The Heart of Racing Event Preview | 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour
The Heart of Racing in the Bathurst 12 Hour
The Heart of Racing has made two starts at Mount Panorama Circuit since 2024:
Wins : 1
2025 :: No. 27 AMG - Bronze : Ian James, Ross Gunn, Zacharie Robichon
Poles : 0
Podium Finishes : 2
2024 :: 2nd - PRO-AM : Ian James, Ross Gunn, Alex Riberas
2025 :: 1st - Bronze : Ian James, Ross Gunn, Zacharie Robichon
No. 27 Heart of Racing Team Information
Driver Lineup : Ian James, Roman De Angelis, Eduardo “Dudu” Barrichello
Class : Bronze
Starting Position : 9th in class
Ian James
2 Bathurst 12 Hour starts (first start : 2024)
Highest Finish : 1st (2025, Bronze)
Roman De Angelis
1 Bathurst 12 Hour starts (first start : 2020)
Highest Finish : 2nd (2020, Silver)
Eduardo Barrichello
Making his first Bathurst 12 Hour start
Chatting with the drivers…
Ian James : “Bathurst is one of the great circuits in the world.The 12 Hour is always unpredictable, but that’s what makes it so special. The team has prepared thoroughly, and we’re looking forward to the challenge with Roman and Dudu and a car capable of fighting at the front.”
Roman De Angelis : “So far the race weekend at Bathurst has been amazing. There’s not many tracks that bring the same level of commitment and enjoyment as driving here. Qualifying was unfortunate and not where we wanted or expected to be. We have a lot of racing ahead of us and a really great team and group of drivers to get the job done.”
Eduardo “Dudu” Barrichello : “It’s been a super special experience, one I’ve dreamed of having for a long time. The No. 27 car has been good and so have my teammates! We expect to have a great race tomorrow, it’s looking like we will have a good race pace.”
Catch the Action
All on-track action can be watched on the Bathurst 12 Hour YouTube Channel and GT World’s YouTube Channel. You can also listen live through Radio Le Mans.
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