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Nico Mueller won't be racing for the ABT CUPRA from GEN3 Evo onwards, as the German team shared the news of his departure ahead of the London race weekend.
Mueller, who currently sits 14th in the standings, has been a part of the team since Season 9. He experienced a season-best result of fourth in Misano earlier this year, narrowly missing out on the podium, and finished in fifth and sixth respectively in Portland last time out.
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“[Nico] has decided to take on a new motorsport challenge and leave the team,” ABT CUPRA said in a statement today.
“It was our wish to keep Nico in the team and to be successful with him again,” ABT CEO and Team Principal Thomas Biermaier added. “Now we have to accept his decision and wish him all the best for the future.
“On behalf of the whole team, I would like to thank Nico for his commitment and dedication. Of course we would all have liked to have seen more success, but even in these difficult times he has always led the way and shown strong performances. Nico remains part of the ABT family and is always welcome here.”
Nico Mueller has been a part of the ABT family for a long time, driving for them in the DTM from 2016 until 2020, and was twice runner-up in the championship. He joined ABT CUPRA for Season 9, as the all-electric championship embarked on its GEN3 era.
“This is going to be a very special weekend for me,” Mueller continued. “On the one hand I’m looking forward to the location, the track and the fans. On the other hand, I feel melancholy and a lot of gratitude after two years in this team.
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“It was an extremely challenging time, but it also brought us closer together. We’ve always pulled together and I’m sure this is what we will be doing in London for the last time. We want to give it our all with the whole team, enjoy the days and try to get two good results. London is a cool track – very tight, with indoor and outdoor sections and walls, as we know from Formula E. I will give everything to make the team proud again one more time.”