Iron Lynx has unveiled a trio of Silver Arrow liveries for the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans as Mercedes-AMG marks its return to the event.
Mercedes-AMG is returning to the historic 24 Hours of Le Mans on 14-15 June for the first time in 26 years.
They have been the latest manufacturer to join the FIA World Endurance Championship‘s LMGT3 category where Iron Lynx has run the machinery.
An additional third car will run at the 93rd Le Mans 24 Hours after Iron Lynx earned an invitation, as all three entrants – #60, #61 and #63 – will field liveries inspired by the Sauber-Mercedes C9, which won the 1989 edition.
Christoph Sagemüller, Head of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, said: “For Mercedes-AMG, the start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is a significant moment – 26 years after the brand with the star last competed.
“In 1989, Mercedes-Benz celebrated a major success with a one-two victory.
“We are paying tribute to the legendary Sauber-Mercedes C9 and this triumph from back then in a very special way.
“The three Mercedes-AMG LMGT3s represent the present in Customer Racing, but with their special Silver Arrow design inspired by the past, they also pay tribute to a piece of history.
“I am delighted that we are able to continue this history at Le Mans.”
Mercedes-AMG, the FIA WEC and Iron Lynx
Stefan Wendl, Head of Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing, added: “The FIA WEC project and the collaboration with Iron Lynx have been intense from the very beginning.
“We are very proud of where we are right now, because there is a clear trend and a continuous learning curve.
“We can build on this foundation and continue to develop.
“A race like the 24 Hours of Le Mans is not just about fast lap times, but also about the perfect cooperation between the team, technology and drivers.
“That will also be an intense task, but one that we are looking forward to.”
Iron Lynx will have Claudio Schiavoni, Matteo Cressoni, and Matteo Cairoli in the #60 entrant, whilst Martin Berry, Lin Hodenius, and works driver Maxime Martin will drive the #61 and father-son pairing Stephen and Brenton Grove will drive with another factory name, Luca Stolz.
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