Luca Engstler led Lamborghini’s charge at Zandvoort as Marco Mapelli battled setbacks in an encouraging DTM Race 1 for Abt Sportsline.
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ABT encouraged by DTM Race 1 performance at Zandvoort as Engstler leads Lamborghini charge

ABT Sportsline ended their Saturday at Zandvoort with mixed emotions after an eventful DTM Race 1 on the Dutch coast. While Matteo Cairoli dominated the race for Emil Frey Ferrari, the Lamborghini squad still found reasons for optimism after a competitive showing in the midfield battle. Luca Engstler delivered the best result for Lamborghini with…

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Maximilian Paul returns to GRT for 2026, highlighting team structure and learning alongside DTM champion Mirko Bortolotti
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Exclusive: “I looked up to Mirko” — Maximilian Paul on racing alongside Bortolotti in DTM

A return to familiar surroundings marks the next step in the career of Maximilian Paul as he prepares for the 2026 DTM season with Grasser Racing Team, alongside 2024 champion, Mirko Bortolotti. After continuing to build his profile within the Lamborghini ecosystem, including closer ties to Lamborghini Squadra Corse and involvement in the development of…

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The 2026 DTM season starts with pressure for Lamborghini, Baert and Feller after a revealing Red Bull Ring opening weekend
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Five drivers under pressure after the 2026 DTM season opener at the Red Bull Ring

The 2026 DTM season opened at the Red Bull Ring with several drivers making strong early statements. However, the opening weekend also exposed a number of pressure points. While Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, BMW and parts of the midfield showed competitive promise, others left Spielberg with more questions than answers. The clearest concern came from Lamborghini. The…

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Five DTM drivers stand out after Red Bull Ring, with Engel leading as Auer, Wittmann, Preining and van der Linde chase.
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Five drivers to watch after the 2026 DTM opener at the Red Bull Ring

The 2026 DTM season opened at the Red Bull Ring with a weekend that offered early direction without delivering firm conclusions. Across Free Practice, Qualifying and Races 1 and 2, the 2026 DTM drivers produced a mixed competitive picture shaped by pace, strategy, Balance of Performance changes, tyre management, and execution under pressure. Mercedes-AMG emerged…

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Beaten by the car it replaced, with no BoP fix and no Evo until 2028, the Temerario is a problem Lamborghini cannot afford to ignore.
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Lamborghini should pull the Temerario before the Huracán’s ghost humiliates it again

The new Lamborghini Temerario GT3 car was outperformed by its own predecessor on the same weekend, on the same circuit. That in itself shows that persisting with it could wreck Lamborghini’s customer programme, two of DTM’s biggest teams, and the level of competition within the championship. The most damning verdict on Lamborghini’s new Temerario GT3…

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Bortolotti calls P13 a dream result in DTM 2026 Red Bull Ring Race 1 as Lamborghini struggles with the new Temerario GT3.
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Bortolotti extracts “dream result” as Lamborghini struggles in DTM 2026 Red Bull Ring opener

Mirko Bortolotti endured a challenging start to the 2026 DTM season at the Red Bull Ring, as Lamborghini’s new Temerario GT3 failed to break into the top 10 in Race 1. The Grasser Racing Team driver finished 13th, making him the highest-placed Lamborghini, but the result reflected the current limitations of the brand-new car. Speaking…

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Sepang opener thrills as Absolute, Porsche and Origine share wins across dramatic 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia races and sessions.
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2026 GTWC Asia | Sepang | Porsche and Absolute Racing shine in season opener

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS season began in emphatic fashion at Sepang, where pace, precision and strategy combined to produce a gripping double-header. Climax Racing set the early benchmark in practice through Li Lichao and Elias Seppanen, before Absolute Racing asserted qualifying dominance with Akash Nandy and Bastian Buus securing…

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Mapelli discusses his 2026 DTM debut with ABT Sportsline, Lamborghini Temerario GT3 development, and hopes of fighting for wins.
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Mapelli ready for DTM debut with ABT Sportsline after years of GT3 success

Marco Mapelli entered the 2026 DTM season as a rookie, but only by name, at 38, the Italian brought vast GT3 experience to ABT Sportsline. He had already raced across Europe, Asia, Japan, the United States and Australia. He had competed in major endurance events, including the Nürburgring, Bathurst and several 24-hour races. Few drivers…

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The 2026 GTWC Asia season kicks off with returning champions, rising stars, and fierce competition for the title, beginning at Sepang.
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2026 | GTWC Asia | Sepang | Preview | Fresh challenges await as new drivers set to take the field

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS gets underway at Sepang International Circuit next weekend, April 3-5, with two thrilling one-hour races set to launch the season. This year’s entry list is stacked with top-tier manufacturers and drivers, making for an exciting season of competition in Asia’s premier GT championship. Fans can…

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