BMW attributes M4 GT3 turbo swap to «costs»: Was it forced by FIA?
Has the boost pressure for the BMW M4 GT3 Evo been radically slashed this year? One might certainly get that impression looking at the 2026 Balance of Performance (BoP) in the DTM or at the Nurburgring 24 Hours race. However, as Motorsport-Total.com has discovered, the car was equipped with a new turbocharger over the winter, which […]
Why Lamborghini Temerario GT3’s DTM debut was nothing short of a disaster
Lamborghini’s new Temerario GT3 endured a nightmare start to life in last weekend’s DTM season-opener at the Red Bull Ring. Its results in the Austrian double header raised serious concerns about the car’s competitiveness and the structure behind the programme. The scale of the problem is such that responsibility within the organisation appears unclear, a […]
What’s going wrong with the new Lamborghini Temerario GT3
Lamborghini is facing major concerns ahead of the DTM season opener in Spielberg, with its new Temerario GT3 yet to find its footing in competitive conditions. The car, which replaces the successful Huracan GT3 Evo2 for 2026, has endured a difficult start to life. “Time will tell what’s possible with the car, but if I […]
How Lamborghini’s new in-house Temerario GT3 came to life
The countdown is almost over and Lamborghini Squadra Corse is preparing to debut the Temerario GT3, the brand-new car entirely designed, developed and built in Sant’Agata Bolognese. As announced during the car’s presentation, the 12 Hours of Sebring — scheduled for March 19–21 — has been chosen as the debut race for the successor to […]
Is the Ford Mustang GT3 on verge of turning point with Evo update?
The 2026 season will see Ford introduce the Mustang GT3 Evo, an early mid-cycle update to its GT3 contender. A key player in the update has been HRT, which runs the car in the DTM, among other categories. HRT was forced to postpone the test debut of the new Evo package for the Mustang for […]
Why replacing Mercedes’ hugely successful GT3 car is such a challenge
Mercedes-AMG is working on a new GT3 car for customer and factory-supported racing. It will become the first major product to emerge from the Affalterbach Racing division, which was set up midway through 2024 as Mercedes brought an end to its long-standing relationship with HWA. The unnamed GT3 challenger is expected to be based on […]
Is Mercedes facing a difficult start with in-house racing division?
Mercedes-AMG is facing a huge challenge as its collaboration with HWA AG concludes at the end of November. Hans-Werner Aufrecht’s company has not only handled all of the brand’s factory racing programmes outside of Formula 1 and Formula E, but it has also been responsible for the entire GT3 project as a partner since 2010. It […]
What the Porsche exit rumours mean for Manthey Racing
Rumours about Porsche wanting to sell its stake in Manthey Racing have been circulating in the paddock for several months. The Volkswagen Group brand reported a sharp drop in profits this year, forcing it to cut jobs across its automotive division. The weak financial performance also played a part in its impending exit from the […]
The remarkable motorsport stories you may have missed in 2024
During a record-breaking season of 24 Formula 1 races, there was always likely to be the odd gem of a story that had a short shelf-life before being overtaken on the news agenda. Factor in another blockbuster year for the World Endurance Championship, several u-turns over World Rally Championship’s hybrid future and a MotoGP season […]