The future of the Grasser Racing Team and its star driver Mirko Bortolotti is uncertain, with speculation placing them behind the wheel of McLaren vehicles for the 2027 season. Despite the long 12-year history of the team with Lamborghini, recent information points to a possible change for both.
On its part, McLaren has made a presence in the DTM with two vehicles in 2026, an action that could influence Grasser’s decision about its future. Bortolotti, the current DTM title defender, has commented on his contract with Lamborghini, which expires at the end of the year, leaving the door open for new opportunities.
The team’s landscape has changed significantly since the departure of Lamborghini’s former sporting director, Giorgio Sanna, who now holds a dominant position at McLaren. His arrival has injected optimism, with expansion plans to develop the GT3 sector of the British brand.
Bortolotti has not hidden his interest in prototype vehicles, which offer different dynamics and performance compared to GT3, a factor that could be attractive in the future with McLaren. Nevertheless, his recent participation in the Lamborghini World Finals in Monza does not guarantee his continuity with the Italian brand, as drivers are contractually obligated to participate in this event.
With all these factors at play, the possibility of a move to McLaren becomes increasingly real, given the historical connection between Bortolotti, Grasser, and Sanna, and the opportunities that open up with McLaren’s entry into the world of prototypes in 2027.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
