Mirko Bortolotti after winning the CrowdStrike 24H of Spa 2025 with the Grasser Racing Team
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“You never believe until the chequered flag” – Bortolotti on Grasser’s historic Spa 24H triumph

Mirko Bortolotti has described Lamborghini’s long-awaited breakthrough victory at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa as an “elusive” success that only truly felt real when the chequered flag dropped. The Italian, alongside teammates Jordan Pepper and Luca Engstler, delivered the GRT Grasser Racing Team and Lamborghini their first-ever win in the Ardennes classic, marking a…

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Luca Engstler on Lamborghini’s historic CrowdStrike 24h of Spa win
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“I kept believing from the morning” — Luca Engstler on Lamborghini’s historic CrowdStrike 24h of Spa win

Luca Engstler played a decisive role in Grasser Racing’s historic triumph at the 2025 CrowdStrike 24h of Spa. He shared the #63 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 with Mirko Bortolotti and Jordan Pepper, and together they secured Lamborghini’s first overall victory in the Belgian endurance classic. Engstler’s consistency through the night kept the car in contention…

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Grasser Racing claimed Pole during GTWC Europe Qualifying in Valencia
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GTWC Europe | Round 9 | Valencia | Sprint Cup | Qualifying 2 | #63 Lamborghini fastest in red flagged qualifying

Grasser Racings’ #63 Lamborghini went fastest in the GTWC Europe Qualifying 2 in Valencia, gaining an important point for the championship Ultimately, what began as a historic moment for Emil Frey Racing ended in disappointment. Looking forward, teams must now exercise greater caution under yellow flag conditions. Valencia’s fallout stands as a firm reminder that…

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2025 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup, Valencia, Race 1
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Engstler and Pepper inherit Race 1 victory in Valencia as Emil Frey Racing among teams penalised after yellow flag infringments

Emil Frey Racing has lost its landmark overall victory in Race 1 of the 2025 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup at Valencia, following a post-race penalty for a yellow flag infringement. The #69 Ferrari 296 GT3, driven by Chris Lulham and Thierry Vermeulen, initially made history as the first Gold Cup entry to take an outright…

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The GRT - Grasser Racing Team #63 entering the final round of the GTWC Sprint Cup in Valencia.
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Gottfried Grasser reflects on “a perfect year” as the GTWC Europe Sprint Cup finale in Valencia looms

The Grasser Racing Team entered the final weekend of the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup in Valencia with an outside shot at the championship. Despite stiff competition, the Austrian outfit remained firmly in contention after a strong Qualifying performance. The opening session had seen Ferrari dominate, continuing their form from Free Practice and Pre-Qualifying….

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How Luca Engstler went from TCR prodigy to winner of international GT races
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From WTCR to Lamborghini: Engstler’s journey through touring cars and GT racing

Luca Engstler’s rise through the ranks of international motorsport and GT racing has been nothing short of remarkable. The 25-year-old German, son of touring car veteran Franz Engstler, has built a career on determination, and adaptability. Qualities that have carried him from grassroots karting to the top levels of GT racing. Along the way, he…

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Grasser drivers on expectations for the Nürburgring after winning the endurance marathon at the CrowdStrike 24 hours of Spa
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Exclusive: Grasser Racing Team drivers on expectations for the Endurance round at the Nürburgring after winning “the biggest GT race in the world”

In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, the drivers of the Grasser Racing Team revealed their expectations for this GTWC Endurance Cup weekend at the Nürburgring. After winning the CrowdStrike 24 hours of Spa, Jordan Pepper, Mirko Bortolotti and Luca Engstler, are aiming to fight for the win. While the GT World Challenge Endurance Cup…

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Lamborghini and Grasser make history at the 24 hours of Spa, winning the race after 549 laps
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GTWC Europe | CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa | Round 5 | Grasser and Lamborghini to win in Spa for the first time

The 2025 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa was a race of speed, survival, and heartbreak. Across 24 hours, 549 laps, and countless twists, the Belgian endurance classic once again lived up to its reputation as the toughest GT3 race in the world. In the end, it was GRT – Grasser Racing Team who wrote history….

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