The Grasser Racing Team has completed its lineup for the 2022 DTM season, where it will take on a new challenge in collaboration with Lamborghini Squadra Corse.
The hiring of Clemens Schmid has already been announced some time ago, the other three drivers arrive for the Huracán GT3 Evo, starting with star Mirko Bortolotti.
The Trentino is not alone, because with him there are also another official like Rolf Ineichen and Alessio Deledda, who has entered the Junior program of the Sant’Agata Bolognese company.
“I am thrilled to join GRT in the DTM this year! It will be a privilege to drive the # 63 Lamborghini in this historic championship – said Bortolotti – I am grateful to Lamborghini and the team for their trust and delighted that the good work and consistency over the years have not gone unnoticed “.
“I’m sure we have a solid foundation and our long-term partnership will certainly be an asset to this new challenge. I can’t wait to start the season!”
Ineichen added: “I am very happy to participate in the DTM this year, it has fascinated me for years and racing there is a dream come true. Competing at such a high level is an incredible challenge. Of course I am particularly happy to walk this path together. to GRT “.
“We have a long history and I feel very good in this team. I have learned a lot here in the last few years and I feel ready to face a new exciting adventure. I am looking forward to the season.”
Alessio Deledda, HWA Racelab
Photo by: Dutch Photo Agency
Deledda is also delighted: “I am thrilled to start this new chapter. Coming from Formula 2, I consider the DTM the perfect environment for me to grow as a driver. It is a renowned championship that offers an extremely fierce level of competition. It will be a very strong series. this year and I’m really motivated to take on this challenge. “
“The transition to covered wheels will be a completely new experience for me and I am convinced that GRT is the best team to take this step. It is a top-level team that has achieved remarkable successes together with Lamborghini Squadra Corse”.
“I consider myself honored to be part of this team and this manufacturer, and also to work together with Mirko Bortolotti, who is a driver I admire a lot. I can’t wait to learn from him and I’m ready to give my best for the race. squad”.
Gottfried Grasser, GRT Team Principal, commented: “I am extremely happy to confirm our line-up for the DTM 2022 season. It will be an exciting year for us as a team and I am really proud to have Mirko and Rolf on board. They have been an integral part of it. of our crew for many years and instrumental to some of our greatest successes. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together and can’t wait to get started. “
“Alessio on the other hand is new to our team and we are equally eager to see him grow and evolve as a driver on one of our cars. He is very loaded and the DTM is certainly the right step for his career. With Clemens being signed. in advance, we have a very competitive line-up at our disposal. We want to fight for podiums as soon as possible and I am confident that we have everything to achieve this. “
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