Groves announce 12 Hour return, factory driver recruit

Grove Racing has announced its return to the Meguiar's Bathurst 12 Hour in 2025, and has recruited a factory Mercedes-AMG driver.

Five-time class winners at the event, Grove Racing will enter its Mercedes AMG GT3 Evo, with team owners Stephen and Brenton Grove will be joined by Fabian Schiller.

Schiller, a factory Mercedes AMG Performance Driver, will arrive in Australia fresh off his performance at the 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Shortly after racing in the United States, German driver Schiller will complete his first laps aboard a Mercedes-AMG GT3 at the iconic Bathurst circuit. 

Grove Racing returns to Bathurst after missing the 2024 event, having changed from Porsche to Mercedes-AMG machinery in the last 12 months.

The team will also see its GT entry led by the Supercars arm of the team, with Team Principal David Cauchi, Race Engineers Jack Bell and Alistair McVean, and Technical Director Grant McPherson all joining the effort.

"To be back at an event we love, with Mercedes, is something we've been waiting for. Missing the race last year was disappointing, but it feels like we're coming home in a way," Stephen Grove said.

"Having Fabian join us for the race is a huge advantage. His knowledge of the car and its nuances will be invaluable in such a competitive field." 

Brenton Grove added: "It’s going to be a real pleasure to work with the Supercar team for the weekend. I’m incredibly familiar with everyone and all the processes from the Supercar side, so it’ll be nice to experience it from a driver’s perspective."

"We have an outstanding team of people, so it will be cool to show them the other side of Grove Racing. Hopefully, we can achieve some great results." 

The 2025 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour will be contested across January 31 – February 2 with tickets, camping and corporate experiences on sale now via the official event website, www.bathurst12hour.com.au.