The Haupt Racing Team has made a successful start into the new GT World Challenge Europe season. At Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, the #5 Mercedes-AMG GT3 of nu concept showed a strong race and secured third place in the newly created Gold Cup. The #777 of Al Manar Racing by HRT, in the colors of Al Manar Financial Investments, was on course for a podium finish in the Silver Cup for a long time, but had to settle for fifth place in class after an unfortunate time penalty. The sister car with the starting number four, in the design of team partner PAUL, crossed the finish line in P13 in the Silver Cup.
About HRT
HRT stands for HAUPT RACING TEAM. Formed in July 2020 by racing driver and entrepreneur Hubert Haupt, the team enjoys success in GT3 racing. Among other things, HRT secured the 2021 DTM drivers' championship in just its second motorsport season. HRT lines up with extended works support from Mercedes-AMG in many of the team's outings. The outings and cars are prepared in Meuspath, not far from the Nürburgring. HRT is also involved in professional sim racing and is a sought-after partner for motorsport events of all sorts. HRT can call on a host of experts with a wealth of motorsport and engineering experience, which the diverse motorsport company leverages when implementing technical development projects for and with its partners. The headquarters of Haupt Racing Team GmbH is Grünwald near Munich. The team owner is racing driver and businessman Hubert Haupt. As well as motorsport, Haupt is primarily known as a successful property developer. With his real estate company, he implements high-quality living and building concepts in southern Germany – from innovative buildings to complete districts.
