Kiwi duo Tim Miles and Brendon Leitch will mount a full-season attack on the Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia Powered by AWS in a Melbourne Performance Centre-prepared Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo 2.
Gold Coast-based businessman Miles has previously featured at rounds of Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia Powered by AWS notably being partnered by Jack Smith in the three-hour event at the Bathurst International in 2022.
“The GT calendar really appealed to me. Thursday testing is great, and the cars are a heap of fun to drive with all the downforce and electronic aids that give you confidence,” said Miles.
“I haven’t been to Phillip Island for a number of years, same with Sydney Motorsport Park, so for me, going back to those places is really appealing.”
Vastly experienced in Porsche Carrera Cup Australia racing in the Pro-Am Class, Miles also contested a full-season of Australian GT campaign in 2017 driving a Lamborghini Gallardo R-EX GT3.
As for Leitch, he comes off a victory in the final round of the Asian Le Mans Series at Yas Marina in a Lamborghini and brings extensive global GT racing experience to the partnership.
“I’m really excited to be driving with Tim and MPC. It’s my first time racing in Australia, so I’m looking forward to racing in GT World Challenge and having some fun,” said Leitch.
“Coming over to Australia gives me the chance to tick off some bucket list race tracks and for the first round to be at Phillip Island, it’s really cool.”
The 28-year-old is the current Lamborghini’s Super Trofeo Europe Series champion and finished third in the world 2024 final.
Leitch will base himself in Sydney after being situated in Europe for many seasons.
“The GT World Challenge field looks competitive,” said Leitch. “There is some strong competition there. But having Tim is a great bonus. He has lots of experience and is one of the best Am drivers going around. I think we have a really good shot at winning, but It all needs to come together. I’m really excited for the season and I can’t wait for it to get underway.”
Combining with reigning Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia Powered by AWS winning team Melbourne Performance Centre in one of its fleet of Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo 2s adds depth to the category as it enters Round 1 at Phillip Island on April 12-14 as part of the Shannons SpeedSeries.
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