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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

Karishma Persad04 mins

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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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

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein011 mins

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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ABT Sportsline confirms Lamborghini factory drivers Engstler and Mapelli for its 2026 DTM line-up ahead of the upcoming season
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ABT Sportsline confirm Luca Engstler and Marco Mapelli for the 2026 DTM season

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 mins

ABT Sportsline has confirmed Luca Engstler and Marco Mapelli as its driver line-up for the 2026 DTM season, with the pair set to represent the team in the upcoming campaign. The announcement completes ABT’s driver pairing for the new season, bringing together two drivers with strong experience in GT3 machinery and international GT competition. As…

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ABT reveals two Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 line-ups for the 2026 Nürburgring 24, featuring factory drivers and past winners.
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Lamborghini factory stars headline ABT Nürburgring 24 programme in 2026

Karishma Persad03 mins

As reported by Sportscar365, ABT has unveiled two competitive driver line-ups for its pair of Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 entries ahead of this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours. The German team will field two cars in the SP9 class at the Nordschleife endurance classic. Notably, past race winners Nicky Catsburg and Nick Yelloly will reunite in…

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Rutronik confirms all-Lamborghini factory trio of Patric Niederhauser, Luca Engstler, and Marco Mapelli for 2026 GTWC Europe as it debuts the Temerario GT3.
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Rutronik Racing ushers in Lamborghini era with Niederhauser, Engstler and Mapelli to feature in 2026 GTWC Europe

Karishma Persad05 mins

Endurance Cup line-up made up entirely of Lamborghini factory drivers, as the reigning champions switch to the new Temerario GT3 for the 2026 season. The Remchingen-based squad has fielded a Porsche 911 GT3 R in the category since 2021 and secured last year’s Endurance Cup crown with Patric Niederhauser, Sven Müller and Alessio Piciarello. However,…

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Exclusive: Bortolotti reflects on balancing DTM rivalry with GTWC teamwork in 2025

Karishma Persad04 mins

Mirko Bortolotti’s 2025 campaign illustrates the striking duality of modern GT racing. Drivers battle one another aggressively in sprint categories such as DTM, yet only days later share a cockpit in some of the world’s most demanding endurance events. Throughout the season, Bortolotti showcased his trademark versatility as he raced with Abt Sportsline in DTM,…

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Engstler on teamwork with Grasser in GT World Challenge Europe
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“Hope to stay in the same line-up for the future” – Engstler on continuity, chemistry, and Grasser’s GT World Challenge Europe push after the 24h of Spa

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 mins

From touring-car prospect to DTM race winner and Spa hero, Luca Engstler’s leap to Grasser Racing has lit a fuse under Lamborghini’s GT program. In his first full season aboard the Huracán GT3 Evo2 he struck early in DTM, with victories at Oschersleben and Hockenheim, then, alongside Jordan Pepper and Mirko Bortolotti, delivered Lamborghini’s first-ever…

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Jordan Pepper on winning the CrowdStrike 24h of Spa together with Grasser and Lamborghini
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“The 24-hour race is 24 hours long” – Pepper on staying cool as Lamborghini seals historic CrowdStrike 24h of Spa win

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 mins

The 2025 CrowdStrike 24h of Spa ended with a landmark triumph for Lamborghini and Jordan Pepper. After 549 laps of drama and attrition, Grasser Racing Team guided the #63 Lamborghini to the brand’s first overall victory at the Ardennes classic. Pepper, Mirko Bortolotti, and Luca Engstler shared the car and crossed the line just eight…

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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

Chiara Martin04 mins

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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