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Dennis Waszek from the GT2 Motorsport team moved from the GTC category to GTX after several seasons and he made the most of his Lamborghini Huracán’s potential, clinching the championship title. But that wasn’t his only title in this year’s GT Cup Series for him.
What led you to move to the GTX category this year? And what kind of changes were you allowed to make to the car?
GTC had become a closed chapter for us. We’d managed to win it in previous seasons, but unfortunately, the grid was smaller this year, so I was looking for a bigger challenge. GTX was the obvious choice. The competition there was much stronger, which made it all the more motivating. The move also allowed us a bit more technical freedom with the car, which helped us stay competitive even against GT3 machinery. The chance to fight for overall results was one of the main reasons why this step made sense.
Although the KTM cars set the pace at the opening round in Austria, you soon took control and started winning. What do you attribute that improvement to?
The Red Bull Ring is KTM’s home track and it really shows in how their car performs there. They have a strong engine and in Austria they were pulling away from us mainly on the straights. We didn’t make any major changes to our car, but we were better prepared for the following circuits, got the setup right and most importantly, avoided unnecessary mistakes. Step by step, we started collecting valuable points and the results followed.
Which sprint race do you consider your best one this season?
Definitely Lausitzring, where we managed to take an overall win and even beat the GT3 cars. That was a really strong weekend. We were also on course for a great result at the Slovakia Ring, but unfortunately, in the second half of the race, another driver pushed me off and we didn’t finish. Still, I really enjoyed the sprint season, it was full of battles and great moments.
You also raced in endurance events again alongside Gregor Zsigo in the BMW M4 GT3, and together you secured another title, so I assume you’re very happy with the season.
Yes, Gregor and I formed a strong duo again. The start of the season wasn’t easy, but we gradually improved, started scoring consistently strong results and in the end, we regained the lead in the championship. Defending the title in such tough competition is a big reward for both of us.
At Slovakia Ring you and Gregor took part in a three-hour race also with BMW factory driver Jesse Krohn. How much of an asset was he and did he share any useful advice with you?
Jesse has been a friend of mine since 2022, when we won GT Open together at the Hungaroring. He taught me a lot back then, especially how to be truly fast with the BMW M4 GT3. Every race with him is a huge inspiration. He pushes me to get the best out of myself. We really enjoyed the three-hour race in Slovakia, even though some technical issues slowed us down in the end. Still, it was a great experience.
Which endurance race would you say was your best this year?
Definitely Most. Gregor did a great first stint and after the driver change I had a thrilling battle with Petr Fulín in the Audi R8 GT3. I had to keep him behind me all the way to the finish and that was no easy task. The Audi is very strong in Most. But we managed it.
And what are your plans for next year?
We’ll return to the GT Cup Series with the Lamborghini. We’re still deciding whether to stay in GTX or move back to GTC, but we definitely want to be in a competitive class. In endurance, we’ll aim to defend our GT3 title. Besides that, I’m also racing in other series, for example Creventic with a Ferrari 296 GT3 for Scuderia Praha and GT Open with Trevor Racing. We’ll see what next year brings, but it’s definitely going to be a busy one.
