2025 IGTC Intercontinental GT Challenge (Indianapolis 8 Hour) Official Entry List

The 2025 Indianapolis 8 Hour presented by AWS, part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC), will bring together an elite 29-car field from BMW, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Corvette, McLaren, and Ford. The entry list reveals a star-studded lineup featuring Formula 1 legends, GT World Challenge champions, and endurance specialists.

Top Factory and Professional Entries

BMW M4 GT3 EVO – Team WRT (#46, #777)

• #46: Valentino Rossi (ITA) – the MotoGP legend returns with Kelvin Van der Linde (ZAF) and Charles Weerts (BEL), forming one of the strongest BMW factory squads.
• #777: Raffaele Marciello (ITA) and Augusto Farfus (BRA) join Al Faisal Al Zubair (OMN) – all Platinum or Silver-graded, making this a BMW powerhouse entry.

Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO – Factory Squads

• #888 Mercedes-AMG Team GMR: Maro Engel (DEU), Luca Stolz (DEU), Tom Kalender (DEU) – a full factory-supported Pro crew.
• #80 Lone Star Racing: Jules Gounon (FRA) and Maxime Martin (BEL) – two IGTC champions – paired with Lin Hodenius (NLD).
• #75 75 Express: Will Power (AUS), the IndyCar champion, teams with Chaz Mostert and Kenny Habul in an all-Australian AMG lineup.

Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)

• #120 Wright Motorsports (Pro): Laurin Heinrich (DEU) and Elliott Skeer (USA) lead a factory-supported Porsche crew.
• #18 RS1 (Pro): Jan Heylen (BEL) and Alessio Picariello (BEL) headline a strong Pro team.
• #61 Earl Bamber Motorsport (IC Pro): Ricardo Feller (CHE), Sven Müller (DEU), and Adrian D’Silva (MYS) — a proven endurance-winning combination.
• #7 Herberth Motorsport: Robert Renauer and Rolf Ineichen return with their familiar Porsche Pro-Am lineup.

Ferrari 296 GT3 – AF Corse USA

• #16: Allam Khodair, Christian Hahn, and Marcelo Hahn form the Brazilian trio, experienced in GT Open and IGTC competition.
• #163: Oswaldo Negri (BRA) joins Jay Schreibman and Conrad Grunewald in the Am class.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R

• #11 DXDT Racing: Matt Bell (GBR), Alec Udell (USA), and Blake McDonald represent the new Corvette GT3’s first IGTC Pro-Am entry.
• #50 Chouest Povoledo Racing: Nicky Catsburg (NLD) brings factory Corvette experience, teaming with Ross Chouest and Aaron Povoledo.

McLaren 720S GT3 EVO

• #88 Archangel Motorsports: Aaron Telitz (USA) joins Thomas Merrill and Todd Coleman – a competitive Pro-Am crew debuting McLaren’s Evo-spec machine.

Ford Mustang GT3

• #6 Dollahite Racing: Scott Dollahite, Eric Powell, and Stefano Gattuso make the first IGTC Am-class appearance for the new Mustang GT3.

Star Power & Notable Drivers

• Valentino Rossi – MotoGP legend, racing with WRT BMW (#46).
• Will Power – IndyCar Champion, co-driving the #75 Mercedes-AMG.
• Raffaele Marciello & Maro Engel – AMG factory aces leading the German contingent.
• Ricardo Feller & Laurin Heinrich – young Porsche factory talents.
• Nicky Catsburg – versatile GT and endurance expert, spearheading Corvette’s return.
• Augusto Farfus – BMW endurance veteran, 2020 IGTC champion.
• Alessio Picariello & Jan Heylen – top Porsche professionals with RS1.
• Charles Weerts & Kelvin Van der Linde – GTWC Europe champions joining forces with Rossi.

Classes Overview

• IGTC Pro: 10 cars (factory and Platinum lineups)
• IGTC Pro-Am: 11 cars (mix of works and bronze drivers)
• IGTC Am: 3 entries (Ferrari, Ford, Mercedes-AMG)
• IGTC IC Pro / IC Pro-Am: 5 additional intercontinental entries from Porsche and AMG customer teams.

Key Highlights

• BMW vs Mercedes-AMG factory showdown: Rossi/Weerts/Van der Linde vs Engel/Stolz/Gounon.
• Corvette’s IGTC debut with DXDT and Chouest Povoledo Racing.
• Ford Mustang GT3 makes its first international endurance start.
• Strong Porsche presence with six 992 GT3 R entries across classes.
• Eight manufacturers and drivers from over 15 nations, reaffirming Indianapolis as a true global endurance arena.

Summary

The 2025 Indianapolis 8 Hour promises a world-class grid with 29 GT3 entries and a driver lineup blending factory stars, IndyCar and MotoGP legends, and endurance veterans. With Valentino Rossi, Will Power, Maro Engel, Raffaele Marciello, and Laurin Heinrich among the headliners, this event stands as one of the most prestigious rounds of the Intercontinental GT Challenge powered by Pirelli.