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Mirko Bortolotti: From single-seaters to DTM Champion – Why GT racing became his calling

Chiara Martin10 months ago10 months ago08 mins

Mirko Bortolotti’s racing journey reads like a masterclass in adaptability and perseverance. The Italian has carved out one of the most successful careers in sports car racing, culminating in his historic 2024 DTM championship victory—the first for a Lamborghini driver in the series. Early promise in single-seaters Bortolotti began his career like many aspiring drivers…

Van der Linde on four racecars in four championships including FE: “That’s what I dreamt of as a kid”

Chiara Martin2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

As Formula E set the tone in Berlin for the tenth time, Kelvin Van der Linde, ABT Cupra’s reserve driver, approaches the E-Prix with a calm demeanour, distancing himself from the usual pressures that accompany professional motorsport. Having not raced in Formula E for over a year, Van der Linde is more focused on acclimatisation…