Grasser team confirms second Lamborghini entry for Nürburgring DTM
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:11 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Grasser team will enter two Lamborghini Temerario GT3 cars for the upcoming DTM weekend at the Nürburgring. Team principal Gottfried Grasser announced they acquired a new chassis after logistical issues prevented them from repairing Maximilian Paul’s crashed car for Oschersleben. The team now seeks to finalize the driver lineup, which will include a Lamborghini factory driver, though no specific candidate has been confirmed yet. Potential options include Franck Perera, Christian Engelhart, Patric Niederhauser, and Sandy Mitchell. Grasser may also need a replacement driver for the Sachsenring event in September.
- •Grasser team will race with two Lamborghini cars at Nürburgring.
- •Maximilian Paul’s car was not ready due to logistical issues.
- •Driver selection for the second car is still undecided.
- •Candidates include Franck Perera and Christian Engelhart.
- •A replacement driver may be needed for an upcoming event.
- 12:11 PMYahoo Sports — Grasser confirms second Lamborghini for Nurburgring: Who will be in the cockpit?
- 12:11 PMMotorsport.com — Grasser confirms second Lamborghini for Nurburgring: Who will be in the cockpit?
"The decision has been made: The Grasser team will line up again with two Lamborghini Temerario GT3 cars at the upcoming DTM weekend at the Nürburgring, after logistical problems meant they were unable to get Maximilian Paul's crashed car ready in time for Oschersleben. "We will be racing again with two cars at the Nurburgring," confirms team principal Gottfried Grasser. "We bought a new ...Keep reading
"How the Grasser team managed to field a second car again after Oschersleben, and which drivers can hope for the cockpit
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:11 PMGrasser confirms second Lamborghini for Nurburgring: Who will be in the cockpit?
How the Grasser team managed to field a second car again after Oschersleben, and which drivers can hope for the cockpit
- Motorsport.comAug 4, 2026, 12:11 PMGrasser confirms second Lamborghini for Nurburgring: Who will be in the cockpit?
The decision has been made: The Grasser team will line up again with two Lamborghini Temerario GT3 cars at the upcoming DTM weekend at the Nürburgring, after logistical problems meant they were unable to get Maximilian Paul's crashed car ready in time for Oschersleben. "We will be racing again with two cars at the Nurburgring," confirms team principal Gottfried Grasser. "We bought a new ...Keep reading
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