“Our main focus this year will be racing in the GT2 European Series,” says team boss Tomáš Miniberger, outlining RTR’s headline programme for the season. But the team’s approach will look quite different compared to last year. “Rather than running a single car, we’re planning to field two or three on a regular basis – two KTMs and one Mercedes,” he reveals.
The most high-profile name on the driver roster is Maťo Homola. The 30-year-old Slovak has made his mark mainly in touring cars – winning back-to-back TCR Eastern Europe titles in the past two seasons. Beyond that, he’s tasted success in major international series like WTCR, TCR Europe, and the ETCC. More recently, he’s begun to gain experience behind the wheel of KTM GT specials.
In 2024, Homola spent most of his time racing the KTM X-Bow GTX. He shared the car with Viktor Mráz in the ESET Cup, helping him clinch the endurance championship title in the GTX class. In the final round at Brno, the pair competed with RTR Projects in GT2 machinery. Homola also entered three rounds of the GT2 European Series with the Brno-based team, with impressive results. In six races, he secured five podiums in the Pro-Am category, and even claimed an overall win at Le Castellet alongside Jan Krabec.
This year, Homola won’t only be competing for RTR Projects as a driver – he’ll also be acting as a coach. “My job will be twofold: to drive at a high level, and to support the other drivers. I’ll be working to pass on my knowledge and help them move forward in their careers as much as possible,” he explains.
The second X-Bow GT2 will be shared by Tomáš Miniberger and Viktor Mráz. This Czech-Slovak pairing will be targeting success in the Iron Cup – a category reserved for crews with a combined age of over 100. 
“We’re a good match on track, but above all, we’re mates. We’ve got similar pace. For Viktor, this will be his first full season at this level, while I’m not as sharp as I used to be,” says Miniberger with a smile. “I’m looking forward to enjoying the experience – and hopefully we’ll grab a few podiums along the way.”
Over the winter, the team left nothing to chance. They tested intensively at Paul Ricard in France, Misano in Italy, and also at Spanish circuits in Barcelona and Valencia.
“These might’ve been our most productive test sessions ever,” Miniberger reflects. “It felt like proper pre-season training. We chose tracks that we’ll be racing on later this year. We even ended up sharing the circuit with Valentino Rossi – which added a special buzz. And thanks to Maťo, we’ve really stepped up our game.”
The drivers also had to adapt to tweaks introduced as part of the Balance of Performance system, aimed at levelling the playing field across different manufacturers.
“The car’s gained weight and lost a bit of turbo pressure. From my point of view, it feels a bit different – but not dramatically. It’s still a KTM – stiff, with good handling characteristics. It’s relatively light – several hundred kilos less than the competition – and it’s nimble, responsive in the corners, and solid under braking,” Miniberger explains. 
The KTM X-Bow has historically been one of the most successful cars in the GT2 European Series. RTR Projects know that from experience. In 2023, the team celebrated a title win in the AM category with Jan Krabec. Last year, Martin Koch and Reinhard Kofler were crowned Pro-Am champions in the same car.
Customer Mercedes with familiar faces
RTR Projects won’t be relying solely on KTM machinery this year. A customer-entered Mercedes-AMG GT2 joins the line-up, to be driven by team regular Petr Lisa and newcomer Ondřej Rokos. The pair already shared a car last year in the ESET Cup – at that time a KTM X-Bow GTX.
“We’ve grown up on the KTMs, which are technically very close to GT3 cars. It’s been a steep learning curve for our engineers and mechanics. So running a customer car is a logical next step,” says Miniberger. He also adds that the team is open to future collaborations with more customers. “This certainly won’t be our last customer car. We want to be a partner for people looking to race and improve. We’re happy to offer full race and training support.”
Both Lisa and Rokos used the pre-season testing period to familiarise themselves with the new car. “From a driving perspective, it’s a completely different story,” says Rokos. “You follow a different line, the top speed and power delivery are completely new to me. For my development, switching to the Mercedes is definitely a move in the right direction. But we’ve still got a lot of work to do.”
Lisa has similar impressions. “It’s very different to the KTM – mainly because of the weight and driving style. I’d say the KTM is lighter and more agile. The Mercedes, on the other hand, is more predictable and playful,” he explains. “We’ll still be learning the car throughout the season. I think that’s going to be the main theme this year.” 
In addition to the GT2 European Series, RTR Projects will also be appearing in selected rounds of the Central European GT Cup Series – previously known as the ESET Cup. There’s also a one-off return to a series that’s close to their hearts.
“We’ll be doing a 12-hour endurance race in the 24H Series at Le Castellet. It’s the championship where we started out. We’ve got a soft spot for it, and we’ve missed it a bit. Plus, Paul Ricard is a beautiful circuit,” says Miniberger.
Fittingly, it’s also at Paul Ricard where the team will get their 2025 season underway. The GT2 European Series kicks off there on the weekend of 11–13 April.
