There was a great degree of surprise in the DTM paddock when Abt took the covers off its 2024 challenger at the Hockenheim finale last month. A shiny new Audi R8 LMS was showcased late in the evening to a huge hoard of photographers and journalists, with the car sporting the famous blue-and-red livery that has become a distinct identity of Red Bull in motorsport.
While confirming that Abt will continue its long-standing relationship with Audi despite the German manufacturer’s decision to curtailing its GT3 programme, the reveal also marked the start of a new partnership with Red Bull, a brand that had heavily been involved in the DTM in the past.
