Iron Lynx has announced Mercedes-AMG driver Luca Stolz along with Stephen and Brenton Grove in their third LMGT3 car for the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Stolz is a well-affiliated works driver of Mercedes-AMG machinery having finished third at last month’s Bathurst 12 Hours with team-mates Jules Gounon and Kenny Habul.
As Stolz has won the race three times, he has yet to compete at Le Mans with numerous Daytona 24 Hours appearances in the IMSA SportsCar Championship with all but one of the eight starts in something other than a Mercedes-AMG.
Meanwhile Stephen Grove and his son Brenton made their name with three consecutive class-wins at the Bathurst 12H, so they will join Stolz in their collective Le Mans race debut in the #63 Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 on 14-15 June.
Iron Lynx claimed the 2024 European Le Mans Series LMGT3 championship title to have earned a third Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 alongside their #60 and #61 entries for the FIA World Endurance Championship, of which Le Mans serves as the fourth round this year.
Brenton Grove said: “I’m so excited for this year’s programme and the 24 Hour of Le Mans with AMG and Iron Lynx.
“To have the opportunity to compete in the biggest race in the world alongside my father and Luca is definitely my career highlight.
“I’ve watched the race since I was a little kid, so to experience the atmosphere and be in the race during its golden years is something truly special. I can’t wait for the challenge.”
Le Mans as a ‘bucket list’ event
Mercedes is returning to Le Mans for the first time since 1999 and have taken on the Qatar 1812 km season-opener thus far with less than optimal results.
Brenton’s father, Stephen, added: “Le Mans is the last big race on my bucket list.
“I had a taste of the event in 2014 in a support category, but to do the main race is something I’ve always wanted to do.
“To team up with Brenton, Luca and Iron Lynx gives me real confidence for the event.
“I know the AMG well and I feel now is the right time to take this opportunity and make the most of it.
“I can’t wait for the month of June to roll around.”
Andrea Piccini, Iron Lynx team principal and CEO added: “We are excited to line up one additional car in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and we are proud to represent Mercedes-AMG in their return edition with an expanded programme.
“Both Stephen and Brenton have a good amount of experience, and they are a valuable addition to the team.
“Luca is an outstanding driver.
“I used to be teammates with him in the past, and I know he is extremely talented and experienced.
“He is somebody that the team can truly rely on.”
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