Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lamborghini, and Giorgio Sanna, Head of Motorsport at Lamborghini Squadra Corse, have confirmed that Iron Lynx will be the Italian manufacturer’s official team for its Hypercar programme. The pair made the announcement at the prize-giving ceremony following the Super Trofeo grand final at Portimão.

The car will be built to LMDh regulations. The Ligier chassis will be powered by a twin-turbo V8 hybrid engine. PREMA Engineering – a new division of the PREMA group – will draw on 30 years of racing experience to provide technical support.

Stephan Winkelmann: “Ever since we announced our intention to race in the LMDh racing series, it was clear to us that Iron Lynx was the right partner to take such an important step with. I am delighted to welcome the team to the Lamborghini family; over the years, Iron Lynx has proven to be a fast, strong and successful entity, just like the Lamborghini motorsport department.”

Giorgio Sanna: “I am extremely proud of the partnership with Iron Lynx. It is a team as young as Lamborghini Squadra Corse, which like us, has grown exponentially over the years and has become a protagonist in GT racing around the world after making its début with us in Super Trofeo in 2018. Now, we find ourselves together again and will strive to be stronger and more mature and set great goals. From GT programmes to LMDh, we have combined the excellence of three Italian organisations, while boasting a technical partnership with PREMA Engineering through Iron Lynx, with whom it is our duty to achieve the best results.”

The outfit has named Andrea Caldarelli and Mirko Bortolotti, already involved in major GT campaigns for Lamborghini, as works drivers.