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Abt and Lamborghini extend their partnership, confirming two Temerario GT3s for the 2027 DTM alongside an expanded motorsport programme.
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Abt expands Lamborghini partnership with DTM and Nürburgring 24 Hours programmes for 2027

Karishma Persad06 mins

Abt Sportsline and Lamborghini will continue their DTM partnership in 2027 after agreeing a multi-year extension that will also expand their collaboration across other motorsport programmes. Red Bull Team Abt will once again field two Lamborghini Temerario GT3s in the DTM, with the team setting its sights on returning to championship contention after a development-focused…

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ABT Sportsline reflects on a difficult DTM Sachsenring weekend as Engstler and Mapelli look to bounce back at the Hockenheim finale
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ABT searching for answers after difficult DTM Sachsenring weekend

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 mins

ABT Sportsline endured one of its most challenging weekends of the 2026 DTM season at the Sachsenring, with Luca Engstler and Marco Mapelli struggling to find the performance needed to fight towards the front of the field. The warning signs appeared during Friday practice. Engstler finished 13th in FP1 before dropping to 18th in FP2,…

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Engstler reflects on Nürburgring Race 2, DTM tyre strategy frustrations and why he believes the Lamborghini Temerario has strong potential.
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Exclusive: “We should stop picking on the car” – Engstler on Nürburgring frustration, DTM tyre rules and Lamborghini’s potential

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 mins

Luca Engstler left the Nürburgring frustrated despite securing another points finish for Lamborghini in a chaotic second DTM race of the weekend. Marco Wittmann eventually claimed victory after a race shaped by incidents, penalties and contrasting tyre strategies. Engstler remained in the mix as the order changed throughout the 39-lap contest, but the Red Bull…

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Engstler reflects on his Oschersleben Race 1 podium, ABT’s progress and the development of Lamborghini’s new Temerario GT3 in the DTM
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Engstler says Oschersleben DTM Race 1 podium felt “almost as sweet as the win”

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein06 mins

Luca Engstler believes Red Bull Team ABT made an important step forward with the new Lamborghini Temerario GT3 after he finished second in Race 1 of the 2026 DTM weekend at Oschersleben. Engstler started alongside pole-sitter Thomas Preining on the front row and lost second place to Maro Engel during the opening lap. However, a…

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Luca Engstler discusses the Norisring challenge, Lamborghini’s DTM learning curve and his target for a top-10 finish with Red Bull Team ABT.
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Luca Engstler targets top-10 finish as Lamborghini continues DTM learning curve at Norisring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein06 mins

Luca Engstler believes another top-10 finish would represent a successful Norisring weekend as Red Bull Team ABT continues to develop Lamborghini’s new Temerario during the 2026 DTM season. Speaking at the pre-event press conference attended by Pit Debrief, the German driver discussed the challenges of racing between the Norisring’s concrete walls, Lamborghini’s ongoing learning curve…

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ABT builds 2026 DTM momentum at Zandvoort as Engstler and Mapelli score points with Lamborghini after strong Race 2 progress.
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ABT encouraged by 2026 Zandvoort breakthrough as Engstler and Mapelli score double points in DTM

Karishma Persad05 mins

Red Bull Team ABT left the 2026 Zandvoort DTM weekend with a clear step forward with the Lamborghini Temerario GT3. Following a difficult opening round at the Red Bull Ring, the team moved into regular points contention and established itself as the stronger Lamborghini outfit across the Dutch weekend. Luca Engstler led the charge with…

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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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