Tempesta Joins Forces With Arise GT For Bathurst 12H Effort

Ziggo Sport Tempesta will join forces with Arise Racing GT to enter a Ferrari 296 GT3 next month’s Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour.

The Ziggo Sport Tempesta by ARGT entry represents Arise Racing GT’s defense of its Pro-Am class victory from last year, while it’s Tempesta’s Australian racing debut following years of top-level competition in key GT3 series and races around the world.

The team has locked in an international driving combination that will see Supercars ace Ryan Wood joined by British driver Christoper Froggatt, Hong Kong based driver Jonathan Hui, and Italian young gun Lorenzo Patrese.

Along with the strong quartet behind the wheel, the team has also showcased their 12-Hour livery which features the bright Orange and White of the Ziggo Sport branding.

“I’m incredibly excited to be heading to Mount Panorama for the Bathurst 12 Hour for the first time,” said Froggatt.

“It’s a circuit and an event that needs no introduction, and to finally have the opportunity to compete there is something I’ve been looking forward to for a long time.

“We’re arriving with what feels like a very competitive driver line-up and a strong Ferrari 296 GT3 package, supported by local team Arise Racing GT and competing under the Ziggo Sport Tempesta by ARGT banner.

“It’s a huge challenge, but one I’m genuinely relishing, and I can’t wait to get on track and see what we can achieve together.”

Patrese, who is also set for his debut, added: “I’m really, really happy for the opportunity the team gave to me to be able to race the Bathurst 12 Hour.

“It’s my first time doing this race, so it’s absolutely amazing for me.

“Bathurst is a really wonderful race and a very special track, and I’m really looking forward to try it for the first time. I’m very excited to be there and I can’t wait to get started.”