Evans, Schutte Return in Arise Racing GT Ferrari

Jaxon Evans and Elliott Schutte will return for a third season together at Arise Racing GT in this year’s GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS season.

The pair will pilot the No. 26 Ferrari 296 GT3 as they target a first championship together, having narrowly missed out to Melbourne Performance Centre Audi pair Broc Feeney and Brad Schumacher in last year’s Hampton Downs season finale.

Evans and Schutte scored four wins last year, including a clean sweep of the Sydney Motorsport Park event, ultimately missing out on the crown by four points.

“Coming back for a third season with Elliot and ARGT feels pretty special,” Evans said.

“We’ve been knocking on the door for the last couple of years — third in year one, second last year — so naturally we’d love to go one better. 

“The Ferrari 296 is a great car and the team dynamic is second to none! GT World Challenge Australia is never easy, so we’ll keep our heads down, do the work, and hopefully be right in the fight.”

Schutte added: “It’s great to be back with Jaxon and the ARGT crew for another season. We’ve built some strong momentum over the past couple of seasons which leans well to the direction the team is heading this year. 

“The Ferrari 296 is an incredible piece of machinery and the atmosphere within the team makes it even more enjoyable to be part of.

“GT World Challenge Australia is always fiercely competitive, but we’re excited for the challenge and determined to push for that top podium this season.”

The new GTWC Australia season begins next weekend at Phillip Island.