Bartone Bros. Racing with Getspeed Enter Rolex 24 in GTD Pro

Bartone Bros. Racing with Getspeed Performance will contest the GTD Pro class in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 2026 Rolex 24 At Daytona to run at Daytona International Speedway, Jan. 21-25. Driver Anthony Bartone is set for his second consecutive start in the iconic endurance race. Additional drivers for the No. 69 Mercedes-AMG GT3 will be announced at a later date.

The announcement follows a successful 2025 campaign in Europe, where the team earned a victory and three additional podium finishes in the International GT Open Championship. The season was highlighted by a win in the Michelin Le Mans Cup – Road to Le Mans race in June.

After establishing itself as the top privateer team in the GTD Pro class at the 2025 Rolex 24, the squad aims to build on that performance.

“I am looking forward to the second go-around for me and the Getspeed team at the Rolex 24,” said Bartone, a resident of Miami. “Last year we had a good showing; the car got away from us in the heat a little, but we learned from it. It was a run to be proud of. As my dad said, ‘They knew we were there.’ We are looking to build upon that success and show that improvement come January.”

Bartone’s European season provided further development ahead of the Daytona challenge.

“I am coming off a good season in Europe,” he continued. “It has been a great place for me to develop over the last couple of years with my teammate Fabian Schiller and Andy Pilgrim by my side. Before the Rolex 24, we have our first Asian Le Mans Series race in Sepang, my third time in the series.”

Germany-based Getspeed, headed by CEO and Team Principal Adam Osieka, brings extensive Mercedes-AMG endurance racing expertise to the effort as a second-time entrant.

"Coming back to Daytona in 2026 is something truly special for us," Osieka said. "This return wouldn’t be possible without our strong partnership with Bartone Bros. Racing and Anthony Bartone - a collaboration built on trust, ambition, and the shared pursuit of excellence. Together we head back to one of the most iconic endurance races in the world. We know what to expect this time, and we’re ready to take on the challenge again."

Bartone Bros. Racing with Getspeed will next compete in the Asian Le Mans Series season opener at Sepang International Circuit on Dec. 12.