The dream has come true: With a fourth place in the penultimate round of the ADAG GT Masters Christian Abt has captured the title in the hotly contested sports car series. The 42 years old Kempten showed the race at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben on Saturday not only enormous nerve, but also a fine sense of history: He won the title on the day exactly a decade after his triumph in the championship on 17 STW October 1999. It is also the first title ever for the new Audi R8 LMS, celebrated its race debut until 2009.
“The absolute madness, I’m overjoyed,” beamed Christian Abt, who visibly struggled to the finish line in Magdeburg with tears. “Thanks to my team that has fought so hard for this success. And thanks to my team-mates Jan and Christopher, without which this success would undoubtedly have been impossible.” After master partner Jan Seyffarth after an accident in the Carrera Cup needs to pause, divides the cockpit of the abbot over 500 horsepower sports car with the 22 years old youngster Christopher Mies.
“First of all I’m really happy for Christian and I congratulate him wholeheartedly,” said team boss and his brother Hans-Jürgen Abt, “He’s been in the DTM hard years behind him, always at the service of the team, and rarely in themselves thought. even more beautiful on this success for him. ” According to Daniel Abbot in the ADAC Formula Masters carries himself with Christian Abt, already the second family member in the Master List of 2009. Hans-Jurgen Abt: “A great success, which we had not dared to dream of the season. It makes me especially proud that brought Christian and Daniel their tracks with our team, ABT Sportsline has. This shows what sort of a strong team is fused. ”
The last race of the ADAC GT Masters will be held on Sunday at noon. With its well constructed unbeatable lead on the next runner-up, it has become meaningless for Christian Abt.
- Team ABT Sportsline
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