Abt Sportsline has announced a seismic change for the long-established German team, with a switch to works-supported Lamborghinis from the 2025 season.
Two Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2s will be campaigned in DTM next year, with Abt targeting an extension of its already 10-title-strong record roll of honour.
Abt Sportsline had already fielded the Huracan for its last two outings at the ADAC Ravenol 24h Nürburgring and the switch from Audi in DTM marks the end of a 25-year link with the Ingolstadt marque in DTM and GT racing.
“Abt Sportsline and Lamborghini are two brands that are perfectly suited for each other,” says Thomas Biermaier, CEO of Abt Sportsline.
“We are involved in motorsport by conviction and out of passion. We also feel that passion in Sant’Agata. Our motto ‘From the racetrack to the road’ is also well suited to Lamborghini. The fact that we have agreed a long-term cooperation and will receive works assistance from Lamborghini in the DTM is an important moment for Abt Sportsline.”
Talks regarding a joint DTM presence between Abt Sportsline and Lamborghini began back in 2021.
“The outing in the 24-hour race was the first step in this direction,” confirms Abt Motorsport Director Martin Tomczyk, adding:
“The cooperation with Lamborghini is a real pleasure, so it was a logical step for us to work together in the future, not only at the 24-hour race, but also in the DTM. We are well versed with the strengths of the Lamborghini Huracán from the 24-hour project and know that we have a car, with which we can challenge for the title. And it goes without saying that we already have one eye on the successor, the new Lamborghini Temerario.”
Rouven Mohr, CTO of Lamborghini added: “Motorsport is part of the DNA of Lamborghini. Success at the racetrack is extremely valuable for us as a sports car manufacturer. The DTM is particularly prestigious, as it has a lot of fans – and not only 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 it is going to be a very strong combination.”
