Arise Racing GT had a successful opening round of the 2025 GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS, taking out the win in the opening race of the season at Phillip Island, and coming away with the overall Teams and Drivers championship leads.

In a tightly contested Qualifying 1 session, Jaxon Evans and Jordan Love showed strong pace for Arise GT, securing fourth and sixth on the grid respectively. Both drivers were in the mix throughout the session, with the top six cars covered by mere tenths of a second as the field battled it out in ideal track conditions.

Qualifying 2 was fiercely contested and saw Elliott Schutte deliver a standout performance in the #26 Arise Racing Ferrari, initially securing P2. However, following a post-session penalty for the provisional pole-sitter, Schutte was promoted to pole position for race 1.

Steve Wyatt also adapted well to the cooler conditions, as he improved over the weekend, taking out 10th place for his first qualifying session in 8 years.

Race 1 was action packed. Evans and Schutte delivered a commanding performance, steering the #26 Arise Racing Ferrari to victory. Controlling the 34-lap contest from the outset, Schutte’s strong opening stint laid the foundation, despite multiple safety cars deployed, before Evans held off a late-race charge from Jayden Ojeda to secure the win by just 0.2593s. Evans kept his cool under pressure to take out race 1 of the season in a very tense finish.

Also putting in an impressive drive on the weekend were Love and Wyatt. After crossing the line 14th at the end of the opening lap, the pair stormed through the field to finish sixth. It marked a successful return for Wyatt and highlighted some huge positives as they learn how to master the 296 GT3.

Race 2 on Sunday brought out more action, with the Pro drivers starting the race in their qualifying positions respectively. Evans and Love raced hard in the opening laps before the top 6 spread out in the windy conditions. The drivers came into pit at the half-way point with Evans holding his ground in 3rd position, and Love on the back of the train in 6th.

The pitstops made for interesting on track action, with Wyatt running in 4th position after the pitstop. Schutte was down in 10th after the 15 second success penalty from Race 1. With 4 minutes to go in the race, rain on the track heightened the pressure, and tensions on the track went up a notch. The drivers had to navigate 4 laps on the slick race tyres in full wet conditions, putting on a show and making it an exciting end to the race. Schutte put his experience to the pedal, making the most gains to finish in 3rd place. This resulted in giving car #26 dual podium finishes for the race weekend and leaving with the lead in the championship.

Wyatt delivered an impressive 8th place finish, maintaining his composure in treacherous conditions for his first competition in the 296 GT3. It was a strong start for his debut with Arise Racing GT.

Team Principal Jordan Oon expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance over the weekend, stating:

"It couldn’t have been better this weekend. Elliott and Jaxon came out with an amazing win in Race 1 and managed the conditions very well for Race 2. The points gained from the weekend are really good for the championship, and that gives us the confidence to keep the momentum going into the next round."

Jordan also commended the efforts of Steve and Jordan in the #77 car:

"They performed really well, finishing both races and gaining great positions relative to where they started. Importantly, the car came back in great condition every time. Overall, it was a fantastic weekend, and we’re excited to see their performance at the next round."

Arise Racing GT thanks its valued team partners; Lance East Exotics, Barbagallo, Iveco Australia, Car Expert, VGW, ORAFOL, Anthem Workwear, Lift Off, OMP, Beta Tools Australia, and VCM Coffee, for their ongoing support throughout the season.

The next round of the GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS is scheduled to take place at Sydney Motorsport Park from May 2 to May 4.

Arise Racing GT had a successful opening round of the 2025 GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS, taking out the win in the opening race of the season at Phillip Island

Arise Racing GT kick starts GT3 season with Dual Podium at Phillip Island

Arise Racing GT has confirmed its second Ferrari 296 GT3 for the 2025 GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS season, with Steven Wyatt making a grand return to racing alongside GT star Jordan Love.


In what will be an all-West Australian lineup, the pair will join the already-announced Jaxon Evans and Elliott Schutte at the reigning GT World Challenge Australia Sprint Cup Team Champions - completing the WA based outfit's dual charge in the highly competitive Pro-Am class.


Leading the entry will be Wyatt, who has a wealth of experience behind the wheel of a Ferrari 458 GT3 at international level having contested a number of prestigious categories, including Blancpain Endurance Series, Ferrari Challenge Europe and 24 Hours of Le Mans to name but a few, before taking a break away from the sport in 2016.


Almost a decade later, Wyatt will return to racing at a national level after working with Arise Racing and Love at a number of test days to build his confidence behind the wheel and familiarise himself with the new Ferrari 296 GT3.


As for Love, the 2019 Carrera Cup Australia champion had an enjoyable stint overseas following his title-winning season, racing in top-level international categories such as Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS, Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, and Asian Le Mans Series - many of which he contested as a Mercedes Junior Driver.


With the pair having developed a close relationship over the years as part of Love’s coaching of Wyatt, they have built a good rapport, making them a strong combination in the Pro-Am class.


The pair begin their 2025 GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS campaign at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit as part of the Shannons SpeedSeries’ GT Festival Phillip Island.


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“I’m pleased to be back on the grid this year with Arise Racing GT after some time away from the seat,” said Wyatt.“It’s been great to drive again and get accustomed to the latest-spec Ferrari GT3, which is quite different from the 458 I was racing previously.


“The team has been fantastic to work with, and I look forward to building momentum as the season progresses.”

“I am thrilled to join Arise Racing and Steve Wyatt for the 2025 GT World Challenge Australia season,” said Love.
“To be asked to join the reigning championship team and to be driving a Ferrari 296 is special and an opportunity you can’t say no to.


“Apart from the Bathurst 12-hour, I haven’t raced in Australia since I left at the beginning of 2020, so it’s incredibly exciting to be back racing on home soil.


“I’ve known Steve for years, and he’s always been supportive and attentive to my career. Now, sharing a car with him and helping him make a comeback to motorsport after eight years on the sidelines is an opportunity I’m incredibly grateful for.


“I can’t wait to get started and experience the Ferrari’s capabilities.”

Jordan Oon Arise Racing GT Team Principal

“We are incredibly excited to have Steve Wyatt and Jordan Love as our second entry for the 2025 racing season,” said Oon.


“Steve has raced with Ferrari internationally for the better part of a decade, and it has been a pleasure getting him back up to speed after a few years away from the sport.


“Having a complete West Australian entry in the Pro-Am class is something we are very proud of. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase WA talent at the highest level of GT racing in Australia.”

Arise Racing GT has confirmed its second Ferrari 296 GT3 for the 2025 GT World Challenge Australia, with Steven Wyatt making a grand return to racing alongside GT star Jordan Love.

Steve Wyatt and Jordan Love to pilot second Arise Racing GT Ferrari 296 GT3

Reigning GT Sprint Cup champions, Arise Racing GT has submitted its first entry for this year’s GT World Challenge powered by AWS, with Elliott Schutte and Jaxon Evans committed for the full season.


The pair will reunite in the same Ferrari 296 GT3 they shared for their maiden GT World Challenge Australia season together in 2024, where they will look to build on an impressive third-place finish in the overall Sprint Cup Pro-Am standings. Both drivers enter the 2025 season with plenty of experience behind the wheel, with Evans having had successful stints in a number of highly esteemed international championships, including Intercontinental GT Challenge, Porsche Supercup and Porsche Carrera Cups Germany and France – the latter of which he won in 2020. 


The New Zealander also boasts a wealth of experience in Australia, having won Porsche Carrera Cup Australia in 2018 and contesting a number of national GT events, as well as being a current fixture in Supercars with Brad Jones Racing.
As for Schutte, his racing experience is all within Australia where he has enjoyed plenty of silverware across a range of national categories. His most notable performances came in a multi-year stint in Radical Cup Australia with his best result being second overall in 2023.


Schutte then made the big move to GT World Challenge Australia with Arise Racing GT last year, where he and Evans picked up a victory at Phillip Island, multiple podiums and a pole position for a successful year overall.
Both Schutte and Evans were behind the wheel of their Ferrari 296 GT3 for this year’s Bathurst 12 Hour, winning the Pro-Am class in the Intercontinental GT Challenge season opener alongside Alessio Rovera and Brad Schumacher.


As Australia’s sole Ferrari factory-supported GT racing team, Arise Racing GT is still in the process of locking in its second entry, with Schutte and Evans to begin their 2025 campaign at the Shannons SpeedSeries’ GT Festival Phillip Island on 4-6 April.


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"I'm really excited to be heading into my second season in GT3, with Arise Racing GT and Jaxon. Jaxon and I built a strong foundation last year, and that continuity will help us push even further this season," said Schutte. "Starting the year off winning PRO-AM at the Bathurst 12 hour was an incredible experience and the whole team left with a lot of confidence. 
"I’m looking forward to carrying that momentum into the season ahead."


"It’s fantastic to be back with Arise Racing GT for my second season. Finishing third in the championship last year was a great achievement, and it’s given us a strong foundation to build on,” said Evans.


“The experience gained in 2024—both in terms of understanding the car and working closely with the team—will be invaluable as we push for even better results this season.


“One of the biggest positives last year was seeing Elliot’s massive improvement from start to finish. His development was really impressive, and as a team, that progress has given us a lot of confidence heading into 2025.


“Balancing this program with my Supercars commitments will be a fun challenge, but it’s one I’m really looking forward to. Both categories demand a lot, but I thrive on that level of competition. I feel well-prepared to take another step forward and make the most of every opportunity this season."

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