Mercedes-AMG brings a top line-up with victory ambitions to the 24 Hours of Spa

Seven teams with twelve Mercedes-AMG GT3s in action at the endurance classic
•     Mercedes-AMG targets overall victory and ‘Coupe du Roi’ defence
•     Stefan Wendl: “As a manufacturer, you want to win such a prestigious event.”

This year’s 77th edition of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa will once again live up to its reputation as the biggest GT3 event in the world. The Belgian endurance classic at the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (25 to 29 June) will see ten manufacturers represented for the first time in 2025 with a record line-up of 77 GT3 cars. The high-class field also includes twelve Mercedes-AMG GT3s, which will be entered by seven Customer Racing Teams. Together, the aim is to successfully defend the ‘Coupe Du Roi’ and, after 2013 and 2022, also achieve first place in the overall standings again.

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Four Mercedes-AMG GT3s compete for overall victory in the PRO category
The overall victory is usually decided among the participants in the PRO class. In this top category, Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed, Mercedes-AMG Team MANN-FILTER, GoodSmile Racing and Boutsen VDS will each be competing with one Mercedes-AMG GT3. Three race cars from Affalterbach will be fighting for victory in the SILVER and two more each in the GOLD and BRONZE classifications. One Mercedes-AMG GT3 will enter the PRO-AM category. 

The twelve Mercedes-AMG GT3s will be occupied by 43 drivers from 17 nations. Belgian Maxime Martin and the Boutsen VDS team will contest their home race at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Ten of the drivers are members of the Mercedes-AMG squad. With Nick Catsburg (NED/2015), Maximilian Götz (GER/2013), Jules Gounon (AND/2022) and local favourite Maxime Martin (BEL/2016), four former winners of the 24-hour race are also part of the line-up. On the other hand, there are nine debutants. Most of the teams and drivers will use this week’s prologue as preparation for the 24-hour highlight on the Formula One circuit.

Line-up Mercedes-AMG, 2025 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa¹

¹ subject to last-minute changes.

Points awarded for the GT World Challenge Europe and the Intercontinental GT Challenge 
The CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa will once again award points for two different series this year. The endurance classic in the Belgian Ardennes is not only part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge race calendar, but also serves as the third round of the GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS Endurance Cup. Points for the endurance classification of the continental series are awarded after six, twelve and 24 hours of racing.

The first sporting decisions of the race weekend will be made on Thursday, when the best average lap times in four qualifying sessions will be used to determine the 20 starters for Friday’s Superpole individual time trial. The 24-hour race will start on Saturday, 28 June, at 4.30 pm CEST. As in previous years, other SRO series will be part of the supporting programme. Both the GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli and the GT4 European Series powered by Rafa Racing Club will run two one-hour races each.

Figures, Data, Facts

“The 24 Hours of Spa is the biggest GT race in the world. As a manufacturer, you want to win such a prestigious event. We have a line-up capable of winning with four Pro cars. So overall victory is the clear objective for us. We also want to defend the Coupe Du Roi. Last year, we won in three classes for the first time. And this year, we are again strongly represented in all the individual classifications.”
Stefan Wendl, Head of Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing 

“This race is obviously one of the highlights of the season. I’ll be competing with Jules and Luca again. That’s a strong line-up. Last year was a bit unfortunate when we retired with a technical defect. But together with GetSpeed, we have improved the overall package once again and are in good spirits. The aim must be to finish on the podium and, at best, to win.”
Fabian Schiller, Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed #17 

“I’m really looking forward to Spa. It’s no secret that I would like to add a victory at the 24 Hours of Spa to my CV. Last year we had a good car, but some bad luck during the race. We are now looking ahead and will prepare as best we can to win the race. But in the end, a 24-hour race like this always requires a bit of luck.”
Maro Engel, Mercedes-AMG Team MANN-FILTER #48

“It’s more than just a race for me – it’s a home race with a huge family tradition. My father, my uncle, and I are proud to be on the Wall of Fame. We hold the record for the most family victories as well. My father won the race four times, my uncle twice and one for myself. This marks my 19th participation in the Spa 24 Hours, with 18 consecutive years on the grid. It means a lot to me now to be able to compete under the umbrella of AMG. I’m fully motivated to add more victories to our family’s record.”
Maxime Martin, Boutsen VDS #9

“Last year it was all about avoiding penalties and keeping the car on the track in the rain. The first 21 hours will be about staying on the lead lap with clean stops. The traffic will be a challenge with over 70 GT3 cars. Our goal is to finish on the podium. I’ve raced with Russell and Indy many times in IMSA so we’re a good fit.”
Philip Ellis, Winward Racing #57

“I’m very excited to be taking part in the 24 Hours of Spa for the first time. It’s a very special event and difficult to compare with other races. The track is anything but easy to drive with its many high-speed corners, but I know the circuit from the ADAC GT Masters. Nevertheless, I might watch a few videos on how best to get through the night.”
Tom Kalender, GetSpeed #3