As reported by Autosport earlier in May, Audi will restructure its GT3 programme next year by limiting its participation to technical support and supply of spare parts.
This could have a serious impact on its DTM teams, which have relied not only on Audi’s financial backing but also factory drivers since the series switched to a GT3 formula in 2021.
Abt Sportsline has a 24-year-old history with Audi, but recently inked a deal with another Volkswagen Group marque in Lamborghini to run its Huracan GT3 in the NLS series, including the 24 Hours of Nurburgring.
It remains unclear if Abt will continue to run Audi cars in the DTM next year.
"First of all, it is positive news that Audi Sport Customer Racing will continue and that the supply of parts and technical support will also be guaranteed in the future,” said Abt Sportsline director Martin Tomczyk.
“This basically gives us the option of continuing to compete with Audi in the DTM.”
Tomczyk added that Abt will engage in "intensive talks with Audi and our partners" in the coming weeks, but despite past success "other scenarios are also being considered.”
Source: Autosport