'06 DTM speculation/rumors - Page 4

**BertMk2** · 18 Nov 2005, 12:55 (Ref:1464073)

I've not seen the A1GP cars in action so I can't do a direct comparison, certainly sound similar to some of the EuroBOSS cars but with a more vicious bite and a definite 'crack' on gear changes (at least they used to, can't say what the more recent cars sound like).

toot toot · 18 Nov 2005, 13:52 (Ref:1464124)

The 05 mecs sound awesome, just like f1's, much better than the audis or opels.

Has anybody heard anything about mercedes testing in Estoril this past week?

**FIRE** · 19 Nov 2005, 13:25 (Ref:1464912)

World Series by Renault driver Jaap van Lagen has tested a Mercedes of Mucke Motorsport at Estoril.

Tassie_Devil · 20 Nov 2005, 19:36 (Ref:1465815)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIRE

World Series by Renault driver Jaap van Lagen has tested a Mercedes of Mucke Motorsport at Estoril.

Where did you get that information from?

**FIRE** · 20 Nov 2005, 19:39 (Ref:1465818)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tassie_Devil

Where did you get that information from?

At his website: http://www.jaapvanlagen.nl/hoofd.htm (sorry only in Dutch language)

JAG · 21 Nov 2005, 13:35 (Ref:1466499)

The Audi R10 Le Mans car will be launched on December 13th, but no news on any DTM anouncement.

Would Mercedes ever consider running the DTM as a single make series, ala the Carrera Cup?

Its cheaper than Mercedes entering another series, then setting up a new DTM series in 4-5 years time!

**FIRE** · 21 Nov 2005, 13:37 (Ref:1466500)

Were did you get that?

JAG · 21 Nov 2005, 13:38 (Ref:1466502)

DSC, launch in Paris.

**FIRE** · 21 Nov 2005, 13:39 (Ref:1466503)

Thanks

**FIRE** · 23 Nov 2005, 19:23 (Ref:1468653)

Quote:

IRL star Dario Franchitti returned to his DTM roots when he tested a Mercedes C-Class for the HWA works team at Estoril in Portugal.

Source: www.autosport.com

rustyfan · 24 Nov 2005, 10:15 (Ref:1469137)

Hm. I just read an interview with Mattias Ekstrom where he says that he apparently has yet to sign a contract with Audi for 2006. There have been some talks, but Audi hasn't offered an actual contract for Ekstrom to sign as of yet.

The interview was published in a Swedish newspaper today, so I reckon it's quite fresh.

Alfa Fan · 24 Nov 2005, 11:53 (Ref:1469213)

I think Audi's days in the DTM are numbered.

JohnMiller · 24 Nov 2005, 11:56 (Ref:1469217)

Maybe the DTM day's are numbered?

gwyllion · 24 Nov 2005, 12:16 (Ref:1469234)

My lucky guess is that Mathias Ekstrom will participate in WRC with a private Red Bull sponsored Skoda Fabia.

**FIRE** · 24 Nov 2005, 12:19 (Ref:1469236)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnMiller

Maybe the DTM day's are numbered?

If Audi's quits then DTM is finished. Don't know if that Swedish newspaper is reliable but if Audi hasn't offered Ekstrom a contract it's a very clear sign: No DTM.

flor · 24 Nov 2005, 12:55 (Ref:1469266)

well if they would quit their DTM effort wouldnt they have offered Ekström a R10 drive?

Alfa Fan · 24 Nov 2005, 13:13 (Ref:1469278)

Quote:

Originally Posted by flor

well if they would quit their DTM effort wouldnt they have offered Ekström a R10 drive?

He doesn't want to do that - he wants to be a rally driver.

rustyfan · 24 Nov 2005, 23:49 (Ref:1469749)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIRE

If Audi's quits then DTM is finished. Don't know if that Swedish newspaper is reliable but if Audi hasn't offered Ekstrom a contract it's a very clear sign: No DTM.

It wasn't posted in either of the two biggest we have here in Sweden (which both suck and have a tendency to make up stuff

), but rather in a smaller newspaper from the area which Mattias comes from. And it was an interview with Ekstrom himself, not some representative. Lastly, Audi and Mattias has talked about a contract, but what Audi hasn't done is offer him a written one to sign. As of yet, anyhow.

Guess we'll see how it shakes out before too long.

kmchow · 26 Nov 2005, 08:35 (Ref:1470576)

If Audi is considering to leave the DTM, would MB still be scheduling tests for various drivers like Franchitti, etc... Or would MB really back a one make series if Audi leaves? Or is MB just keeping their options/drivers open by continually testing and operating like the '06 DTM is a sure thing?

flor · 26 Nov 2005, 10:25 (Ref:1470627)

i think Audi just tries to get Aufrecht out of the ITR

gwyllion · 26 Nov 2005, 11:01 (Ref:1470655)

The registration deadline for DTM 2006 officially was yesterday. Because only Mercedes had registered, the deadline was extended to december 15 on demand of Audi. Remember that Audi will present the R10 LMP1 car in Paris december 13.

Silk Cut Jaguar · 26 Nov 2005, 23:06 (Ref:1470973)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIRE

If Audi's quits then DTM is finished. Don't know if that Swedish newspaper is reliable but if Audi hasn't offered Ekstrom a contract it's a very clear sign: No DTM.

I tend to agree with this, if Audi were intent of staying in the DTM then surely Ekstrom's contract would have been signed months ago. Maybe he'll end up on the Skoda team?

Still, if Audi do quit then the DTM is a dead duck.

kmchow · 27 Nov 2005, 00:39 (Ref:1471033)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwyllion

The registration deadline for DTM 2006 officially was yesterday. Because only Mercedes had registered, the deadline was extended to december 15 on demand of Audi. Remember that Audi will present the R10 LMP1 car in Paris december 13.

That can't be good news? I wonder is Audi really wanting to quit b/c they dont' find the DTM worthwhile or could they be holding out to get more say in how the ITR is run? Didn't someone theorize they weren't happy regarding MB over influence in how the series is run?

**FIRE** · 27 Nov 2005, 12:13 (Ref:1471290)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silk Cut Jaguar

I tend to agree with this, if Audi were intent of staying in the DTM then surely Ekstrom's contract would have been signed months ago. Maybe he'll end up on the Skoda team?

Still, if Audi do quit then the DTM is a dead duck.

According the "Audi R10" topic in the sportscar section of this forum Ekstrom, Kristensen and Kaffer have contracts with Audi for 2006.

kmchow · 7 Dec 2005, 07:25 (Ref:1478722)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwyllion

The registration deadline for DTM 2006 officially was yesterday. Because only Mercedes had registered, the deadline was extended to december 15 on demand of Audi. Remember that Audi will present the R10 LMP1 car in Paris december 13.

So we have to hold our break for another week before we find out if the DTM fades into history yet again. Sighh...

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