Buhk Confirmed at HTP for Blancpain GT

Maxi Buhk will compete with HTP Motorsport in the Blancpain GT Series this year, it was confirmed today.

As previously reported by Sportscar365, the 23-year-old German turned down a factory drive with Bentley and will instead start his fifth season with HTP Motorsport, also making to switch back to Mercedes after only a single season.

The reigning Blancpain Sprint champion and 2013 Endurance Series winner will pilot a new Mercedes-AMG GT3 in the ten-round Blancpain GT Series, with yet-to-be announced teammates.

Buhk was also confirmed as an official AMG driver for Mercedes-AMG, and in that capacity he’ll also compete in the Nürburgring 24 for HTP Motorsport.

“Last year I had an amazing season with Bentley and once again I’d like to thank everyone involved for the great success,” said Buhk.

“Now I’m looking forward to working with Mercedes-AMG. It’s a big bonus that I can still race for HTP Motorsport.

“I do feel very comfortable in this team, which is shown by the great success we achieved together.”