Newly-retired Formula 1 driver Mark Webber says he'll contest his first Bathurst 12 Hour endurance race in 2015, sharing his Porsche with Australian movie star Eric Bana. Barely two days after his final F1 grand prix in Brazil, Webber revealed his intention to compete in Australia's longest motor race via Twitter on Tuesday.

Asked by a fan whether he will be driving for Porsche at the growing sportscar race at Bathurst's Mount Panorama track in February next year, Webber replied:

"@griffo346: @AussieGrit Mark will you be driving for Porsche at the Bathurst 12 hour in February 2014?"15 with @EricBana67 @jamestomkins65 — Mark Webber (@AussieGrit) November 26, 2013

It is likely the 37-year-old will drive a Porsche 911 GT3 at the sportscar endurance event.

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Bana, best known for his roles in Chopper, Black Hawk Down, Hulk, Munich and Troy, is a renowned car enthusiast, producing and starring in the feature-length documentary "Love the Beast".

He has previously raced in the Bathurst 12 Hour as well as the Targa Tasmania rallies and the Porsche GT3 challenge.

Webber quit Formula 1 after 12 seasons in the category to switch to sports car racing with German manufacturer Porsche.

The Australian will link up with his new team in January and is yet to reveal his 2014 schedule, but has confirmed he will be attending the Australian F1 Grand Prix on Porsche's behalf.

The Bathurst 12 Hour has been rapidly building its reputation internationally, with exotic sportscars from Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes and Audi contesting this year's race.

Originally published as Webber, Bana to race Bathurst