MUNICH, Germany — Abt Sportsline is opening a new chapter in DTM.
Abt Sportsline will start with factory support from Lamborghini and plans to use two Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2 next year. With 10 championship titles, the most successful of all current DTM teams has thus set the course for next season.
The team has already trusted the Huracan at the last two ADAC Ravenol 24h Nürburgring. Next year, DTM will also see a change of manufacturer from Audi to Lamborghini.
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“Abt Sportsline and Lamborghini are two brands that fit together perfectly,” said Thomas Biermaier, CEO of Abt Sportsline. “We do motorsport out of conviction and passion. We also feel this passion in Sant’Agata. Our motto ‘From the racetrack to the road’ fits Lamborghini just as well.
“The fact that we have been able to agree on a long-term collaboration and will receive factory support from Lamborghini in the DTM in the future is an important moment for Abt Sportsline.”
Talks about a joint DTM appearance between Abt Sportsline and the Italian luxury brand began back in 2021.
“The participation in the 24-hour race was the first step in this direction,” confirmed Abt Motorsport Director Martin Tomczyk. “We really enjoy working with Lamborghini, so it was a logical step for us to work together not only in the 24-hour race but also in the DTM in the future.
“We know the strengths of the Lamborghini Huracán very well through the 24-hour project and know that we will have a vehicle with which we can fight for titles. And of course we already have one eye on the successor model, the new Lamborghini Temerario.”
Rouven Mohr, CTO of Lamborghini, also welcomes the joint commitment to the DTM.
“Motorsport is part of Lamborghini’s DNA. Success on the racetrack is extremely valuable to us as a sports car manufacturer,” Mohr said. “The DTM has a special significance because it has many fans, and not just in Germany. We are very proud to be able to work with the most successful team in this racing series in the future. We will give Abt Sportsline maximum support and are convinced that it will be a very strong combination.”