HRT Ford Racing heads to the DEKRA Lausitzring, June 19–21, for the first German round of the 2026 DTM and ADAC GT Masters seasons. The veteran German team is looking to capitalize on recent pace-setting testing there by rookie Finn Wiebelhaus. The Drees-based squad will field four Ford Mustang GT3s across both championships. Wiebelhaus and veteran Arjun Maini spearhead the DTM campaign.
A two-car lineup continues the team's ADAC GT Masters title defense. Max Reis and Emil Gjerdrum will share the No. 1 Ford Mustang GT3 while the No. 2 will be wheeled by Kiano Blum and Niklas Kalus.
FAST FACTS
- During the official DTM pre-event test day, 20-year-old rookie Finn Wiebelhaus braved changing track conditions to set the fastest overall time of the day (1:21.434) in his HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3, edging out teammate Arjun Maini to put Ford one-two on the charts.
- In its first-ever ADAC GT Masters race weekend at Lausitzring in 2025, the Mustang GT3 proved itself as a contender. The Haupt Racing Team duo—and eventual champions—of Finn Wiebelhaus and Salman Owega secured a second-place finish, while teammates Max Reis and Niklas Kalus locked down third place.
DRIVER QUOTES
DTM:
ARJUN MAINI, No. 36 HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3 – “I'm looking forward to the Lausitzring. We had a very productive and positive test there ahead of the race, and it looks like we’ve been able to get the car into a good window. Hopefully, we can carry that momentum into the weekend and come away with some solid points."
FINN WIEBELHAUS, No. 64 HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3 – “I’m really happy to be back for the third round of the DTM at the Lausitzring. I’ve always enjoyed racing here, and the atmosphere around the track is something special. After a positive test, we head into the weekend feeling confident and well prepared. Our goal is to build on that and fight for strong results. I’m looking forward to getting started."
ADAC GT Masters:
MAX REIS, No. 1 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – “It’s hard to believe we’re already at round three of the ADAC GT Masters. We had a productive test day, learned a lot, and made good progress with the car. I’m looking forward to getting back on track this weekend and giving everything I can for the team. Now it’s all about putting everything together and maximizing our potential throughout the race weekend.”
EMIL GJERDRUM, No. 1 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – “It’s been a tough start to the season with a bit of bad luck, but we’re focused on coming back stronger at Lausitzring. It’s a cool track, and I’m looking forward to experiencing it for the first time with the Ford Mustang GT3. Together with HRT and Ford Racing, the focus is on maximizing our package, putting together a clean weekend, and showing what we know we’re capable of.”
KIANO BLUM, No. 2 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – “I’m really looking forward to Lausitzring as it's one of the historical racetracks on the calendar. Coming into Lausitzring as third in the championship, we know that we have to attack and build up pressure on our opponents. We know we have a strong team behind us and the pace for it. After two successful weekends, we finally want to leave Lausitzring on the top step.”
NIKLAS KALUS, No. 2 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – “We’re very well prepared and ready to give it our all. I have some lovely memories of the circuit. It’ll be really exciting to see which tactics everyone chooses and when, given the endurance format. We’re ready to win and will give it our all.”
