The thunder of American V8 power is set to echo through the Styrian mountains as five Ford Mustangs arrive at the Red Bull Ring to kick off the DTM and ADAC GT Masters seasons, April 23 – 25. The five Mustang GT3 contenders, all operated by Haupt Racing Team (HRT), will lead Ford’s charge against Europe’s elite manufacturers, turning the Austrian season opener into a high-speed proving ground for the latest racing evolution of the Mustang GT3.
FAST FACTS
- Haupt Racing Team (HRT) brings a five-car Mustang GT3 program to the Red Bull Ring for the first of four shared DTM and ADAC GT Masters event weekends.
- HRT Ford Racing, in its second season in the DTM, scored one of its two top-five finishes last season at the Red Bull Ring during Ford’s resurgence into the series.
- A victory at the Red Bull Rings helped propel HRT’s 2025 ADAC GT Masters Championship campaign, the first global title by the Mustang GT3.
- Finn Wiebelhaus, who won at the Red Bull Ring during his successful “Road to DTM” run in 2025, will make his series debut alongside Arjun Maini in the two-car HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3.
DRIVER QUOTES
DTM:
ARJUN MAINI, No. 36 HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3 – “I’m really looking forward to getting back in the Ford Mustang GT3 for the Red Bull Ring. It’s been a long awaited off season and we are very eager to hit the track and see how we will do and hopefully score some solid points.”
FINN WIEBELHAUS, No. 64 HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3 – “I’m incredibly excited for the start of the DTM season at the Red Bull Ring. With the season kicking off, a dream is coming true for me, and I’m really looking forward to driving the HRT Ford Mustang GT3 in front of an amazing crowd.”
ADAC GT Masters:
MAX REIS, No. 1 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – “After the long winter break, I finally got to get back behind the wheel at the ADAC GT Masters test day this week. The new Evo package of the Ford Mustang GT3, which I drove for the first time, feels great, and I’m hoping for good results.”
EMIL GJERDRUM, No. 1 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – “ I have worked really hard on my preparations all winter, and after already kicking off the year with the team in NLS and GTWS, I feel more than ready. Having No. 1 on the car this season shows our ambitions and the goal is clear, we want to fight at the very front and hopefully defend the team’s championships. I am really looking forward to starting the ADAC GT Masters season together with Haupt Racing Team and Max in the Ford Mustang GT3.”
KIANO BLUM, No. 2 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – “I’m really excited to finally get back to racing. Together with HRT and Ford Racing, I feel more prepared than ever. We’ve been working day and night to reach this point, and with Niklas alongside me, we have a strong and competitive pack. I can’t wait to kick things off on home soil at the Red Bull Ring and show what all that hard work has been for.”
NIKLAS KALUS, No. 2 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – “It’s been a long winter with lots of preparation. Together with Kiano, I’m confident we’re going to have a great year. The pre-season test day was really beneficial and I know exactly what I need to work on.”
ALAIN VALENTE, No. 74 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 –“Our preparation for the ADAC GT Masters season has been very positive, and the test day also went really well. I’m looking forward to starting next week alongside Max Cuccarese – we’re ready to push for strong results.”
MAX CUCCARESE, No. 74 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – “Together with HRT and Alain, I’m improving step by step, and thanks to their support I feel more and more comfortable in the car. After the official test, I’m confident we’re moving in the right direction. We’ll keep working hard, keep learning, and aim to give our best from the very first race.”
