Haupt Racing Team (HRT) arrives at the Salzburgring for round five of the 2026 ADAC GT Masters season, September 4-6, with a refreshed line-up. Joining the No. 1 Ford Mustang GT3 is 17-year-old Polish driver Fabian Dybionka, making his series debut alongside 19-year-old Norwegian Emil Gjerdrum. In the team's No. 2 Ford Mustang GT3, HRT continues to develop young talent through Ford Racing Driver Development Team member Kiano Blum and Niklas Kalus.
FAST FACTS
- HRT earned pole position and a third-place finish, which contributed to its 2025 championship campaign.
- The team has battled to at least one podium in each of its last eight series events since its debut with the Ford Mustang GT3.
- The No. 2 HRT Ford Mustang GT3, driven by Kiano Blum and Niklas Kalus, earned consecutive podiums during the team’s home rounds at the Nürburgring, delivering valuable points toward its championship fight. They rank third in the standings.
DRIVER QUOTES
EMIL GJERDRUM, No. 1 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – "I’m looking forward to being back in the Ford. Overall, I have a bit of mixed feelings going into the Salzburgring weekend after I had a tire failure last year, ending in the biggest crash of my career. I'm going to make the most out of it and try to enjoy it as much as I can."
FABIAN DYBIONKA, No. 1 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – "Salzburgring is a unique track and I’m really looking forward to racing there. I’ll give it my all and push as hard as possible to achieve the best results for HRT. I’m excited for the weekend."
KIANO BLUM, No. 2 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – "After a long summer break, we’re back and ready to attack at the legendary Salzburgring. This one is extra special for me— it’s my home race, and I can’t wait to race in front of my home crowd. We’re currently third in the championship and still in the fight for the title. The goal is clear: give it everything, maximize every opportunity and keep pushing until the very last lap."
NIKLAS KALUS, No. 2 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – "I’m really looking forward to being back at the Salzburgring. It’s a very special and historic circuit with a lot of character, and I always enjoy racing there. We had a very strong weekend at the Nürburgring, so we’re hoping to carry that momentum into the next round. I feel well prepared, and the whole team has done a great job to get everything ready for the weekend. Our goal is to attack from the first lap, maximize our potential and get the best possible result out of the weekend. We’ll give it everything we have and hopefully fight for strong results in both races."
