Ford Performance Motorsports and Haupt Racing Team join forces to bring Mustang GT3 to top European racing series, including DTM and Nürburgring Nordschleife
Ford Performance Motorsports is expanding its global presence by partnering with the multi-championship-winning Haupt Racing Team (HRT) to bring the Mustang GT3 to some of Europe’s premier racing series in 2025. This partnership will see the Mustang GT3 compete in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) and the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken Serie (NLS), including the iconic ADAC RAVENOL 24H Nürburgring race. Under the HRT Ford Performance banner, the collaboration will also extend to the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Sprint and Endurance Cup championships.
The Mustang GT3 has already showcased its prowess in North America and Europe with strong performances, including podiums at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the IMSA series. This new partnership with HRT further enhances Ford’s footprint in customer racing and introduces the Mustang GT3 to a broader European audience. Key highlights of the collaboration include participation in the ADAC RAVENOL 24 Hours Nürburgring in June 2025, joining other major endurance races like the Crowdstrike 24 Hours of Spa and the Rolex 24 At Daytona.
HRT’s impressive record, including the 2021 DTM Drivers’ Championship and a 2023 GT World Challenge Europe title, positions the team as an ideal partner to elevate the Mustang GT3 program. Ford’s history in DTM and the Nürburgring includes iconic cars like the Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth and multiple victories at the Nürburgring 24 Hours.
Mark Rushbrook, Global Director of Ford Performance Motorsports, expressed excitement over the collaboration: “HRT’s success in DTM and other series is a strong endorsement of the Mustang GT3, and we’re thrilled to see them compete at iconic European circuits. This partnership strengthens our global position in GT3 racing and opens up new series and audiences.”
Ulrich Fritz, Managing Director of Haupt Racing Team, added: “It’s a great honor that Ford has chosen HRT as its spearhead in Europe. The Ford Mustang GT3 is a latest-generation race car, and we’re excited to take it to the next level together in 2025.”
Source: Ford
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