Lamborghini facing loss as Grasser Racing Team and star driver eye McLaren switch?
Will Lamborghini stalwart team Grasser and star driver Mirko Bortolotti switch to McLaren in 2027? There has been speculation about it in the DTM paddock for weeks - and now colleagues at MOTORSPORT aktuell have also reported on a potential brand switch by the team to McLaren. According to information from Motorsport-Total.com, this scenario is very likely despite Grasser's 12-year Lamborghini…
Speculation surrounding Lamborghini's Grasser Racing Team and star driver Mirko Bortolotti potentially switching to McLaren in 2027 has emerged in the DTM paddock. Motorsport-Total.com reports that this scenario is likely despite Grasser's 12-year association with Lamborghini. Additionally, Bortolotti, a 36-year-old DTM champion, is expected to leave Lamborghini at the end of 2026, as his contract expires.
The switch to McLaren could be attributed to recent changes within Lamborghini's motorsport department, with former sporting director Giorgio Sanna moving to McLaren's GT division. Sanna has expressed confidence in McLaren's potential to become a force in GT3 racing, even before the British manufacturer's new GT3 car arrives in 2028.
Bortolotti's presence at the Lamborghini World Finals, a traditional event for works drivers, is not necessarily an indication that he will remain with the Italian company. Instead, it may serve as a contractual obligation. As of now, Bortolotti's future with Lamborghini remains uncertain, while the situation for Grasser is more likely to involve a move to McLaren.
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