 2026 Bathurst 12 Hours Livery Unveiled
WRT has unveiled the livery for Valentino Rossi’s team ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 Bathurst 12 Hours. This event signifies the beginning of Rossi’s new racing season, where he aims to build on last year’s success.
Valentino Rossi Returns to Bathurst
The legendary MotoGP champion, Valentino Rossi, confirmed his participation in this year’s Bathurst 12 Hours back in late 2022. Rossi will be reunited with his 2025 team-mate Raffaele Marciello and last year’s winner Augusto Farfus. Together, they finished second last year, achieving a remarkable 1-2 finish for WRT.
2026 Bathurst 12 Hours Details
This year marks the debut of the No. 46 BMW M4 GT3 Evo in the Bathurst race. The BMW has already celebrated numerous victories driven by the Belgian team, WRT. Rossi’s fans are eager to see if this new model can replicate the success of its predecessor.
- Race Date: 2026 Bathurst 12 Hours
- Team: WRT
- Car: No. 46 BMW M4 GT3 Evo
- Drivers:
- Valentino Rossi
- Augusto Farfus
- Raffaele Marciello
Rossi’s Future in Racing
Earlier this year, Rossi confirmed a three-year contract extension with BMW. He is set to participate fully in the GT World Challenge Europe, which encompasses both sprint and endurance races. This season marks his return to a full schedule in GT racing since 2024.
Although successful in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in previous years, Rossi will not compete in the LMGT3 category in 2026. Instead, his No. 46 BMW will feature Dan Harper throughout the season, alongside Max Hesse in endurance events.
Exciting Start to the 2026 Season
Rossi and Harper started the year on a high note, winning the GTD Pro class during the Daytona 24 Hours. Harper has expressed his admiration for Rossi, calling it special to be his teammate.
As the 2026 MotoGP season kicks off, Rossi will maintain a presence in select MotoGP events, as confirmed by VR46 team boss Pablo Nieto during the recent season launch event in Kuala Lumpur.
Fans around the world are eager to see how Rossi performs at Bathurst and throughout the rest of the 2026 season.
