Rutronik Racing
Reigning Endurance Champions who just switched manufacturers. Rutronik Racing does not stand still.
// who is
Who Is Rutronik Racing?
Funded by Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH — one of Europe's largest electronics distributors — they have the rare financial strength to operate a dual-manufacturer programme from one paddock awning.
Now aligned with Lamborghini Squadra Corse while maintaining their Porsche relationship. The reigning champions who reinvented themselves on the eve of their title defence.
// 2026 lineup
Rutronik Racing 2026 Entry
##96
Pro##97
Bronze// 2026 results
Rutronik Racing 2026 Race-by-Race
Fills in round by round as each weekend's noticeboard data gets processed.
Qualifying
P29
Grid
P15
Race
P20
Class
P12
Lost 5 positions from grid to flag
L.Engstler/P.Niederhauser
// Time penalty 10 seconds to be served at next pit stop
// Time Penalty of 5 seconds to be added to the elapsed race time
Qualifying
P19
Grid
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Race
P18
Class
P14
L.Engstler/P.Niederhauser
Qualifying
P32
Grid
—
Race
P7
Class
P4
L.Engstler/M.Mapelli/P.Niederhauser
// Time penalty 5 seconds to be served at next pit stop
Qualifying
P28
Grid
P14
Race
P19
Class
P11
Lost 5 positions from grid to flag
L.Engstler/M.Mapelli/P.Niederhauser
// 30 seconds Time Penalty
// 30 seconds Time Penalty
// 10 seconds Time Penalty
Qualifying
P22
Grid
—
Race
P11
Class
P9
L.Engstler/P.Niederhauser
Qualifying
P15
Grid
P8
Race
P26
Class
P11
Lost 18 positions from grid to flag
L.Engstler/P.Niederhauser
Qualifying
P32
Grid
P16
Race
P41
Class
P13
Lost 25 positions from grid to flag
L.Engstler/P.Niederhauser
Qualifying
P6
Grid
P3
Race
P3
Class
P2
L.Engstler/P.Niederhauser
Qualifying
P34
Grid
—
Race
P19
Class
P13
P.Niederhauser/M.Mapelli/L.Engstler
// 2026 season
Rutronik Racing 2026 Season
In the 2026 GT World Challenge season, Rutronik Racing fields 2 Lamborghini Temerario GT3 / Porsche 911 GT3 R entries. Lamborghini Temerario GT3 / Porsche 911 GT3 R car #96 (Pro) is driven by Patric Niederhauser, Luca Engstler, Marco Mapelli. Lamborghini Temerario GT3 / Porsche 911 GT3 R car #97 (Bronze) is driven by Sven Müller, Antares Au, Loek Hartog.
In 2026, the #96 Temerario with Niederhauser, Engstler, and Mapelli leads their championship assault. The #97 Porsche with Müller, Au, and Hartog targets Bronze Cup Endurance class wins.
// history
Rutronik Racing History
Headquartered in Remchingen, Germany, Rutronik Racing built their reputation as one of Porsche's most trusted European customer teams. Their methodical, data-driven approach produced consistent results and ultimately a championship.
In 2025 they won the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup Championship. Then, rather than defend with the same machinery, they executed the paddock's most surprising manufacturer switch — debuting the brand-new Lamborghini Temerario GT3 for 2026.
// cars
What Cars Does Rutronik Racing Use?
Their #96 fields the Lamborghini Temerario GT3 V8 as their Pro Cup flagship. In a unique logistical twist, they retain a Porsche 911 GT3 R for their Bronze Cup Endurance entry — the only GTWCE team simultaneously running two different manufacturer platforms.
// faq
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drives for Rutronik Racing in 2026?
In GT World Challenge, Rutronik Racing fields Patric Niederhauser and Luca Engstler and Marco Mapelli in the Lamborghini Temerario GT3 / Porsche 911 GT3 R #96 (Pro); Sven Müller and Antares Au and Loek Hartog in the Lamborghini Temerario GT3 / Porsche 911 GT3 R #97 (Bronze).
What car does Rutronik Racing race?
Rutronik Racing races the Lamborghini Temerario GT3 / Porsche 911 GT3 R in 2026.
Which championships does Rutronik Racing compete in?
In 2026, Rutronik Racing competes in GT World Challenge.
Where is Rutronik Racing based?
Rutronik Racing is based in Remchingen, Germany.
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