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ABT with two Lamborghini in 24-hour classic
Double dedication on the legendary Nordschleife: At this year’s edition of the 24-hour race, ABT fielded two Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2. The international team of six drivers was led by reigning DTM champion Mirko Bortolotti. It was already ABT’s twelfth appearance in the 24-hour classic.
The team delivered a strong performance and was in contention for top positions over long stretches. Both Lamborghini stayed in the leading group for a long time and fought deep into the night for a podium finish. In the end, technical defects in the final phase prevented an even better result – nevertheless, ABT brought one of the two cars home in fifth place.
TWO TEAMS
ONE GOAL
#27
Car number 27 competed in the striking Red Bull livery, just like in 2024. Mirko Bortolotti, Jordan Pepper and Dani Juncadella fought their way up to sixth place after a setback in qualifying and several challenges. However, about an hour and a half before the end of the race, a technical defect forced the trio to retire.
#28
The black Lamborghini with car number 28, already a fan favorite during the 2023 comeback, returned to the Nordschleife in 2025. Christian Engelhart, Luca Engstler and Marco Mapelli were on podium pace until half an hour before the finish. A technical defect prevented a secure third place, so the team ultimately finished the race in fifth.
PARTNERS
STRONGER TOGETHER
Strong partners, as always, played a crucial role in ABT’s presence at the Nordschleife. Together with longtime supporters and new sponsors, the team embraced the challenge of the 24-hour race – on the track, in the paddock, and through numerous fan activities.
The technology company Schaeffler has been an important partner of ABT in motorsport for many years. The absolute highlight was the championship title in Formula E with a jointly developed electric drive. ABT and Schaeffler also work closely together in many other areas.
SÜDPACK is a leading manufacturer of innovative high-performance films and packaging solutions for the food, non-food and medical goods industries as well as customised compounds for technically demanding applications, including in the automotive sector.
H&R is one of the world’s leading developers and producers of sporty suspension systems and has been a long-standing partner of ABT Sportsline in this segment. The company has also made a name for itself in the field of industrial springs and medical technology.
The partnership between ABT and SONAX has existed for more than three decades. SONAX is the market leader in Germany and Austria for car care products and services, which the ABT DTM and endurance teams also rely on.
The MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of workshop and vehicle inspection equipment which is also used by ABT Sportsline. The company has a global sales and service network and employs a total of more than 1,000 staff worldwide.
The Müller drugstore chain, based in Ulm, is one of the largest retail chains in Europe. It operates over 950 shops in eight countries, employs around 35,500 people and offers around 190,000 items from the drugstore, perfumery, toy, stationery, household and more sectors. Müller is cooperating with long-standing ABT partner PlayStation for the 24-hour race.
The Lemgo-based MR Group consists of several companies specialising in the disposal and recycling of sewage sludge. Over 65 employees ensure the disposal for more than 50 sewage treatment plants in Germany and abroad.
ABT Sportsline has also had the Lamborghini brand in its portfolio since 2023. The first Lamborghini-based product is the ABT Urus Scatenato. Gohm GmbH in Singen-Hohentwiel is one of the few officially licensed dealers of the Italian brand in Germany and a partner of the team in the 24-hour race.
AlphaTauri is a premium fashion lifestyle brand founded by Red Bull, that combines fashion with the functional properties of sportswear, with quality and elegance taking centre stage.
Ravenol is one of the most powerful lubricant brands for premium products and is recommended by ABT Sportsline for its high-performance vehicles. It is therefore only logical that Ravenol is also used by ABT as a lubricant at the Nordschleife.
As an expert in motorsport software development, Michael Metzner supports ABT with individual programmes and tools to make the work of ABT engineers at the race track and in the Motorsport Centre in Kempten easier.
ABT has been working with TM Performance in Italy for many years in the DTM. The company specialises in getting the most out of various components in motorsport, such as the brakes.
As ABT’s technical partner, Sabelt equips all six drivers and the mechanics with high-end racing clothing. The partnership between the two brands also applies to the ABT DTM team.
Red Bull gives you wings – also to the ABT team during the 24-hour race. With more than eleven billion cans sold per year, the Austrian company is the world market leader in energy drinks and has been an ABT partner from the very beginning. ABT has been managing the Red Bull Germany fleet for almost three decades.
HISTORY & SUCCESSES
FROM NATURAL GAS PIONEERS TO THE PODIUM
The 24-hour race 2025 was ABT’s twelfth appearance in the endurance classic. The debut was in 1999 with an Audi A4 quattro powered by natural gas – the race with the innovative drive concept was a little sensation at the time. This was followed by outings with the Abt-Audi TT-R from the DTM, the Audi R8 LMS and the Bentley Continental GT3. The best results so far were two second places in the 2003 and 2009 editions.