2018 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters

2018 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters
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DTM Support series:
Porsche Carrera Cup Germany
Audi Sport TT Cup
FIA European Formula 3

The 2018 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters is planned to be nineteenth season of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, since the series' resumption in 2000. 2018 will be the final season for the current 4.0 litre V8 normally-aspirated engine package that débuted in the inaugural reborn season; as the brand new engine package will be introduced for the following season as a part of the Class One prospect with Japanese Super GT GT500 cars.[1] 2018 will also the final season for Mercedes-Benz AMG in DTM due to Mercedes-Benz AMG will switch focus to FIA Formula E from 2019-20 season and thus confirming the end of Mercedes-Benz AMG in DTM after 19 years.[2]

Calendar changes

References

  1. Adam, Mitchell (20 January 2016). "DTM delays new engines and Class One rules to 2019". Autosport.com. Autosport. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  2. Klein, Jamie (25 July 2017). "Mercedes to quit DTM after 2018, confirms Formula E entry". Motorsport.com. Motorsport.com. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
  3. Börner, Toni; Ehlen, Stefan (17 July 2017). "Lausitzring to stop racing activities after 2017 season". Motorsport.com. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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