Capelli, Williamson join Australian GT field for Albert Park

For ex-Ferrari driver Capelli it is a return to Australian GT competition, the Italian having last competed in the series at the Highlands Park round back in 2013. Next weekend he’ll make his Albert Park debut, sharing a Trofeo Motorsport Lamborghini Huracan alongside Jim Manolios.

That entry is one of three Huracans, with Adrian Deitz and ex-Supercars driver Cameron McConville to debut the Zagame entry, and Andrew Macpherson to run his AMAC Motorsport Lambo for the first time.

Williamson, meanwhile, will make his AGT debut alongside Fraser Ross in the Tekno McLaren. The young Scotsman replaces Come Ledogar in the Tekno 650S, the Frenchman having shared with Ross at the first round in Adelaide a fortnight ago.

Audi factory driver Kelvin van der Linde will make his second AGT start, joining Geoff Emery in the Valvoline-backed R8 after making an impressive series debut in Adelaide.

The Bathurst 12 Hour-winning Ferrari 488 will be raced by car owner Peter Edwards, while Hector Lester and Benny Simonsen will share the Rosso Verde 458.

There will be one Porsche on the grid, Liam Talbot’s Walkinshaw entry, while BMW Team SRM will debut as a two-car team at AGT level with Danny Stutterd joining the squad in a second M6.

There will be four AGT races across the Australian Grand Prix weekend, the series trialling a straight-out Pro-Am format for the first time rather than a handicap system.

Entry List – Australian GT Championship Round 2