DTM 2019 - Page 2

Biscuits In A Red Bull · 15 Oct 2018, 20:15 (Ref:3857010)

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Originally Posted by Juntos

Aston Martin is in, but when in 2019?

Something tells me they'll want to be up and running for Brands Hatch!

Alfisti · 15 Oct 2018, 21:06 (Ref:3857032)

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Originally Posted by GregUK

Robin Frijns

He's running in Formula Milk Float, so whilst both are doable there be calendar clashing. Also as the milk float is Audi I would imagine they might not be overly keen on him running a Merc powered Aston silhouette.

GregUK · 16 Oct 2018, 02:25 (Ref:3857066)

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

He's running in Formula Milk Float, so whilst both are doable there be calendar clashing. Also as the milk float is Audi I would imagine they might not be overly keen on him running a Merc powered Aston silhouette.

Not the Aston, for sure!

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Originally Posted by Bcarr6

I’m sure WRT will want at least one experienced hand there too

So who is Frijns' manager?

My guess is that Robin will be driving the WRT DTM car whenever he is available.

Matt K · 16 Oct 2018, 10:01 (Ref:3857099)

Isn't Frijns already confirmed in one of FE teams? This could mean he won't be back in DTM, sadly.

Bcarr6 · 16 Oct 2018, 10:44 (Ref:3857105)

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Originally Posted by Matt K

Isn't Frijns already confirmed in one of FE teams? This could mean he won't be back in DTM, sadly.

There are no clashes between the DTM 2019 calendar and the Formula E calendar for 18/19. Unlikely to be any clashes either for the Formular E 19/20 calendar..

Bramzel · 16 Oct 2018, 16:58 (Ref:3857141)

Frijns already said he hopes to be back.

Matt K · 16 Oct 2018, 19:03 (Ref:3857154)

So that's a good info. Frijns showed some promising pace this year.

Alfisti · 16 Oct 2018, 22:18 (Ref:3857186)

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Originally Posted by Bcarr6

There are no clashes between the DTM 2019 calendar and the Formula E calendar for 18/19. Unlikely to be any clashes either for the Formular E 19/20 calendar..

So all bets are on then, I was sure there were some conflicting dates but I was wrong.

helgi · 12 Nov 2018, 15:20 (Ref:3862836)

A new BMW being tested. New nose to feed turbo and intercoolers, wide rear wing (?), Spengler at wheel.

**BertMk2** · 13 Nov 2018, 07:56 (Ref:3862984)

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Originally Posted by helgi

A new BMW being tested. New nose to feed turbo and intercoolers, wide rear wing (?), Spengler at wheel.

I saw some of the photos - doesn't look too different really does it? What's important though is what it sounds like - that was a big part of the appeal of DTM - the sheer brutal sound of the V8's was incredible. I hope the turbo engines aren't too quiet.

Cinghio44 · 13 Nov 2018, 09:07 (Ref:3863000)

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Originally Posted by BertMk2

I saw some of the photos - doesn't look too different really does it? What's important though is what it sounds like - that was a big part of the appeal of DTM - the sheer brutal sound of the V8's was incredible. I hope the turbo engines aren't too quiet.

The sound of the new BMW turbo engine for the 2019 DTM season

Matt K · 13 Nov 2018, 09:44 (Ref:3863001)

It looks like DRS is scrapped for 2019. This can be judged by the look of rear wings however Rene Rast asked about it on the Instagram, wrote that it's not decided yet 'I think.' Personally, I would be so happy if DRS was scrapped.

FormulaFox · 13 Nov 2018, 10:14 (Ref:3863006)

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Originally Posted by Matt K

It looks like DRS is scrapped for 2019. This can be judged by the look of rear wings however Rene Rast asked about it on the Instagram, wrote that it's not decided yet 'I think.' Personally, I would be so happy if DRS was scrapped.

If DRS was implemented more like IndyCar's push-to-pass, where there's limited usage and it can be used offensively or defensively at will without having to be within a second of another car, I could live with it.

Gimmicks are not bad if implemented correctly, and systems like this should be looked at as tactical options rather than as something to guarantee more overtaking.

FormulaFox · 13 Nov 2018, 10:16 (Ref:3863008)

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Originally Posted by Cinghio44

The sound of the new BMW turbo engine for the 2019 DTM season

One of the better sounding turbo-4's I've ever heard. Especially within the last couple decades.

winkle · 13 Nov 2018, 12:29 (Ref:3863031)

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Originally Posted by BertMk2

I saw some of the photos - doesn't look too different really does it? What's important though is what it sounds like - that was a big part of the appeal of DTM - the sheer brutal sound of the V8's was incredible. I hope the turbo engines aren't too quiet.

I agree, on downshift up at druids at brands its like artillery going off.

I must have missed something though I remember rumours of 2.0 turbo engines and a merge with japan super GTs but didn't realise they were coming in next year.

I hope formula milk float continues to generate virtually no interest and Mercedes return to DTM in the future.