SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 18, 2024 – Audi Sport customer racing celebrates another victory as the Audi R8 LMS GT2 secures a class title in the Campeonato de España de GT. This win follows a similar success in Belgium, demonstrating the impressive performance of the GT2 model in endurance racing.
Dominating Performance in Spain
Team CD Dago, with drivers Pablo Yeregui and Daniel Carretero, piloted their Audi R8 LMS GT2 to victory in the GPX class at the final round of the Campeonato de España de GT in Barcelona. Their consistent performance throughout the season, including six class wins, earned them the championship title in the Copa de España GPX category. This victory marks the second title for an Audi R8 LMS GT2 team this year, following Bert Longin's win in the Belcar Endurance Championship Legends Trophy in October.
Audi RS 3 LMS Triumphs in TCR Spain
Audi's success continued in the TCR Spain series, with the Italian team Aikoa Racing securing two class victories in the final round. Andrea Palazzo claimed victory in the first race's Cup classification for first-generation TCR cars, while Francesco Cardone followed suit in the second race. Cardone's consistent performance throughout the season earned him third place in the final annual standings of the Cup class.
A Farewell to the Audi R8 LMS GT3
In November, Audi Sport customer racing delivered its last production Audi R8 LMS GT3. This marks the end of an era for the successful GT3 model, which has achieved numerous victories and titles since its introduction in 2009. The final car was handed over to long-standing Audi customer Michael Doppelmayr, an accomplished racing driver with an impressive track record, including a 24-hour race win, three 12-hour race wins, and the European GT3 championship title in the 24H Series in 2022.
Over its two generations, the Audi R8 LMS GT3 has been produced in 310 units, helping customers worldwide achieve 125 driver's championship titles and 197 other championship victories.
Upcoming Audi Sport Customer Racing Events
Audi Sport customer racing teams continue to compete in various championships around the world. Here are some of the upcoming events:
- November 28–30: Jeddah (KSA), round 5, Fanatec GT Endurance Cup
- November 28–30: Jeddah (KSA), round 6, GT4 European Series
- November 29–30: Kyalami (ZA), rounds 5 and 6, South African Endurance Series
- November 30–December 1: Estoril (P), round 4, Campeonato de Portugal de Velocidade
- November 30–December 1: Motegi (J), round 4, TCR Japan
About Audi Sport customer racing
Audi Sport customer racing is a dedicated division of Audi Sport that provides customer teams with high-performance racing cars and support. The program has been highly successful, with numerous victories and championships in various motorsport disciplines.
About the Audi Group
The Audi Group is a leading manufacturer of premium and luxury automobiles and motorcycles, with brands including Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Ducati. The group operates in more than 100 markets worldwide and is committed to sustainable and innovative mobility solutions.