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Paffett backs "complete" Wehrlein for strong DTM return
Mercedes driver Gary Paffett has backed Formula 1 outcast Pascal Wehrlein for a strong return to DTM, adding he is a “more complete driver” heading into 2018.

Wehrlein wants winning return to DTM after falling into F1 “oblivion”
Pascal Wehrlein believes a successful return to DTM would re-boost his reputation, after having “no chance of shining” while racing in Formula 1.

Daniel Juncadella returns to DTM, completes Mercedes' 2018 line-up
Daniel Juncadella will return to the DTM championship for the 2018 season after one year out, completing Mercedes' six-driver line-up for its final campaign in the series.

Pascal Wehrlein confirmed for Mercedes DTM return in 2018
Pascal Wehrlein will return to the DTM championship with Mercedes in 2018 for the German manufacturer's final year in the series, having lost his Sauber Formula 1 drive at the end of last season.
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Mercedes announces first four drivers for 2018 DTM swansong
Mercedes has confirmed its first four drivers for the 2018 DTM campaign, which will mark the German marque’s final season in the series.

Engel withdraws from Mercedes DTM squad for Formula E focus
Maro Engel has opted to step away from the Mercedes DTM line-up in order to concentrate on his Formula E and GT racing commitments in 2018.

Wickens leaves Mercedes DTM for SPM IndyCar drive
Robert Wickens will return to single-seater racing in 2018 in the Verizon IndyCar Series with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports, ending a six-season stint in DTM with Mercedes.

DTM Spielberg: Green takes narrow race one pole in Austria
Team Rosberg's Jamie Green will start the first Austrian DTM race from pole position after narrowly beating Audi team mates, Nico Muller and Mattias Ekstrom by just 0.021s at the Red Bull Ring.

DTM Zandvoort: Wittmann: We have to accept it
Defending DTM champion Marco Wittmann has expressed his 'disappointment' in losing his race two victory at Zandvoort, but takes the positives following what he still labels as a 'mega weekend'.
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DTM Norisring: Rockenfeller suffers small metatarsal fracture
Mike Rockenfeller has suffered a small metatarsal fracture to his left foot following today's second Norisring DTM race.
New Audi RS 5 DTM challenger makes track debut
Audi has shown off its new RS 5 DTM car for the 2017 season along with a striking new livery.
Audi confirms Gass as Ullrich successor
Audi has confirmed Dieter Gass will takeover as head of motorsport from Dr Wolfgang Ullrich with the former boss remaining at Audi in an advisor role.

Audi gives Ekstrom green light for World RX, Rast steps in
Audi has given its backing to Mattias Ekstrom to compete for the FIA World Rallycross title with Rene Rast filling in at Hockenheim.

N?rburgring: Tomczyk calls time on 16-year DTM career
2011 DTM champion Martin Tomczyk will retire from the series at the end of this season following a 16-year stint in the championship.

Zandvoort: Mortara aggrieved by drive-through penalty
Edoardo Motara: It wasn't a justified penalty. If you check the gaps before and after, I didn't gain anything.
Lausitzring: Lausitzring - Race results (2)
Full race two results from round five of the 2016 DTM from the Lausitzring, Germany.

Red Bull Ring: Mortara leads Audi FP3 domination
Team Abt's Edoardo Mortara leads an all conquering Audi FP3 domination ahead of qualifying for the second Austrian DTM race.

Hockenheim: Di Resta: Lean spell lasted 'longer than wished'
Mercedes' Paul di Resta expresses his relief in ending a near six-year victory drought after winning the second DTM race at the Hockenheimring.

Dates for your diary: DTM 2016 calendar
The line-up of events that will comprise the 2016 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) calendar

Kevin Magnussen lands Mercedes DTM test
Kevin Magnussen will sample a Mercedes C63 DTM alongside a number of other drivers in a special test in Spain.

Hockenheimring: Green vows to come back 'even stronger'
Audi's Jamie Green enjoyed his best season to date in the DTM but vows to come back 'even stronger' for the 2016 season.

DTM: Moscow Raceway: Wehrlein leads DTM title battle with Moscow win
Mercedes' Pascal Wehrlein gets the better of BMW's Marco Wittmann to win the opening Moscow DTM race and retake the points lead ahead of Mattias Ekstrom.

Ullrich banned, Scheider suspended over radio scandal
Dr Wolfgang Ullrich 'push him out' radio call to Timo Scheider results in the former being banned from the pit lane, while the latter is suspended for one race.

DTM: Red Bull Ring - Scheider: I braked as normal
Following his dramatic race two exclusion, Audi's Timo Scheider maintains he braked 'as normal' heading into turn three and questions whether Robert Wickens did the same.