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DTM

What a legend!

January 31, 2018 David Martin

Mattias Ekström retires from DTM for good. Last Monday in Salzburg, after 17 successful years on the grid of the popular touring-car series, the Swede publicly announced his decision in a press conference. A decision that is particularly regretted by the other long-term DTM drivers. DTM.com visited the paddock and asked other drivers for statements.

DTM

Podiums for Duval and Rockenfeller

January 30, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Last weekend, seven DTM drivers contested the season opener of the American IMSA series – with different results. While Loïc Duval, Paul Di Resta and Mike Rockenfeller secured very good results, the others – particularly reigning DTM Champion René Rast – had to cope with major doses of bad luck, in the legendary endurance race.

News

Supercars field set with five rookies

January 25, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

The Supercars championship field has been set for 2018 with the final spots on the grid confirmed.Jack Le Brocq is the fifth rookie to get a fulltime seat and will drive the Tekno Autosports Holden this year.Le Brocq joins Kiwi... ...

imsa

Continental Tire Challenge to Make History at Season-Opening BMW Endurance Challenge

January 25, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

The four-hour endurance race at Daytona International Speedway will introduce several new manufacturers and a new class to the series, with a total of 43 cars competing in Friday’s race.

Formula E

Electric GT Car Passes Crash Test

January 24, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Electric GT completes successful FIA-certified crash test... ...

Drivers

Jamie Whincup could retire from Supercars in 2019

January 21, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Reigning Supercars champion Jamie Whincup has signed an extension to his deal with Red Bull Holden Racing but admits he could retire after the 2019 season.The seven-time title winner added an extra year to his current deal, which... ...

DTM

REGENERATION, FITNESS TRAINING AND RACE APPEARANCES: WHAT THE BMW DRIVERS WORK ON DURING THE WINTER

January 21, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Just six months separate the 2017 DTM season finale in Hockenheim (GER) in October and the 2018 opener at the same track in May. It might sound like a long break, but the six BMW DTM drivers don’t get bored during that time. They have an extensive programme even during the DTM break. The drivers … Continue reading → ...

News

Heimgartner storms to another round win

January 21, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Andre Heimgartner has continued his charge to a maiden BNT V8 title by winning round four of the championship at Teretonga this weekend.Following up his win in race one of the weekend on Saturday, he banked more valuable points... ...

Drivers

DTM: The man behind the racing driver: Lucas – Part 1

January 18, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Quick on the track and yet very pleasant at the same time, that’s how people in the DTM see Tyrolean all-rounder, Lucas Auer. In a two-part interview, we present the man behind the racing driver. In Part 1, Lucas talks about... ...

Btcc

TEAM BMW TO DEFEND BTCC TITLES WITH TURKINGTON & COLLARD

January 10, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

They will be joined again by Andrew Jordan in a third BMW 125i M Sport, which will be run under the BMW Pirtek Racing banner.

TOURING

CATACLEAN RACES AHEAD WITH NEW RENAULT CLIO CUP PARTNERSHIP

January 9, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

British patented fuel and exhaust system fuel cleaner, Cataclean, has chosen Autosport International 2018 to confirm its appointment, for the second year running, as the global sponsor of former top international karter Daniel Rowbottom and his single-car setup Renault UK Clio Cup in the one-make race series.

Drivers

Tiago Monteiro elected driver of the year

December 22, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Tiago Monteiro has been voted "Driver of the Year" by the official press that accompanies the FIA WTCC World Touring Car Championship across the globe.

TCR

Bioitalia Spa and WSK Promotion give birth to the TCR DSG Championship. Total money prize worth €280.000

December 21, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The appointments of the TCR DSG Championship will develop on three racing days from Friday to Sunday and comprise 45’ of free practice, 30’ of qualifying and a 2 hours long race. Participation is open to single drivers or lineups of two drivers, taking 30 minutes driving shifts. The total money prize of €280.000, will be split in €

DTM

PHILIPP ENG: “I AM LIVING THE DREAM.”

December 20, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

BMW works driver Philipp Eng (AUT) joins Joel Eriksson (SWE) as one of two newcomers in BMW’s driver line-up for the 2018 DTM season. In addition to this milestone in his motorsport career, Eng will also race at the wheel of the BMW M8 GTE and the BMW M6 GT3 next year.

DTM

Season kick-off and season finale at Hockenheim

December 18, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

At Brands Hatch, south-east of London, DTM already contested eight races from 2006 to 2013 – but in those years, the races were held at the short 1.97-kilometre Indy layout.

Drivers

Joel Eriksson joins BMW works roster for DTM promotion

December 16, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

At 19 years of age, FIA Formula 3 European Championship runner-up Eriksson becomes the youngest works driver on BMW's roster.

News

Chelsea Herbert turning heads on track after motoring to maiden victory

December 15, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Ever since Chelsea Herbert was competing in karts a decade ago and her goal was "to beat the boys", the philosophy is really still the same, as she makes a name for herself as the sole female competitor in the New Zealand Touring Cars Championship.

News

FIRST CUSTOMERS TAKE OVER NEW AUDI R8 LMS GT4

December 15, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Audi Sport customer racing has acquired the first customers for the Audi R8 LMS GT4. The racers from America, Australia, China and Europe took over the first twelve sports cars of the most recent model range in Neuburg an der Donau. The Audi R8 LMS GT4 is Audi Sport customer racing’s third model.

DTM

NEW CHALLENGE FOR MAXIME MARTIN: BMW MOTORSPORT WISHES LONG-STANDING WORKS DRIVER ALL THE BEST FOR THE FUTURE

December 14, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Maxime Martin (BEL) will take on a new motor racing challenge in 2018, and will no longer take to the track in BMW Motorsport colours. The 31-year-old contested his first year as a BMW works driver in 2013, since when he has impressed in many ways, above all through his versatility.