Inside Motor Sport - Mercedes-AMG Team GMR conquer the Mountain in 2026

Fresh from a commanding run at Mount Panorama, Mercedes AMG Team GMR have been crowned the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour champions, with Maxime Martin, Mikael Grenier and Maro Engel delivering a composed, clinical performance that never wavered under pressure. Across a day defined by strategy, traffic management and relentless pace, the trio kept their AMG GT3 at the front of the fight, absorbing every challenge thrown at them as the race unfolded. From Martin's early-race precision, to Grenier and Engel calm execution through the chaotic middle hours, to Martin taking his chances in the final stint, the effort was as complete as it was convincing. In the aftermath of their victory, the three drivers reflected on what it took to tame the Mountain, the moments that defined their run, and how it feels to stand atop the podium after one of endurance racing's most demanding tests.