SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 18, 2024 – Audi Sport customer racing teams have concluded a remarkable season, achieving impressive results in various motorsport events across the globe. Despite a challenging year, the teams secured over 50 championship titles on five continents, highlighting the strength and competitiveness of Audi's customer racing program.
Remarkable Achievements in Endurance Racing
The 2024 season saw Audi Sport customer teams achieve outstanding results in endurance racing, including two overall victories in 24-hour races.
- Dubai 24 Hours: The Eastalent Racing team secured Audi's fourth victory at the Dubai 24 Hours with the Audi R8 LMS. The winning driver quintet consisted of Christopher Haase, Gilles Magnus, Simon Reicher, Markus Winkelhock, and Mike Zhou.
- Nürburgring 24 Hours: Audi continued its dominance at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, securing its seventh victory in the GT3 era. The newly formed Scherer Sport PHX team, featuring drivers Ricardo Feller, Dennis Marschall, Christopher Mies, and Frank Stippler, claimed the top spot.
These victories bring Audi Sport customer racing's total number of 24-hour race wins to an impressive 19 since 2009.
Championship Titles Across Multiple Categories
Audi Sport customer teams celebrated a total of 52 championship titles in overall or class rankings across various racing categories.
- TCR: Richard Boake, driving the RS 3 LMS, secured Audi's fifth consecutive TCR title in Canada, contributing to the customer racing program's historic milestone of 500 racing titles worldwide. The RS 3 LMS also claimed victories in 21 different classifications globally.
- GT4: The GT4 version of the Audi R8 LMS added five more titles to the tally, including a victory in the FFSA GT4 France Pro-Am championship.
- GT3: The GT3 version of the Audi R8 LMS remained a dominant force, securing 24 titles, including notable wins in the European GT Open and the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe.
Continued Support for Customer Teams
Despite the conclusion of Audi's factory racing programs, Audi Sport customer racing remains committed to supporting its customer teams and drivers worldwide. The homologations of all current racing models will remain valid until at least 2030, ensuring the long-term usability of these cars in international competitions. A guaranteed supply of spare parts further solidifies Audi's commitment to its customer racing program.
Looking Ahead
Audi Sport customer racing's impressive achievements in the 2024 season demonstrate the strength and competitiveness of its customer racing program. With continued support and a strong product lineup, Audi Sport customer teams are well-positioned for continued success in the years to come.