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Aston Martin ace Thiim secures 2024 DTM return with Lamborghini
Thiim, a Danish driver, will join SSR and form an all-star team with Lamborghini driver Mirko Bortolotti for the 2024 DTM season. Aston Martin has given Thiim permission to race a Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO after their efforts to enter the series with the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 failed. Thiim and his manager have changed their strategy and seized the opportunity to drive for Lamborghini and SSR Performance, as they aim to compete for the championship title. SSR Performance is a well-funded team backed by Lamborghini and has retained Bortolotti while dropping fellow factory driver Franck Perera to make room for Thiim. Thiim’s DTM campaign comes before Aston Martin’s upcoming LMH programme with the Valkyrie in the World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship in 2025.
