Leipert Motorsport has confirmed a full-season return to the International GT Open in 2027, becoming the first team to announce an entry with the new Lamborghini Temerario GT3. The German outfit will also continue its participation in the Asian Le Mans Series (ALMS) and Lamborghini Super Trofeo as it expands its international racing programme.
The announcement strengthens the Wegberg-based team’s longstanding partnership with Lamborghini Squadra Corse, which has supported its racing activities for more than 16 years. With two new Lamborghini competition models at the centre of its plans, Leipert Motorsport intends to build on its previous achievements while challenging for victories and championship titles across multiple categories.
Leipert Motorsport confirms full-season International GT Open return
Leipert Motorsport will return to the International GT Open with a permanent entry in 2027 following several guest appearances in recent seasons. The team will introduce the Lamborghini Temerario GT3 to the championship, marking another important step in the manufacturer’s expanding customer racing programme.
The German outfit most recently contested the 2026 Monza 500 with Brendon Leitch and Nicolas Stati, who shared the #70 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2. Although an incident prevented the pairing from finishing, the appearance provided additional experience as Leipert Motorsport prepared for a more substantial involvement in the category.
For 2027, the team has already selected its initial Pro-category driver pairing internally. However, Leipert Motorsport has not yet disclosed their identities and will announce the line-up at a later date.
Furthermore, the organisation is evaluating a second GT3 entry, although it has yet to confirm the additional car.
The expanded programme reflects Leipert Motorsport’s ambition to establish itself as a regular contender in the championship, which combines traditional sprint races with longer endurance events.
Eight-round GT Open calendar offers varied challenges
The International GT Open will feature eight rounds across Europe in 2027, beginning at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal on 11 April.
The championship will subsequently visit Spa-Francorchamps and Silverstone before heading to Misano in June. As part of the revised 2027 International GT Open calendar, organisers replaced the originally scheduled Hockenheimring round with Misano to avoid a clash with the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The Hungaroring and Circuit Paul Ricard will host the next two rounds in July before the championship resumes at Monza in September. Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will conclude the season on 10 October.
Notably, the calendar retains two GT Open 500 events at Spa-Francorchamps and Monza. These races will feature a 500-kilometre endurance format, offering different strategic and operational challenges compared with the championship’s regular sprint weekends.
For Leipert Motorsport, the varied schedule will provide opportunities to demonstrate the Temerario GT3’s performance across different circuits and racing conditions.
Lamborghini Temerario GT3 leads new generation of racing machinery
Leipert Motorsport’s expanded programme coincides with Lamborghini’s transition from the successful Huracán GT3 to the new Temerario GT3.
Lamborghini introduced the Temerario GT3 at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed before completing an extensive development programme ahead of its competitive debut at the 2026 12 Hours of Sebring.
The car features a four-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine and represents Lamborghini Squadra Corse’s first racing model entirely designed, developed and manufactured in-house at its Sant’Agata Bolognese facilities.
The manufacturer subsequently introduced the car to European competition through Grasser Racing Team and Rutronik Racing during the opening GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup round at Circuit Paul Ricard.
Throughout 2026, Lamborghini’s customer teams continued developing the machinery across several international championships. The manufacturer will further expand its GT3 activities in 2027, with Rutronik Racing confirming a two-car Temerario GT3 programme in GTWC Europe.
Leipert Motorsport’s GT Open commitment will therefore introduce the new model to another competitive international championship while strengthening Lamborghini’s wider customer racing presence.
Asian Le Mans programme provides additional GT3 experience
Alongside its International GT Open campaign, Leipert Motorsport will continue competing in the 2026/27 Asian Le Mans Series with the Lamborghini Temerario GT3.
The team has already confirmed Lance Bergstein, Nicolas Stati and Brendon Leitch for its #63 entry, bringing together drivers with previous experience in international GT racing and Lamborghini competition.
The programme will mark the Temerario GT3’s first appearance in an Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO)-sanctioned championship.
As Leipert Motorsport prepares for its third Asian Le Mans Series campaign, the team will face competition from several established manufacturers across a six-race calendar.
The season begins at Circuit Paul Ricard on 13–15 November 2026 before continuing at Jerez in January and Portimão in February. Each venue will host two four-hour races, providing the teams with demanding endurance challenges.
For Leipert Motorsport, the championship offers an opportunity to accumulate competitive mileage with the new Lamborghini before beginning its full GT Open campaign.
Furthermore, the experience should help the team develop its understanding of tyre management, reliability and race strategy as it adapts to the Temerario’s technical characteristics.
Leipert Motorsport plans extensive Lamborghini Super Trofeo programme
Leipert Motorsport will also maintain its involvement in Lamborghini’s international Super Trofeo championships, where the organisation has enjoyed considerable success throughout its partnership with the Italian manufacturer.
For 2027, the team plans to field at least four Lamborghini Temerario Super Trofeo cars, representing a substantial commitment to the next generation of Lamborghini’s one-make racing category.
The Temerario Super Trofeo will replace the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2 across the European, Asian and North American championships.
The introduction of the new machinery marks an important transition for the manufacturer, which has relied on the Huracán platform since 2015.
Meanwhile, Leipert Motorsport intends to maintain its focus on driver development, providing opportunities for emerging talents and experienced competitors within Lamborghini’s international racing structure.
The team’s commitment follows a successful conclusion to its 2026 campaign, which highlighted its continued competitiveness in the category.
World Finals success provides momentum for 2027
Leipert Motorsport ended its 2026 Lamborghini Super Trofeo programme with a significant achievement at Monza, where Nicolas Stati and Brendon Leitch claimed the Pro-category title at the Lamborghini World Finals.
The pairing enjoyed an impressive weekend, securing victory and second place during the European championship finale before adding another victory in the decisive World Finals race.
Their performances helped deliver the world title to Leipert Motorsport during the final major event for the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2.
Meanwhile, Henri Tuomaala and Matias Salonen secured victory in the second European championship race, helping the German organisation complete a one-two finish. The Finnish pairing also concluded the European Pro Championship in third place.
The results demonstrated the team’s strength across its Super Trofeo programme, particularly as it prepared to introduce new machinery.
Having successfully completed the Huracán era with another international title, Leipert Motorsport will now aim to maintain that momentum with the Temerario Super Trofeo.
Its planned four-car programme should provide opportunities to challenge across multiple categories while continuing the team’s longstanding involvement in Lamborghini’s driver development structure.
Leipert and Poos outline long-term Lamborghini ambitions
Leipert Motorsport Managing Directors Marcel Leipert and Marc Poos welcomed the continuation of the team’s partnership with Lamborghini Squadra Corse, highlighting the importance of the relationship to its future racing programmes.
“We are delighted to continue our successful partnership with Lamborghini Squadra Corse in the years ahead. Lamborghini has been an integral part of our team for more than 16 years. During this time, we have achieved a great deal together, celebrated numerous victories and championship titles, and built a partnership that means much more to us than simply racing the cars.
With the new Temerario GT3 and Temerario Super Trofeo, we are now entering a particularly exciting chapter. We have put together a strong racing programme for the coming years and want to make the most of the opportunities offered by this new generation of race cars.
Our ambition is clear: we do not simply want to participate. We want to be competitive in every championship and fight for victories and titles. To achieve this, we have built a strong team over the years, and we know we can rely on their experience and dedication.
Special thanks go to Lamborghini Squadra Corse for their renewed trust and long-term support.”
Leipert Motorsport targets success across three international programmes
Leipert Motorsport’s 2027 commitments represent one of the organisation’s most extensive international racing programmes, combining endurance competition, GT3 racing and Lamborghini’s one-make championships.
The decision to compete across these categories reflects its confidence in the manufacturer’s new racing machinery and the strength of its longstanding technical partnership.
However, each championship will introduce different competitive demands. The Asian Le Mans Series will provide opportunities to develop the Temerario GT3 in endurance conditions, while International GT Open will require consistent performances across both sprint and longer-distance races.
Meanwhile, the Lamborghini Super Trofeo programme will allow the team to continue developing drivers and challenging for titles with the new Temerario.
With its ALMS line-up confirmed and its initial GT Open driver pairing already selected, Leipert Motorsport will now focus on preparing its programmes and finalising the remaining details of its 2027 entries.
The German outfit will aim to carry its recent Lamborghini success into a new generation of racing machinery while establishing itself among the leading contenders across all three championships.
