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Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing Programme reaches 1,000th overall victory

Mercedes-AMG Motorsport achieved its 1,000th overall victory since the Customer Racing Programme launched in 2010, with Vincent Iogna and KRT winning the Ultimate GT Sprint Cup at Mugello.

Overall victories
1,000
Number of drivers with overall wins
497
Countries with victories
34
Circuits with victories
135

What Happened

Mercedes-AMG Motorsport secured its 1,000th overall victory since the launch of its Customer Racing Programme in 2010. The landmark win came at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, where Vincent Iogna (FRA) and Team KRT won Friday evening's first race of the Ultimate GT Sprint Cup. Driving the #2 Mercedes-AMG GT3, Iogna started from pole position, set the fastest lap, and won by a margin of around 48.6 seconds. He followed up with a second-place finish in Saturday's race.

Total overall victories

1,000

Since the programme's inception in 2010, achieved by more than 100 teams and over 400 drivers in 34 countries.

“This milestone is a testament to the impressive track record of our Customer Racing Programme and fills us with great joy and pride. 1,000 victories across 34 countries are a testament to the international strength and sustainable growth of our Customer Racing Programme. The sporting successes achieved on racetracks around the world are above all thanks to our Customer Racing Teams and the many dr”
— Stefan Wendl, Head of Customer Racing, Mercedes-AMG Motorsport
Milestones to 1,000 victories

  1. 16 October 2010

    First overall victory: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 wins VLN Endurance Championship round at Nürburgring.

  2. 2013

    100th overall victory: HTP Motorsport wins 24 Hours of Spa with the SLS AMG GT3.

  3. May 2021

    500th overall victory: Team ABBA Racing secures milestone in GT Cup Championship.

  4. 10 July 2026

    1,000th overall victory: Vincent Iogna and KRT win at Mugello.

Top three drivers by overall victories
Richard Neary (GBR)
43 victories
Kenneth Heyer (GER)
38 victories
Maro Engel (GER)
37 victories

Why this matters

This milestone underscores the global scale and sustained success of Mercedes-AMG's customer racing efforts, with over 100 teams and 400 drivers contributing annually across 34 countries. It highlights the strength of the GT racing ecosystem and the brand's commitment to supporting customer teams worldwide.

Terms in This Story

Customer Racing Programme
A manufacturer program that provides race cars, parts, and support to independent racing teams and drivers.
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