Johor Motorsports Racing will return to Australia in February 2026 for the Bathurst 12 Hours, the opening round of the Intercontinental GT World Challenge. The Malaysian team will come back to Mount Panorama with a new chapter, running the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R after ending their long partnership with Triple Eight Engineering and Mercedes-AMG.

Between 2022 and 2024, Johor Motorsports Racing achieved three podium finishes at Bathurst, showing strong performance and consistency at one of the toughest endurance races on the calendar. The team did not take part in the 2025 event as it marked the end of their six-year collaboration with Mercedes-AMG and a transition to a new manufacturer.

Intercontinental GT World Challenge: Spa and Suzuka

Johor Motorsports Racing also took part in two Intercontinental GT World Challenge events in 2025.

At the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, the team entered one car in the Bronze Cup. The line-up consisted of Prince Jefri Ibrahim, Prince Abu Bakar Ibrahim, Alexander Sims, and Jordan Love. The team managed to finish the full 24-hour race, gaining important endurance experience with the Corvette.

Double Podium at Suzuka 1000km

For the Suzuka 1000km, Johor Motorsports Racing entered two cars, and both finished on the podium.

Car #2, driven by Alexander Sims, Scott McLaughlin, and Nicky Catsburg, finished third overall after a strong race.

The #99, driven by Prince Jefri Ibrahim, Prince Abu Bakar Ibrahim, and Konsta Lappalainen, secured third place in the Pro-Am class. With both cars reaching the podium, Suzuka became one of the team’s strongest results of the season.

Focus on Bathurst 2026

With solid results in GT World Challenge Asia and encouraging performances in the Intercontinental GT World Challenge, Johor Motorsports Racing now turns its focus to Bathurst 2026. It will be the team’s first appearance at Mount Panorama with Corvette machinery, and the driver line-up has yet to be announced.

As the season opener of the IGTC, the Bathurst 12 Hours will be an important moment for Johor Motorsports Racing as they continue their new era with Corvette.

All Pictures by Intercontinental GT Challenge