Mercedes-AMG with Customer Racing Team Iron Lynx at Le Mans

 Mercedes-AMG with LMGT3 to compete in the 24h Le Mans endurance classic for the first time

•       Car designs based on the Sauber-Mercedes C9 from 1989

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•       Christoph Sagemüller: “I am delighted that we are able to continue this history at Le Mans.”

Mercedes-AMG is celebrating a comeback at the 24 Hours of Le Mans together with Customer Racing Team Iron Lynx – after 26 years, the brand with the star is back at La Sarthe. Three Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 will be on the starting grid for the endurance classic from 11 to 15 June. A special design concept has been developed for the prestigious 24-hour race: The livery of the three cars is reminiscent of the Sauber-Mercedes C9 from 1989. Back then, the Silver Arrows with start numbers #63 and #61 achieved a legendary one-two victory. Among those at the wheel of the victorious number 63 was Jochen Mass, who sadly passed away recently.

The current cars with start numbers #60 and #61 are registered for the entire FIA WEC season in the LMGT3 class. The Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 #60 will be driven by Italian trio Matteo Cairoli, Matteo Cressoni and Claudio Schiavoni – all three have competed at Le Mans on multiple occasions. The Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 #61 will be driven by Martin Berry (AUS), who made his FIA WEC debut with Iron Lynx at Spa-Francorchamps and Lin Hodenius (NED) – who, at 18, is the youngest driver on the grid for the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The line-up is completed by experienced Mercedes-AMG Performance Driver Maxime Martin from Belgium. The third car with start number #63 qualified for the championship last year via the European Le Mans Series (ELMS). The father-son duo Stephen and Brenton Grove (both AUS) will be joined by Mercedes-AMG Performance Driver Luca Stolz (GER). It will be the first Le Mans start for the two Australians. Luca Stolz already competed in the endurance classic at La Sarthe in 2018.

Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing Line-up*

* Subject to change at short notice.

Design homage to Sauber-Mercedes C9
The three cars will make a visual statement at the 2025 24-hour race. The design is a direct homage to the legendary Sauber-Mercedes C9, which scored a double victory at the Circuit de la Sarthe in 1989. The livery is based on the design used back then and is modelled on the original – from the silver base colour to colour-coded side mirrors, which were once used to quickly distinguish between the cars on the track.

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“For Mercedes-AMG, the start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is a significant moment – 26 years after the brand with the star last competed. In 1989, Mercedes-Benz celebrated a major success with a one-two victory. We are paying tribute to the legendary Sauber-Mercedes C9 and this triumph from back then in a very special way. The three Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 represent the present in Customer Racing, but with their special Silver Arrow design inspired by the past, they also pay tribute to a piece of history. I am delighted that we are able to continue this history at Le Mans.”
Christoph Sagemüller, Head of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport 

“The FIA WEC project and the collaboration with Iron Lynx have been intense from the very beginning. We are very proud of where we are right now, because there is a clear trend and a continuous learning curve. We can build on this foundation and continue to develop. A race like the 24 Hours of Le Mans is not just about fast lap times, but also about the perfect cooperation between the team, technology and drivers. That will also be an intense task, but one that we are looking forward to.”
Stefan Wendl, Head of Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing 

“I really like everything about Le Mans. Even the traditional drivers’ parade a week before the start, with thousands of fans, is an absolute highlight and shows how important this race is. In 2025, I will be taking part in the 24-hour race for the ninth time. My clear goal this year is to drive a flawless, strong race. And of course, I personally dream of standing on the podium at Le Mans one day. The fact that Mercedes-AMG is bringing the brand back to La Sarthe after 26 years is something very special. We definitely want to give this return the recognition it deserves.”
Matteo Cairoli, Iron Lynx #60

“The feeling to start in Le Mans is always special – it is a special track and a special event. Le Mans is one of the biggest races in the world. With the team we try to prepare ourselves as best as we can. We are getting better and better from race to race and getting to know the car even more. Even when it’s the first time for my teammates in Le Mans, we are much looking forward to it. The cars are a homage to 1989 is a wonderful gesture as this period is a huge part of the history of the brand. It’s an honor to be part of the line-up as a Mercedes-AMG Performance Driver.”
Maxime Martin, Iron Lynx #61

“The 24h Le Mans is one of the most prestigious events in motorsport that you can compete in as a driver. The atmosphere is unique and everything around is similar to a Formula 1 event. To be there at the start is a great honour. It’s the first of three 24-hour races on three consecutive weekends – that’s immense. The characteristics of the Le Mans circuit are really cool, but different from those at the Nürburgring or Spa-Francorchamps. There are some long straights where you can catch your breath a little physically. I’m looking forward to racing with Brenton and Stephen Grove and hope we can achieve a good result.”
Luca Stolz, Iron Lynx #63