Ferrari outright attack locked in with local, international GT stars

ARISE RACING GT has confirmed an all-star Professional class squad ahead of their return to the Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour this February 13-15.

The team’s lead Ferrari 296 GT3 will be shared by regular star Jaxon Evans, plus international aces Davide Rigon and Daniel Serra, both Factory Ferrari drivers.

It’s a team that ARGT hope can elevate them higher than a strong fourth-place finish achieved on their Bathurst debut last year, the squad leading the race well within the final hour before a pit stop for fuel dropped them off the podium in the closing stages.

The strong debut outright performance was matched by a Pro-Am class victory for the team’s second entry, claiming the class win and eighth outright.

Brazilian driver Serra returns to the team for the second consecutive year while Italian star Rigon, a factory Ferrari ace, will make his first Bathurst appearance in a decade.

The 39-year-old Rigon has made 11 24 Hours of Le Mans starts, all driving Ferrari cars, and scored two podium finishes in the LMGTE Pro category on the way. He was also part of the GTD Pro winning team in the 2024 24 Hours of Daytona driving the 296 GT3.

Evans’ returns to Arise GT following a stunning campaign in the 2025 GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS championship, finishing second in the Pro-Am class in a season that delivered he and co driver Elliott Schutte four race wins.

The Kiwi was also part of the Pro-Am class winner for Arise Racing GT at Mount Panorama last year, and will be part of the Walkinshaw TWG team in the Supercars Endurance races later this year.

Arise Racing GT will confirm the driving squad for their Pro-Am class win defence in due course.

The Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour will be held on 13-15 February this year.

Davide Rigon, Ferrari official driver:

“It’s fantastic to be back racing in Australia, to be able to race at the Bathurst 12 Hour, a spectacular competition contested on one of the most fascinating and challenging tracks in the world. It’s a race that puts drivers and cars alike to the test, where precise driving and the work of the whole team are essential if you want a good result. I’ll be returning to Bathurst 10 years after the one time I raced it before, back in 2016. I’m honoured I can do that with Arise Racing GT: I’ll give it my all, together with my teammates, to stand out in a great challenge.”

Jaxon Evans:

“The Bathurst 12 Hour is always a highlight, and returning with Arise Racing GT is something I’m really looking forward to. A privilege to join Daniel & Davide in the PRO car for 2026 - a very strong program, and I’m keen to see what we can achieve as a group.

Daniel Serra:

“Heading back to Bathurst feels great. I’ve raced with the team once already, and after the season they had in GT Australia, I know how well they understand both the car and the circuit. Coming in for my second race with them, paired with Davide and Jaxon, I feel we have a very competitive lineup. Everything is in place for a strong performance.”