Lamborghini Pauses LMDh Program in IMSA
Lamborghini has officially announced a halt to its SC63 LMDh prototype campaign in the IMSA SportsCar Championship for the upcoming season. The Italian manufacturer described this decision as a “pause” stemming from a strategic realignment of its motorsport activities.
Lamborghini ceased its participation in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar class with the SC63 earlier this year and indicates a similar trajectory for IMSA. The company aims to focus on its recently launched Temerario GT3 program, slated for customer release in 2026, and a Super Trofeo variant expected in 2027.
This shift follows the end of Lamborghini’s partnership with Iron Lynx, requiring the company to fully fund its current IMSA efforts, supported by Riley Motorsports. The necessity for a new partner was clear for any continuation beyond 2025, as detailed by Lamborghini’s Chief Technology Officer, Rouven Mohr: “It’s clear for us we have to find some financial balancing.”
Mohr acknowledged that Lamborghini might have underestimated the complexity and costs associated with developing LMDh vehicles in collaboration with Ligier Automotive. He emphasized the growing demands on resources, leading to this strategic pause.
The SC63 has recorded limited success, with its best results being two seventh-place finishes at the Sebring 12 Hours and Watkins Glen 6 Hours, along with a tenth at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2024. It is confirmed that the Riley-run SC63 will complete its 2025 campaign at the Indianapolis 6 Hours and Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta.
Lamborghini remains committed to motorsport as part of its brand DNA and states it will continue to evaluate future racing opportunities.
