Following the accident during yesterday’s night qualifying, Haupt Racing Team (HRT) and Mercedes-AMG are doing everything to get the #2 Mercedes-AMG back on track. The common goal is for the car to be able to participate in today’s Top Qualifying 1.
To this end, Mercedes-AMG has brought in the chassis of a test car from Affalterbach last night. This was made available to HRT as a replacement and is currently being adapted including the still usable components from the crashed car. The procedure and the repair have been discussed with the race officials.
Because of the tight time frame, preparation of the car with starting number #2 is a huge challenge. However, Mercedes-AMG is relying on the high motivation and the quality of the mechanics. Yelmer Buurman, who drove the car at the time of the accident, is also unscathed, ready to race and highly motivated.
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.
