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16 Feb 2021, 09:39 (Ref:4035387) | #176 | |
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Has anyone denied Walkenhorst is going to enter DTM?
Well, they've just confirmed their entry with M6 GT3. As far as I understand it, it's just one car, not two, which is a bit of shame though but it's at least one more car! |
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16 Feb 2021, 09:49 (Ref:4035389) | #177 | ||
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Good news. I don’t think anyone denied Walkenhorst they seemed the likely bet, was just whether they’d wait for the new BMW GT3 or get started with the M6 in the meantime. I think it makes a lot of sense to get involved now even if it’s just to play with the competition and help BMW learn for their new M4 GT3 |
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16 Feb 2021, 09:52 (Ref:4035391) | #178 | |
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I hope Rowe will follow suit with two BMWs and who knows, maybe later in the year RMG will field M4 GT3 with the likes of Wittmann and Sheldon van der Linde?
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16 Feb 2021, 11:13 (Ref:4035399) | #179 | ||
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ROWE would be nice, there was a piece on S365 yesterday about them evaluating the DTM, hard to tell if that would be with BMW or Porsche though, as they seem pretty well balanced between the two still. |
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16 Feb 2021, 11:16 (Ref:4035400) | #180 | |
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Yes, I think you're right with the RMG. Somehow I expect them to be 'the most factory' BMW team in the DTM, if not late in 2021, then in 2022.
Yes, Rowe has been vocal about their interest in the DTM and I've also heard they're evaluating BMW or Porsche. However, BMW is more likely to offer some support for DTM if not now then in 2022. Porsche doesn't seem interested in DTM at all. |
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16 Feb 2021, 14:07 (Ref:4035436) | #181 | ||
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For ROWE I think Porsche has said they won't be providing any backing for the DTM? |
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16 Feb 2021, 19:11 (Ref:4035491) | #182 | ||
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With Porsche that's true unfortunately, I'd really hoped to see the likes of KUS Bernhard with Porsche factory drivers in the DTM. |
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18 Feb 2021, 19:31 (Ref:4035785) | #183 | |
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Rene Rast leaves DTM. That's a huge shame but given the fact Audi withdraws from FE I hope to see him back in DTM in 2022. If I were to gamble, I'd say Nico Muller will be the only DTM 2020 driver who'll stay for the 2021 season. Maybe Wittmann and S. van der Linde later on with RMG.
RacingOne is still working on their DTM project, they can enter either as a Ferrari or an Aston Martin team. The decision should be taken until the end of February, the biggest question is of course money. Would be really nice to see Astons back in the DTM especially as RacingOne hinted that they could offer some support and factory drivers. |
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21 Feb 2021, 19:08 (Ref:4036221) | #186 | |
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So good that I haven't made a bet!
It seems he won't be in DTM then. However, as far as I can see there's just one clash of dates so theoretically he could miss one round in either of the championships... not that I find it very likely especially as there are other factory Mercedes drivers who could be willing to race in DTM. |
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I would probably guess Maxi Gotz as he is fast, has a relationship with Gruppe M and also has experience racing in DTM in the past. Buhk will probably take his place in ADAC GT Masters and also in GTWC Endurance cup racing. |
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23 Feb 2021, 18:26 (Ref:4036480) | #188 | |
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If Engel, Buhk, Stolz are not part of DTM then who can be? I still hope to see at least Engel or Buhk as they're one of the top Mercedes GT drivers and that's what would make DTM very attractive.
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23 Feb 2021, 18:34 (Ref:4036484) | #189 | |
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I can’t think of many others who could apart from those three. Maybe we are in for a surprise, but I expect at least two of these three to be with Merc. I don’t see why they wouldn’t be
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23 Feb 2021, 18:57 (Ref:4036490) | #190 | |
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With the move to GT3 the pool of potentional drivers is much larger.
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23 Feb 2021, 18:59 (Ref:4036491) | #191 | ||
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For sure, the real challenge for factory driver pools this year is balancing efforts in DTM, GTWC, ADAC GT, British GT, NLS etc It’s a real balancing act given DTM and GTWC Europe clash for example so factory drivers usually covering two main series are going to have more difficulty doing so potentially this year |
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23 Feb 2021, 22:10 (Ref:4036506) | #192 | ||
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I really would be surprised if Engel ends up in DTM. It's not impossible but I would find it hard to believe that Merc would pull the rug out from under HRT who are one of their top customer teams. Since Gounon, Marciello and Juncadella are with Akka ASP in GTWC that leaves just Buhk, Gotz, Engel and Stolz to allocate to any additional programs. HRT has already said they are running a full season pro entry in sprint and endurance. I don't think there is any reason to believe that won't be Engel and Stolz as it has been for the past 4 years. Buhk and Gotz could very well both end up in DTM but I would consider Engel to be unlikely (also he did test with HRT in Barcelona recently).
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23 Feb 2021, 23:51 (Ref:4036523) | #193 | |
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The thing is, Haupt will very likely be one of the AMG's teams in DTM. If Engel is so closely associated with them then I think it's absolutely possible for him to end up in DTM. At the end of the day Haupt will need strong drivers who will be able to get some good results for their own names and Engel seems a perfect candidate for that.
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25 Feb 2021, 09:13 (Ref:4036893) | #195 | |
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Haupt hasn't confirmed anything but if I'm not wrong Autosport even reported that they and HTP are going to race in the DTM. Usually they're right
Bit as you say, we should find it out shortly. |
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25 Feb 2021, 18:49 (Ref:4036977) | #196 | |
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I think there's a high chance of that happening. There is usually substance to these reports as you say. I think HTP and Haupt are going to be part of an already great lineup
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26 Feb 2021, 01:34 (Ref:4037040) | #198 | ||
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I hope you are right. DTM has great coverage so I'd be thrilled if they run 5+ AMGs all with factory drivers. I just don't see how they have the drivers to cover all of the commitments that are already announced. Unless they are going to start making the FE drivers compete in GT races I could see them running out of drivers multiple times during the season if they are staffing 5 cars in DTM.
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1 Mar 2021, 09:25 (Ref:4037554) | #199 | |
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ROWE Racing to DTM with BMW, TBC on number of cars and drivers
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1 Mar 2021, 10:02 (Ref:4037559) | #200 | |
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Grid is really starting to flesh out now.
You have to say, regardless of whether people agree with the move to GT3 regs, Berger must be feeling pretty vindicated right now. Not only has he maintained BMW and Audi entries on the grid, hes got Mercedes back, and Mclaren & Ferrari too, and im sure we will end up seeing a Lamborghini or two. Its going to give some speculation to the strength of at least GTWC Sprint this year, especially given ROWE picked DTM over GTWC DTM 2021 - 10-18 cars Abt Sportline - Audi R8 LMS GT3 - TBC Abt Sportline - Audi R8 LMS GT3 - TBC GruppeM Racing - Mercedes AMG GT3 - TBC Jenson Team Rocket RJN - Mclaren 720s GT3 Red Bull AF Corse - Ferrari 488 GT3 - Alex Albon (Partial Season) / Nick Cassidy (Partial Season) Red Bull AF Corse - Ferrari 488 GT3 - Liam Lawson ROWE Racing - BMW M6 GT3 - TBC ROWE Racing - BMW M6 GT3 - TBC (potential) Team Rosberg - TBC Audi R8 LMS GT3 - TBC Team Rosberg - TBC Audi R8 LMS GT3 - TBC Walkenhorst Motorsport - BMW M6 GT3 - TBC Walkenhorst Motorsport - BMW M6 GT3 - TBC (potential) TBC’s 2 Seas Motorsport - Mclaren 720s GT3 - TBC (potentially in doubt) 2 Seas Motorsport - Mclaren 720s GT3 - TBC (potentially in doubt) HTP Windward Motorsport - Mercedes AMG GT3 - TBC (not yet confirmed) HTP Windward Motorsport - Mercedes AMG GT3 - TBC (not yet confirmed) Haupt Racing - Mercedes AMG GT3 - TBC (not yet confirmed) Haupt Racing - Mercedes AMG GT3 - TBC (not yet confirmed) |
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