The final results of the Nürburgring 24 Hours remain under threat almost two weeks after the race, as Abt Sportsline faces a possible disqualification following a technical investigation into its Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2.
The #84 Lamborghini, driven by Mirko Bortolotti, Patric Niederhauser and pole-sitter Luca Engstler, originally finished second in the iconic endurance event. However, post-race inspections have reportedly raised concerns over the car’s engine output.
According to reports, dyno testing carried out on Tuesday suggested the Lamborghini was producing around 20 horsepower more than the maximum level allowed under regulations. The accepted tolerance limit is two per cent, which would equate to roughly 10hp on a 500hp GT3 car.
Race officials have confirmed that five other vehicles from Aston Martin, BMW, Ford, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche were also checked, with no irregularities discovered.
The matter has now been passed to the race stewards, who will review the technical commissioners’ report before allowing Abt Sportsline the opportunity to respond. Until a final decision is made, the official race classification remains provisional.
The investigation was delayed after officials were initially unable to inspect the Lamborghini because of a clutch issue. Following supervised repairs, the car underwent further testing at a facility in Mechernich.
Tuesday’s examination reportedly continued until 6pm due to concerns over irregular readings, while another attempt to complete measurements on Wednesday was unsuccessful because of an additional technical fault affecting the car.
If Abt Sportsline is ultimately disqualified, the team would have 96 hours to lodge an appeal with the German Motorsport Federation.
Any disqualification would significantly alter the final standings, with Walkenhorst Motorsport’s Aston Martin Vantage expected to move up to second place, while Rowe Racing’s BMW M4 would inherit third.
