The  Haupt Racing Team is entering a new era in its success story: Starting next season, the highly decorated German DTM team will compete as a factory-supported team with the Ford Mustang GT3 as part of a long-term cooperation spanning multiple race series.

HRT will contest an extensive racing program with Ford Performance. In addition to the DTM, factory-supported races on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife will be a second focus. In the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), the Ford Mustang GT3 will be jointly developed with the goal of winning the legendary 24-hour race at the Nürburgring for the Ford brand for the sixth time. HRT will also compete in the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS.

In addition, HRT is planning a regular customer racing program in 2025, for example in the ADAC GT Masters, which will continue to be the foundation for the development of HRT's young talent. The launch of a junior driver development program is on the cards for the coming years, as potentially also is the expansion of the racing commitment to the GT4 sector and other junior motorsport categories.

The partnership between HRT and Ford Performance also includes technical development work. The Ford Mustang GT3, presented in 2023, is set to achieve an even higher level of racetrack-specific maturity thanks to HRT's expertise. The 5.4-liter V8-powered race car is based on the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse and represents the most advanced GT3 version of the legendary Mustang line.

Alongside the cooperation with Ford, HRT is also entering into a new partnership with RAVENOL. The Ravensberger Schmierstoffvertrieb GmbH brand will be the official lubricant partner of HRT Ford Performance starting with the 2025 season. This will become visible in the DTM and in the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, where HRT will enter a Ford Mustang GT3 in the full RAVENOL design. HRT's other Ford GT cars will carry a RAVENOL co-branding. In addition, HRT and RAVENOL will work closely together on a technical level: As such, the use of RAVENOL products in the racing cars will contribute to the further development of the high-quality lubricants.

Ulrich Fritz, Chief Executive Officer Haupt Racing Team: “HRT has continuously developed itself over the past few years. We have built up a high level of expertise in the use and development of race cars. We are therefore very excited about these new partnerships. The fact that Ford has chosen HRT as its spearhead in Europe is a great honor. Ford is a real power brand with a great motorsport tradition and high motivation. The Ford Mustang GT3 is a latest-generation race car that we will certainly be able to take to the next level together. We are also looking forward to RAVENOL. I am sure we can make a good contribution to the further development of lubricants. We will be well prepared for the upcoming season and are very much looking forward to working with Ford and RAVENOL. To Mercedes-AMG, I would like to say thank you for the many years of trusting and always constructive cooperation as a Performance Team."

Mark Rushbrook, Global Director Ford Performance Motorsports: “Having a team like HRT join the Ford Performance global family is a significant moment for us. Haupt Racing Team’s proven success in DTM and other racing series is a strong endorsement of the Mustang GT3, and we’re thrilled to see them take on the legendary ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring 24 Hours as well as many of the other iconic circuits of Europe. This also means that along with our partners at Multimatic and Proton Competition, the Ford Mustang GT3 will now be competing at most of the iconic, 24-hour races at circuits such as Le Mans, Daytona and Spa. This collaboration strengthens our global position in GT3 racing and opens up new series and audiences for us around the world as we continue to grow the Mustang racing program in 2025.”

Martin Huning, Director RAVENOL Motorsport: “As the official lubricant partner of HRT Ford Performance, we are providing our full technical support. It will be spectacular when the Ford Mustang GT3 returns to the DTM grid in 2025 - after more than 30 years. We will also supply the team with the products they need for other events such as the ADAC GT Masters or endurance races such as the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring. We are very much looking forward to working together and are excited about the new partnership.”

About HRT: The Haupt Racing Team (HRT) was founded in 2020 by racing driver and entrepreneur Hubert Haupt and is now an established name in international GT3 racing. The team's greatest successes to date include the 2021 DTM Drivers' Championship, the 2023 GT World Challenge Europe title (driver and team) and the 2023 ADAC GT Masters team title. In addition, there are numerous class wins and podium finishes in the 24 hour races at the Nürburgring and Spa-Francorchamps. The HRT RACE BASE is located right next to the Nürburgring. At this state-of-the-art operations center, HRT also carries out technical development projects and organizes motorsport events of all kinds.

About Ford Performance: Ford Performance is based in Dearborn, Mich. It is responsible for Ford’s performance vehicle development and major racing operations globally, including NASCAR, IMSA, SRO British GT, FIA World Rally Championship, Supercars Championship, World of Outlaws, Ultra4, SCORE-International, FIA Rally-Raid, Formula Drift, NHRA, Rebelle Rally, Thailand Super Series and our latest commitment in Formula 1 with Red Bull Ford Powertrains. Ford Performance also maintains a constantly evolving fleet of electric performance demonstrators to showcase the limits of electrification technology. In addition, the organization also oversees the development of Ford's racing engines, as well as the outreach programs with all Ford Clubs and Ford enthusiasts.

For more information regarding Ford racing's activities, please visit Performance.Ford.com or follow @FordPerformance on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, TikTok and YouTube.

About RAVENOL: RAVENOL is the brand name of the Ravensberger Schmierstoffvertrieb GmbH. RAVENOL develops, produces and markets high-quality lubricants. Today, RAVENOL products are available in more than 100 countries worldwide. RAVENOL has been actively involved in motorsport since 2004; as an official supplier and partner of motorsport departments of well-known manufacturers, race tracks, racing teams, drivers and racing series. For example, in the DTM, the ADAC GT Masters, the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie and the ADAC RAVENOL 24h race at the Nürburgring, RAVENOL is the reliable series partner.

"We are proud to have a partner like RAVENOL at our side in the future. Above all, the long-term nature of the contract gives us planning security for the future," says Mike Jäger, VLN Managing Director. "The long-established company from North Rhine-Westphalia has been going full throttle in motorsport since 2004 - and from now on also in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. I am looking forward to a good cooperation."

For RAVENOL, the new partnership with the NLS is not just a marketing activity, but a logical consequence. Over the past few years, an impressive number of teams have demonstrated at the Nürburgring that RAVENOL products can master the ultimate endurance test on the most difficult race track.

"We are delighted to be the Official Lubricant Partner of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. The series has a very high international standing and therefore also enjoys a high recognition among our worldwide customer network," explains Martin Huning, Director RAVENOL Motorsport. "We have a long-standing partnership with the Nürburgring and with many of the teams that compete in the NLS and are therefore also a supplier in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie. I am looking forward to the partnership and to exciting races." The Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie kicks off in 2024 with RAVENOL as a lubricant partner.

We are very proud that RAVENOL is the official partner of the Visa Cash App RB F1 Team. RAVENOL will not only be present on the car as part of this cooperation, but also on the drivers' overalls, team clothing and the entire media presence.

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• Lubricant manufacturer from Werther, Germany expands commitment to the 24h race
• Comprehensive package will make the new title partner widely visible
• Many successful teams already rely on RAVENOL at the Nordschleife

The 24h Nürburgring Has a New Title Partner

Lubricant manufacturer RAVENOL will deepen the long-standing cooperation and thus turn the biggest German racing event into the "ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring". The partnership does not only refer to the official naming of the prestigious motorsport festival in the legendary "Green Hell" of the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. RAVENOL also contributes its great technical expertise and becomes the "Official Lubricant Partner" of the 24h. As part of the contract, the brand will be visible at numerous positions in and around the race. The commitment, which will initially run for five years, ideally complements RAVENOL's activities at the Ring, from which the visitors will also benefit: In the past years, they were able to enjoy discounted rides on the RAVENOL Ferris Wheel with RAVENOL's support, which, with its prominent position in the middle of the paddock, became a true symbol of the event.

RAVENOL Increases Its Already Strong Presence at the Nürburgring

For RAVENOL, the new partnership is an ideal addition to the already large presence at the 24h: This year, a number of strong teams counted on the lubricants from Werther, Germany. Among them were many top teams whose GT2 and GT3 cars successfully completed what was probably the toughest practical test for the lubricants. And RAVENOL is not only used at the top of the field, the oils are also used across the numerous motorsport classes, so that the title as Official Lubricant Partner of the 24h was only too justified. Within the scope of the title partnership, RAVENOL will also be very present in the pit lane in the future: The lettering will adorn the border to the fast lane there in the future and will also be visible on the nameplates above the individual pits. In addition, the distinctive RAVENOL lettering will be visible on all racing cars above the starting number. RAVENOL also has an extremely strong presence at the Nürburgring as the name giver of the press center of the Eifel circuit and sponsoring partner on the pit wall.

Supporting Motorsport's Future

"We are very pleased to have found a new title partner in RAVENOL, who combines technical competence with a big heart for motorsport," says a delighted 24h race director Walter Hornung. For him, the partnership is more than just sponsorship. "RAVENOL brings an outstanding technical know-how in the field of lubricants. Especially in view of the challenges of the future, in which keywords such as environmental compatibility, sustainability, and the use of new technologies will play an increasingly important role in motorsport, a partner with this experience and knowledge is particularly valuable to us. We are looking forward to a good and trusting cooperation."

The extended cooperation is also an important milestone for RAVENOL. "With the title partnership of the legendary 24h, we are making our commitment in this hotspot of technical development even more visible," explains Martin Huning, Motorsport Director RAVENOL. "In the past years, numerous teams have proven that our products pass the ultimate endurance test: the use and even the victory at the 24h Nürburgring as the toughest race of the most modern GTs and touring cars on the longest race track in the world. Now we appear even more clearly as a convinced partner of this event and its protagonists."

The partnership between the 24h Nürburgring and RAVENOL was initiated by the marketing and medialisation partner, SPORTTOTAL LIVE GmbH. The Cologne-based company recently reached an agreement with the organizing ADAC Nordrhein on a continuation of the long-standing cooperation up to and including 2028. "We are delighted that through the agreement with RAVENOL we have not only achieved an important contribution to the sustainable economic security of the legendary 24h Nürburgring," said Matthias Wurm, Managing Director of SPORTTOTAL LIVE GmbH. "The technological expertise of the new title partner is also a decisive advantage for the event and offers a number of connecting factors for intensive and close cooperation."

Munich. The DTM has entered into another promising cooperation. RAVENOL is the official lubricant partner of the popular racing series, as well as the Prototype Cup Germany and DTM Classic. The company from Werther in North Rhine-Westphalia is also continuing its long-term and successful cooperation with the ADAC GT Masters, ADAC GT4 Germany, and the ADAC XC Cup. Great news for all motorsport fans: the popular talk show “PS on Air – The RAVENOL ADAC GT Masters Talk” goes live again this year.

“GT racing is an important field of activity for us. We are pleased to work with the DTM as a flagship in the future and to be able to present our products on this high-class platform. At the same time, we are continuing to support various ADAC Series with our high-performance lubricants. Our shared goal is to demonstrate maximum performance with a special emphasis on sustainability,” says Martin Huning, Motorsport Director at RAVENOL.

“RAVENOL is known globally for its excellent products and has been successfully involved in motorsport for decades. The collaboration with the DTM gives both parties new opportunities and perspectives. We are looking forward to a long and productive partnership,” says Thomas Voss, ADAC Motorsport Director.

This season, RAVENOL presents the field in the DTM and all ADAC support series. RAVENOL logos will be visible in the various ADAC racing series, including at the presentation ceremony and on the race cars. The company has been actively involved in motorsport since 2004, since when it has been a reliable supporter of elite and grassroots sport. Many teams put their faith in the outstanding performance offered by RAVENOL products.

2023 DTM Calendar

RAVENOL logo features on the Mercedes-AMG Performance cars as of now

Affalterbach/Werther. 100% Made in Germany – Mercedes-AMG and RAVENOL will be heading out onto the race track together in the future: as of now, the commercial brand of Ravensberger Schmierstoffvertrieb GmbH is an “Official Supplier” in the Customer Racing program of the performance and sports car brand from Affalterbach. The new partnership intensifies the cooperation that has already been in place at a team level. Repeatedly, Mercedes-AMG customer teams have run race cars in RAVENOL livery. For instance, in the current DTM season, Mercedes-AMG Team Winward is competing with a RAVENOL Mercedes-AMG GT3 raced by Junior Driver David Schumacher.

As part of the comprehensive partnership agreement, covering multiple years, the RAVENOL logo will be present on the Mercedes-AMG Performance cars in future. The logo will be visible on the right front wing as part of the exclusive “Partner line” Mercedes-AMG Motorsport uses to provide excellent visibility for its official partners. The power of the partner is not only present on but also in the cars that will be lubricated with RAVENOL products prior to their delivery in the future. From now on, the Customer Racing Teams can order the RAVENOL high-performance product portfolio through the global Mercedes-AMG Motorsport sales channels.

The partnership generates synergies at a technical level as well: RAVENOL, having been involved in motorsport since 2004, will, for instance, complementarily contribute with its expertise to the engine and gearbox development at Mercedes-AMG. Moreover, the ongoing development of lubricants based on vegetal base oil is on the joint agenda as well. In the process, next to the performance that is crucial in motorsport, the focus is also on conserving resources.

“In RAVENOL, we have a proven partner at our side. I am delighted that we haven’t just entered a supply partnership but have agreed on a strategic technical cooperation with a future-oriented approach as well. Moreover, sustainability and resource conservation are matters that are important to us as well and that also must be acknowledged in motorsport. This is an ambition we share with RAVENOL and together, we keep promoting the development in this area.” Christoph Sagemüller, head of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport

“RAVENOL has been successful in motorsport for almost 20 years and ranks among the most renowned suppliers worldwide. The partnership provides our Customer Racing Teams with high-performance lubricants, and we, as a manufacturer, benefit from RAVENOL’s vast experience in this field. It is our common goal to further optimize the Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing program, together with maximum performance and while acknowledging aspects of sustainability.” Stefan Wendl, head of Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing

“Mercedes-AMG and RAVENOL are unified by a huge passion for motorsport. This is the platform on which the two German companies have been proving the performance potential of their products for many years. However, the social and ecological responsibility, in particular, is also an important element in our efforts related to the ongoing development of our products.” Paul Becher, CEO RAVENOL

“GT racing is an important area of our activities. Here, we have very good long-term partnerships. These also include numerous Mercedes-AMG customer teams, for instance, competing in DTM, ADAC GT Masters, or the 24-hour races at the Nürburgring or in Spa. We are very much looking forward to the cooperation as an Official Supplier of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport.” Martin Huning, Motorsport Director RAVENOL

David Schumacher is supported in his DTM entry by a network of mostly long-standing partners, including Dekra, Schaeffler-Paravan, and RAVENOL. The RAVENOL brand is represented by a consistent layout of the vehicle and the driver's overall and the prominently visible RAVENOL logo. This is the first time that RAVENOL appears in the DTM with full branding.

Martin Huning (Motorsport Director RAVENOL): `I am very much looking forward to David's debut in the DTM in particular, but also the new racing season in general. We have been working with David and Ralf Schumacher for many years and are the technical partner of Winward Racing and supplier of the team. Furthermore, we are associated with many racing teams in the DTM covering various vehicle manufacturers and are also the official lubricant partner of both the DTM Trophy and series partner of the DTM Classic. The prominent presence of our brand in the context of David Schumacher's DTM career therefore perfectly complements our overall commitment.`

The first official meeting of the DTM cars will take place next week at the pre-season test at Hockenheim (April 04-07).

The 2022 DTM calendar:

• Portimao (Portugal): April 29 - May 1
• Lausitzring (Germany): May 20-22
• Imola (Italy): June 17-19
• Norisring (Germany): July 1-3
• Nürburgring (Germany): August 26-28
• Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium): September 9-11
• Red Bull Ring (Austria): September 23-25
• Hockenheimring (Germany): October 7-9

Pierre Gasly said: "This year sees a huge change to the car as, due to the new regulations, the look and design is completely different, so the team has had to start from a clean sheet of paper. We won’t know the true performance of the AT03 until we get it out on track at pre-season testing in Barcelona but so far, I think it looks great and I am very excited to get this new season started!"

"It really does look great." Yuki Tsunoda confirmed, "Of course we’ve not seen the real car on track yet, but the new shape and design are really cool, and I think the livery suits it really well and I hope everyone enjoys the launch video."

The actual AT03 will make its first official F1 appearance at next week’s Barcelona test. Scuderia AlphaTauri and RAVENOL are in good spirits and just can’t wait to find out more about the competitiveness of their new F1 single-seater, the AT03.

The dates for the 2022 Formula 1 winter tests are:

• February 23-25, 2022, in Barcelona, Spain
• March 10-12, 2022 in Sachir, Bahrain

German-based Ravensberger Schmierstoffvertrieb GmbH is well-known for developing high-performance products for the automotive sector and is an established name in the motorsport industry. Through their large portfolio including lubricants, hydraulic oils, greases and other industrial supplies they will be able to support the team in various areas from factory to flag. The RAVENOL logo will be displayed on the nose of the new AT03, as well as on the driver’s overalls and team kit.

"It is a pleasure to welcome RAVENOL to our team", Franz Tost commented. "It is often overlooked that we, as a Formula 1 team, are not only racing our cars on track but also producing the individual components of these high-tech machines. We operate our own machine shop here in Italy and use a variety of industrial products, this means we rely on the know-how of a strong partner and RAVENOL is able to supply us with a wide range of products to help us extract the maximum performance."

Martin Huning, Motorsport Director of Ravensberger Schmierstoffvertrieb GmbH, said: "We are looking forward to working together with Scuderia AlphaTauri and supplying them with products for the upcoming season. For us, motorsport is the perfect platform to develop our products and show their benefits in the most demanding conditions. Furthermore, it underlines our global presence, with operations in over 100 markets."

About RAVENOL

RAVENOL is the brand name of the Ravensberger Schmierstoffvertrieb GmbH which was founded in 1946 in Werther, Germany by Hans Triebel. RAVENOL produce and market high-quality lubricants that are well known on the international market for their innovative technology that's "Made in Germany." In their advanced on-site laboratories, products are developed to the highest standards of the major automotive manufacturers and to comply with current and future regulations. The product portfolio incorporates a wide range of lubricants and cleaning products, including car and truck engine oils, racing oils, gear oils for automatic and manual transmissions and drive axles, as well as agricultural machinery products, hydraulic oils, industrial oils, specialty greases, high performance lubricants, car care products, cleaners, winter chemicals and engine coolant (antifreeze).

RaceChip has been the brand for engine tuning using an additional control unit since 2008. With currently around 70 employees at the headquarters in Göppingen, in Munich, as well as in the USA and Hong Kong / Malaysia, the products are developed in-house and perfectly matched to all applications on vehicles around the world.

With RaceChip products, which have been optimized to suit almost all series vehicles with turbo engines, you have the opportunity to increase the performance of diesel and gasoline vehicles with little effort. More power for noticeably increased driving pleasure and at the same time potential fuel savings through increased torque are the goals of chip tuning. Through the use of an additional control unit, the vehicle remains completely in its standard condition, and all safety functions are still active. The additional output is achieved with the help of optimized values from the vehicle's sensors.

For example, just by fitting the RaceChip GTS Black + app control, the output of the Showcar Mk8 Golf GTI was increased from the standard 245 HP and 370 Nm to a good 300 HP and 420 Nm with the acceleration from 100-200 km / h achieved in 12.12 compared to the original 16.05 seconds, an increase of 4 seconds! Needless to say, the expert report is also available. However, as with any performance improvement, like changes in the engine control software, higher loads on engine parts and transmission will arise.

In many cases, the increase in engine temperature also leads to higher friction and wear. At this point it is important to know how to counteract this, and this is where the correct choice of lubricant has an important role to play. Lubricants fulfill numerous functions in internal combustion engines, for in addition to lubricating mechanical components, engine oil is also responsible for cooling, cleaning and protecting against corrosion.

With the RAVENOL CleanSynto® technology, deposits of soot and dirt particles are dramatically reduced so that the oil can reach unhindered the important lubrication points. As a result, the engine stays cleaner longer whilst the efficiency of the engine increases and the risk of engine failure is minimized. Stability of the viscosity also plays a decisive role in vehicles with increased performance, on track days or on the road, because undesirable changes in viscosity can quickly cause serious problems. That is why we have developed the USVO ® lubricant technology, which keeps the viscosity of the oil very stable at high and low temperatures. USVO® stands for Ultra Strong Viscosity Oil, for which only the highest quality, fully synthetic base oils and additives are used.

RaceChip Managing Director Dirk Bongardt: "With RAVENOL we have chosen an oil partner who has a consistently positive reputation in the tuning segment. We were able to test the engine oils equipped with USVO technology on race tracks such as the Hockenheimring or the Bilster Berg in our vehicles, the Golf 8R and the new Hyundai i20N—absolute top products."

Dimitri Barichnowski: "I'm really looking forward to the constructive exchange with Dirk and the RaceChip experts. Since we provide our products to the automotive aftermarket with RaceChip in more than 100 countries worldwide, there are numerous interfaces for us at various levels of cooperation, sales, and marketing, which have already been addressed. RaceChip is focusing, as we are, on innovation and sustainability: In 2021, RaceChip presented a new product, the RaceChip RX for electric vehicles, as an ideal complement to chip tuning."