Leipert Motorsport competed last weekend with a Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 in the 12H of Malaysia, part of the Creventic 24H Series, held at the Sepang International Circuit. In the GT3 category, the Proficar-backed team fielded an all-Swedish driver line-up. Led by former Formula 1 driver and Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson, the cockpit was shared with Hampus Ericsson, Thomas Karlsson, and Axel Bengtsson.
A particularly emotional highlight: For brothers Marcus and Hampus Ericsson, the 12H of Malaysia marked their first-ever race together — a meaningful moment for the entire team.
Intensive Preparation and Strong Qualifying
Thursday was fully dedicated to extensive track time, allowing the drivers to get to grips with the car and circuit. For three of the four drivers, it was their first time at Sepang — and a crucial day to practice key procedures such as driver changes and pit stops. The weekend also marked the GT3 race debut for all four drivers — and with the exception of Hampus, none had previously driven a GT3 car. Their progress was clearly visible and carried over seamlessly into Friday.
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Qualifying further confirmed this upward trend. Hampus Ericsson set the third-fastest lap time, which was unfortunately deleted due to a track limits infringement. Based on the average time from all three qualifying sessions, the team secured eighth place on the grid.
Race Start Incident – Strong Comeback Over 12 Hours
Starting driver Marcus Ericsson delivered a very strong opening stint. However, after around 30 minutes, the team suffered an unexpected technical issue: a rear wing bracket broke, requiring an unscheduled pit stop and wing replacement. The stop cost the team valuable laps, initially dropping the Lamborghini to the back of the field. From that point on, the four drivers began a focused comeback. The Huracán ran flawlessly for the remainder of the race, allowing the team to deliver a consistent and error-free
“For our driver line-up, this was a weekend full of firsts – which makes it all the more impressive how quickly they adapted and how professionally they approached the challenge,” said Managing Directors Marc Poos and Marcel Leipert. “It proved especially valuable to have such an experienced driver like Marcus Ericsson on board — not only for his performance on track, but also as a clear leader for the rest of the team. The BoP classification for this event, however, was unfortunate. Although an adjustment was made during the race weekend, it wasn’t enough to properly balance the car’s performance.”
Nonetheless, the team was very satisfied with both the drivers and the overall performance. Leipert Motorsport will be back in action in just a few weeks: the next race is the 6H of Abu Dhabi on January 9–10, followed by the 24H of Dubai on January 17–18.
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