Grasser keeps two Lamborghini TG‑3s in the DTM arsenal for the Nürburgring sprint after a logistical glitch left Maximilian Paul’s wrecked chassis unrepaired.
Booster Car Strategy
Team chief Gottfried Grasser confirmed the line‑up: a fresh chassis will replace the damaged car, while the older vehicle is deemed beyond repair by Lamborghini. The decision preserves a 21‑car field for the Eifel event.
Pools for Driving the Vegas‑Number 19 Lambo
The slot beside Oschersleben winner Mirko Bortolotti, car 19, remains open. Grasser agreed that a factory‑sourced driver will occupy the seat, but the final choice falls under Lamborghini, whose roster is tightly limited.
- Franck Perera – DTM veteran with a win at Oschersleben, familiar with the Grasser garage and already racing the TG‑3 in GT World Challenge Europe.
- Christian Engelhart – 2023 DTM champion and recent Grasser podium finisher, sidelined by a knee operation during the winter break.
- Patric Niederhauser – Swiss talent with a single DTM season in 2023; he just secured third in the TG‑3 sprint field at Magny‑Cours.
- Sandy Mitchell – British driver who pulled victory for the TG‑3 at Elkhart Lake in IMSA, but little DTM experience.
All four candidates weigh heavily on the team’s choice, with performance, factory affiliation, and weekday availability influencing the assessment.
Anticipating Future Line‑Up Adjustments
Beyond Nürburgring, Grasser is already eyeing a substitute for Sachsenring in September. Maximilian Paul’s fitness for the final Hockenheim round remains uncertain as the season closes.
Grasser’s commitment to dual Lamborghini entries shows the team’s resilience amid supply setbacks, while the driver rotation remains an open point for the remainder of the DTM season.
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