Dennis Waszek is racing in ESET Cup with his trusty Lamborghini SuperTrofeo. Despite it being an older model, Waszek and his team GT2 Motorsport aims high and seeks to outperform faster cars in different classes, a feat they’ve already achieved several times.
Dennis, we’re halfway through this season. How do you assess your performance in the 2024 ESET Cup so far?
This year, I’m back in my SuperTrofeo and occasionally in the BMW M6 GT3 with Gregor Zsigo. Each car has its own characteristics and requires a different driving style, which makes it interesting. I see it as a challenge. When I get behind the wheel, I just switch my mindset to “Lambo mode” or “GT3 mode.”
You’re competing in sprints with the Lamborghini SuperTrofeo in the GTC1 category. We also see you in endurance races driving a BMW M4 GT3. How do you approach these different types of races?
A sprint race is all about maximum effort from the first second, whereas endurance races, like the 24h Le Mans, require more strategy. A sprint is like running for the bus, while endurance is like running a marathon. For the 60-minute endurance races in the ESET Cup, it’s basically a longer sprint with driver changes.
What’s the biggest challenge for you this year?
The biggest challenge this year is probably beating higher-class cars with the Lamborghini, such as GT3 and LMP vehicles, which I’ve managed to do at Balaton and the Red Bull Ring. New tracks also brought their own challenges, but our team adapted quickly and stayed competitive.
The new tracks in the calendar are Balaton Park and Lausitzring. How do you like them?
Balaton Park and Lausitzring are great additions to the calendar. Balaton Park is a beautiful new track, and racing there felt like being on vacation. Lausitzring, being an older track that partially goes through an oval, gives a bit of a NASCAR feel. It has its unique atmosphere and technical challenges. Every new track offers a chance to learn something new, and I enjoy the discovery and adaptation process. So, I’m really happy with them.
The next race is at Autodrom Most. How do you like this track and how important are the races in front of your home crowd? Do you feel the support of fans and friends?
Autodrom Most feels like my home track. I got my racing license there and did a lot of training, so I always look forward to racing in Most. Racing in front of a home crowd is special. I always feel extra support from family, friends, and fans who come to cheer.
You’ve been in motorsport for a long time and have raced with the Lamborghini for several seasons. Is there still room for improvement, or do you know exactly what you can push with the car and how best to set it up?
Even after so many years behind the wheel of race cars, there’s always something new to learn or improve. Motorsport is a continuous process of perfecting. Compared to the competition, my car is a bit outdated, so there’s definitely room for upgrades. Of course, I know the car and its limits, but each race weekend is different with its own conditions. So you constantly have to work on yourself and the car. And the competition never sleeps…
