Haupt Racing Workforce (HRT) has introduced that Arjun Maini and Fabio Scherer will drive its factory-supported Ford Mustang GT3 vehicles within the DTM this yr.
Maini has been racing with HRT since 2022 and can keep on the squad this season following its transition from a Mercedes buyer to a Ford-backed staff.
Le Mans 24 Hours class winner Scherer is new to HRT, however raced WRT’s buyer Audi RS5 within the DTM’s remaining season underneath Class One rules in 2020.
Each Maini and Scherer are a part of Ford’s roster, with Maini changing into a full-factory driver initially of 2025 and Scherer incomes a junior driver standing after largely competing in prototype equipment in recent times.
Indian racer Maini has 4 podiums to his title within the DTM, together with three within the 2024 season with HRT, whereas Swiss-born Scherer secured a finest end of fifth in his sole marketing campaign within the sequence.
Collectively, they’ve collected 82 begins within the DTM.
Ulrich Fritz, Chief Government Officer of Haupt Racing Workforce, mentioned: “To begin with, we’re clearly very proud that Ford Efficiency has entrusted us with the accountability for his or her DTM comeback. Now we have confirmed a number of instances up to now that we could be profitable on this sequence.
“Nonetheless, we will definitely want some persistence with the brand new automotive. The main target is on the additional improvement of the Ford Mustang GT3. However with regard to our two quick drivers and the skilled crew, I’m assured that we will obtain good outcomes over the course of the season.”
In October, Ford introduced it had inked a brand new partnership with long-time Mercedes buyer HRT to carry its new Mustang GT3 racer to Europe.
The staff will race underneath the Ford Efficiency HRT banner within the DTM, whereas additionally contesting different European championships together with the NLS, GT Masters and GT World Problem Europe.
Ford debuted the Mustang GT3, which it co-developed with Multimatic, in 2024 and is regularly increasing its rollout in numerous components of the world.
A Ford Mustang was final seen within the DTM in 1994, though the American producer final loved manufacturing facility presence within the sequence in 1989 with the Sierra Cosworth RS500.
“Our return to DTM underscores our dedication to difficult Mustang GT3 towards the highest competitors on the most demanding circuits world wide,” mentioned Mark Rushbrook, International Director of Ford Efficiency. “HRT has been an amazing companion and we’re strengthening that relationship as we develop into DTM.”
