Mercedes-AMG Celebrates Successful 2025 Season at ‘Champions United’ Gala
Affalterbach, Germany — Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing held its annual ‘Champions United’ event on Friday evening, reflecting on a remarkable 2025 season marked by 49 championships and 59 race victories. The event took place at the company’s headquarters, celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Customer Racing program.
Event Highlights
Top executives, including Christoph Sagemüller, Head of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, and Stefan Wendl, Head of Customer Racing, honored award winners from a competitive year. The evening showcased a presentation of exclusive Winner’s Jackets to drivers and teams who excelled in their respective classes.
Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing Championship Overview
Eligibility for the championship covered over 400 drivers and 100 teams competing with the Mercedes-AMG GT3, GT4, or GT2 from October 29, 2024, to October 20, 2025. The scoring system employed a proven points structure, adjusted according to race format and class, awarding positions within both PRO and DRIVER categories.
Major Winners
- PRO DRIVER: Jay Mo Härtling, who, alongside Enrico Förderer, dominated the ADAC GT4 Germany with eight race wins. His achievement was recognized with a Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé.
- DRIVER: Rinat Salikhov finished atop the DRIVER standings with significant performances across the GT World Challenge Europe and Asian Le Mans Series.
Team Victors
- TEAM GT3: GetSpeed retained their title, achieving five class victories in the International GT Open and logging a total of 90 race entries.
- TEAM GT2/GT4: NM Racing Team claimed their third consecutive championship with impressive performances across both vehicle classes.
Summary of Winners
- PRO DRIVER: Jay Mo Härtling
- DRIVER: Rinat Salikhov
- PRO DRIVER GT3: Russell Ward
- TEAM GT3: GetSpeed
- TEAM GT2/GT4: NM Racing Team
Key Quotes
Christoph Sagemüller commented, “Celebrating our champions in the heart of Mercedes-AMG is special. This anniversary year highlights our commitment to excellence.” Stefan Wendl added, “Our teams have displayed remarkable prowess globally, reinforcing the legacy of Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing.”
This year’s ‘Champions United’ served not only as a recognition of outstanding achievements but also as a platform for unveiling a new concept car that will shape the next generation of the GT3 lineup, indicating an exciting future for Mercedes-AMG in motorsport.
