Earl Bamber Motorsport returns to GT World Challenge Australia with pink porky Porsche

Earl Bamber Motorsport is back in GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS for the first time since 2023, stepping up to GT3 with a #81 Porsche 911 GT3 R in a fresh take on the classic pink livery for the penultimate round at Sydney Motorsport Park.

The team last appeared in the series in 2023, running a single round with Tom McLennan in a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. McLennan is back for this one too – now alongside Andrew Georgiadis, with both drivers making their GT3 debuts in the Pro-Am class.

McLennan brings the experience

McLennan brings a wealth of experience. He has raced in SRO Motorsports Australia’s Monochrome GT4 Australia series since 2024, taking a Silver-class podium in each of his first four starts in the Method Motorsport McLaren Artura GT4, plus outings in Porsche Sprint Challenge Australia, Formula Ford Australia, Formula Regional Oceania, the Bathurst 6 Hour and Porsche Carrera Cup Australia.

“I’ve done two test days in the new Porsche at Queensland Raceway and I’m really excited to make my GT3 debut,” said McLennan. “I can’t wait to get down there just to figure how the Porsche handles a real high speed track. There’s similarities between the GT3-specification and a Cup Car at Queensland Raceway, but in Sydney it’s going to be totally different due to the high-speed nature of the layout. I’ve heard Turn 1 is flat, so that will be exciting in a GT3R.

“I’ve never raced in GT3 before, but I’m excited for it and to compete against some of the leading Supercars drivers is an awesome opportunity.”

Georgiadis steps up

Georgiadis has spent his short career on Porsche’s Australian one-make ladder, starting out in 2024. He took six class podiums in nine races from round three of his debut Sprint Challenge season. In 2026 he debuted in the Carrera Cup, taking pole and his first class win at Queensland Raceway.

“It’s an unreal experience to drive the new 911 GT3 R,” said Georgiadis. “The car is brilliant and the aero is something that I’m going to have to get used to. It’s a very, very quick package and obviously, the braking marker gets pushed back a bit further, so I just need to put my trust in it. We have some test days coming up, so we hopefully can dial ourselves in and prepare intricately.

“Partnering up with a co-driver is the most exciting part for me because I haven’t done that at this level before. Tom knows how to steer a car well and he’s vastly experienced, so I’m excited to learn along the way.”