After missing Round 2 of Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS at The Bend, Grove Racing in its Mercedes-AMG GT3 will make a welcome return to the field at Queensland Raceway.
Stephen and Brenton Grove competed at the first round at Phillip Island where illness played a part in limiting the weekend for the father-son duo.
Stephen was forced to miss significant parts of the weekend as son Brenton demonstrated front-running pace in the team’s off-season acquisition.
Traditionally a Porsche team, this season marks its first in a Mercedes-AMG GT3 of which the pair is excited to return to at Queensland Raceway.
“It's going to be great to be back in the Mercedes and also to be back racing in Australia,” said Brenton.
“I haven't raced at QR for a while, so it will be good fun.
“We didn't get to complete the full weekend at PI due to Steve's illness, so fingers crossed we are able to make the full weekend this time!”
The duo were joined by full-time Supercars pilot Matt Payne and endurance co-driver Garth Tander in the 24 Hours of Portimao, but it proved an unlucky race for the quartet.
Returning to action at Queensland Raceway provides the Grove duo with confidence after a recent run there.
“Having recently tested at QR I think it will suit the Mercedes really well,” Brenton said.
“The aero works to the strengths of the Mercedes, as do the long straights.
“It was great at the test day, so hopefully we can back it up on the weekend.”
After displaying strong pace at Phillip Island as the duo aim to stand on the rostrum at the end of both one hour events.
“A podium is certainly the goal,” Brenton revealed.
“It's going to be hard as the competition is extremely strong and we haven't driven for a while.
“However, that won't stop us from having a big crack!”
Round 4 of Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS will be held in conjunction with the Shannons SpeedSeries at Queensland Raceway on August 2-4.