2009 Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button will make his DTM debut at Hockenheim in October, driving the sole Honda car on the grid as part of the championship's crossover with Super GT.
Andrea Dovizioso says his first four-wheel racing debut was an ‘incredible experience’ after the MotoGP title contender proved competitive on his DTM debut in Misano last weekend.
Andrea Dovizioso says adapting to the Audi DTM car’s racing lines and capabilities compared to his more familiar Ducati MotoGP machine has become his biggest test.
Haas Formula 1 test driver Pietro Fittipaldi will compete in the 2019 DTM championship with the WRT Audi squad. The grandson of two-time F1 world champion Emerson has signed for a full-season assault on the series having taken part in the official pre-season test at the Lausitzring.
Aston Martin has signed ex-Formula 1 driver Paul di Resta to lead its assault on the DTM for the 2019 season. The 2010 DTM champion makes the switch from the Mercedes-HWA squad following the German manufacturer’s withdrawal from the championship at the end of last year.
The top three drivers in the new Formula European Masters championship will receive a DTM test, with the inaugural series champion getting an additional Super Formula test outing and guest DTM race drive.