ADAC GT Masters 2024: A New Era Dawns with Diverse Manufacturer Line-Up

The ADAC GT Masters, entering its 18th season in 2024, is set to celebrate its maturity with a remarkable display of automotive diversity and competitive spirit. As of 15th December, 16 teams have seized the opportunity to secure early starting positions, registering more than 25 vehicles. Notably, the series continues to attract newcomers, with six of the 16 teams either making their full-season debut or returning after an extended hiatus.

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This upcoming season is marked by a significant increase in brand diversity. Ferrari makes a notable re-entry, its first since 2012, along with Aston Martin, which introduces the latest Evo version of its Vantage GT3. These iconic brands join the robust lineup of Audi, BMW, Lamborghini, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche, ensuring a thrilling competition ahead. Additional entries for the series are open until 15th March, with the season kicking off from 26th to 28th April 2024 at the DTM platform in Motorsport Arena Oschersleben.

ADAC Motorsport chief, Thomas Voss, expressed optimism about the 2024 season, attributing the heightened interest to the new concept and clear positioning of the series. The revised class structure aims to give the series a distinct profile, a response to a challenging period for the ADAC GT Masters.

The 2024 season comprises six events across Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Austria. In a strategic move, the ADAC GT Masters will share four events with the DTM. The new class structure brings into focus young talents and amateur pilots. With the introduction of the Pro-Am Cup, Silver Cup, and Am Cup, ADAC creates a competitive platform for drivers classified as Silver and Bronze. The participants will compete for a prize pool exceeding 570,000 Euros in cash and kind. Moreover, the best young driver from the Silver or Pro-Am Cup will receive support for the DTM 2025 in the form of entry fee sponsorship, under the new "Road to DTM" initiative.

The ADAC GT Masters 2024 promises to be a season of renewed vigour and intense competition, showcasing the pinnacle of GT racing while nurturing the next generation of racing talent.

2024 GT Masters Calendar

• 26th - 28th April 2024: Motorsport Arena Oschersleben (DTM)
• 7th - 9th June 2024: Circuit Zandvoort, Netherlands (DTM)
• 12th - 14th July 2024: Nürburgring (ADAC Truck Grand Prix)
• 30th August - 1st September 2024: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium (ADAC Racing Weekend)
• 27th - 29th September 2024: Red Bull Ring, Austria (DTM)
• 18th - 20th October 2024: Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg (DTM)

Note: Dates and venues are subject to change.