After a 26-year absence, Mercedes-AMG is making its highly anticipated return to the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, teaming up with Customer Racing Team Iron Lynx for the 2025 edition of the endurance classic. From June 11 to 15, three Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 cars will take to the grid at Circuit de la Sarthe, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s motorsport legacy.
A Historic Tribute in Modern Form
To commemorate the occasion, all three entries will feature a special livery inspired by the iconic Sauber-Mercedes C9 that secured a historic 1-2 finish in 1989. The design pays homage to the Silver Arrows that claimed victory with cars #63 and #61—driven in part by the late Jochen Mass, whose legacy will be honored throughout the weekend.
Driver Lineups and Entries
Mercedes-AMG’s presence at Le Mans will include two full-season entries in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) LMGT3 class, along with one car qualified via the European Le Mans Series (ELMS):
#60 Mercedes-AMG LMGT3
- Drivers: Matteo Cairoli, Matteo Cressoni, Claudio Schiavoni (Italy)
- Experience: All three drivers are Le Mans veterans, bringing extensive endurance racing credentials.
#61 Mercedes-AMG LMGT3
- Drivers: Martin Berry (Australia), Lin Hodenius (Netherlands), Maxime Martin (Belgium)
- Notable: At 18, Lin Hodenius is the youngest driver on the 2025 Le Mans grid. Berry debuted with Iron Lynx at Spa, while Martin brings proven experience as a Mercedes-AMG Performance Driver.
#63 Mercedes-AMG LMGT3
- Drivers: Stephen Grove, Brenton Grove (both Australia), Luca Stolz (Germany)
- Background: The entry earned its place via the 2024 ELMS season. It marks a Le Mans debut for the father-son Grove duo, while Stolz returns to La Sarthe after first racing there in 2018.
Mercedes-AMG’s return to Le Mans underscores the brand’s enduring commitment to top-tier motorsport and innovation, combining racing heritage with cutting-edge GT3 performance.
