Plato to remain with BMR
BMR Racing has this morning announced that double champion Jason Plato will remain with the outfit for the 2018 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.
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Ciceley Motorsport announces expansion with signing of Oliphant
Ciceley Motorsport has today announced that it is to expand its line-up, with Tom Oliphant signing a deal to join the team for an assault on the 2018 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.
What a legend!
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.
Podiums for Duval and Rockenfeller
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.
Supercars field set with five rookies
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... ...
Continental Tire Challenge to Make History at Season-Opening BMW Endurance Challenge
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.
Electric GT Car Passes Crash Test
Electric GT completes successful FIA-certified crash test... ...
Jamie Whincup could retire from Supercars in 2019
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... ...
REGENERATION, FITNESS TRAINING AND RACE APPEARANCES: WHAT THE BMW DRIVERS WORK ON DURING THE WINTER
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 → ...
Heimgartner storms to another round win
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... ...
Red Bull Holden Supercar at the gate for 2018 season
The Red Bull Holden Racing Team (aka Triple Eight) has revealed its 2018 Supercar contender, which will hit the track at Adelaide on the first weekend of March.
DTM: The man behind the racing driver: Lucas – Part 1
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... ...
TEAM BMW TO DEFEND BTCC TITLES WITH TURKINGTON & COLLARD
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.
CATACLEAN RACES AHEAD WITH NEW RENAULT CLIO CUP PARTNERSHIP
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.
Tiago Monteiro elected driver of the year
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.
Bioitalia Spa and WSK Promotion give birth to the TCR DSG Championship. Total money prize worth €280.000
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 €
PHILIPP ENG: “I AM LIVING THE DREAM.”
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.
Pirelli World Challenge Adding TCR Class
In a partnership between WC Vision LLC and World Sport Consulting Ltd., the Pirelli World Challenge will introduce a TCR class into the Touring Car category of the Pirelli World Challenge road racing series.
Season kick-off and season finale at Hockenheim
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.
Joel Eriksson joins BMW works roster for DTM promotion
At 19 years of age, FIA Formula 3 European Championship runner-up Eriksson becomes the youngest works driver on BMW's roster.
