Mirko Bortolotti Archives

Mirko Bortolotti won DTM Race 2 at Oschersleben, delivering the first global victory for Lamborghini’s new Temerario GT3.

DTM | 2026 Oschersleben | Race 2 | Bortolotti takes historic first victory for Lamborghini Temerario

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein4 days ago3 days ago04 mins

Mirko Bortolotti claimed victory in DTM race 2 at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, securing the first global win for the new Lamborghini Temerario GT3. The TGI Team by GRT driver used a well-executed pit-stop strategy to rise from sixth on the grid and beat championship leader Maro Engel by 3.027 seconds. Pole-sitter Thomas Preining lost…

Grasser Racing Team will run one Lamborghini at DTM Oschersleben as parts delays leave Mirko Bortolotti carrying its hopes alone.

Grasser faces Oschersleben damage limitation as Paul crash leaves Bortolotti alone

Chiara Martin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Grasser Racing Team will head to Oschersleben with its DTM weekend already compromised. Two weeks after Maximilian Paul’s heavy Norisring crash, the Austrian team will run only one Lamborghini Temerario GT3 at the fifth round of the 2026 season. That leaves Mirko Bortolotti as Grasser’s sole entry, with the DTM grid dropping to 20 cars…

Maximilian Paul begins recovery after his 2026 DTM Norisring crash, with Grasser confirming his injuries and surgery.

Paul recovering after 2026 DTM Norisring crash

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Maximilian Paul has begun his recovery after the heavy crash that stopped Saturday’s 2026 DTM race at the Norisring. The Grasser Racing Team driver was involved in a major collision with Kelvin van der Linde’s Schubert Motorsport BMW at Turn 1 during Race 1. Race control initially deployed a Full Course Yellow before red-flagging the…

ABT Lamborghini loses 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours runner-up finish after failing post-race checks, promoting Aston Martin to second.

ABT Lamborghini disqualified from Nürburgring 24 Hours after failing post-race scrutineering

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The ABT Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 that crossed the line in second place at last month’s 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours has been disqualified after failing post-race scrutineering. Race officials confirmed the decision following a hearing held on Friday, almost a month after the event. As a result, the No. 84 Lamborghini forfeits its runner-up finish,…

ABT faces possible 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours disqualification after its runner-up Lamborghini reportedly exceeded the power limit.

ABT faces possible 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours disqualification after runner-up finish

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

ABT Sportsline’s runner-up finish at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours remains under threat after post-race checks reportedly raised questions over the legality of its Lamborghini. As reported by Motorsport-Total, the #84 ABT Lamborghini could face disqualification after allegedly exceeding the permitted power output by around 20 horsepower. The car, driven by Luca Engstler, Mirko Bortolotti…

Maximilian Paul returns to GRT for 2026, highlighting team structure and learning alongside DTM champion Mirko Bortolotti

Exclusive: “I looked up to Mirko” — Maximilian Paul on racing alongside Bortolotti in DTM

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

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…

The 2026 DTM season starts with pressure for Lamborghini, Baert and Feller after a revealing Red Bull Ring opening weekend

Five drivers under pressure after the 2026 DTM season opener at the Red Bull Ring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 months ago2 months ago011 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…

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

Bortolotti extracts “dream result” as Lamborghini struggles in DTM 2026 Red Bull Ring opener

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

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…

Van der Linde returns to DTM with Schubert Motorsport in 2026, chasing the one title that has eluded him and a legacy built on hard work.

Exclusive: Van der Linde on his DTM return – “I don’t want to finish second again”

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

Kelvin van der Linde has never been a driver who does things by halves. From becoming South Africa’s youngest ever National Champion at 16, to claiming back to back European titles before his 19th birthday, to winning some of the world’s most prestigious endurance races, his career has been defined by a relentless pursuit of…

Bortolotti DTM 2026: Focus on development as Lamborghini prepares new Temerario GT3 for Red Bull Ring opener.

Bortolotti embraces new DTM challenge despite early Lamborghini setbacks

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Mirko Bortolotti heads into the 2026 DTM season facing one of the biggest challenges of his career, as he balances optimism with realism while developing Lamborghini’s all-new Temerario GT3. Speaking ahead of the season opener at the Red Bull Ring, where pre-season testing has already taken place, Bortolotti outlined the scale of the task facing…