http://www.gpupdate.net/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:37:22 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272389/grosjean-to-test-dtm-car-in-spain/ Lotus Renault GP reserve driver Romain Grosjean will test a DTM car at Spain’s Circuito Monteblanco next week, taking to the wheel of BMW’s 2012 contender. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272389/grosjean-to-test-dtm-car-in-spain/ Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:14:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/270172/ralf-schumacher-remains-in-dtm-for-2012/ It has been confirmed that former Jordan, Williams and Toyota driver Ralf Schumacher will remain in German touring car series DTM for the 2012 season, which will mark the German’s fifth campaign in the championship since departing Formula 1 after a final difficult season with Toyota in 2007. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/270172/ralf-schumacher-remains-in-dtm-for-2012/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:27:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/dtm-news/269595/bortolotti-open-to-dtm-seat-in-2012/ Newly-crowned Formula 2 Champion Mirko Bortolotti says a move away from single seater racing is not out of the question in 2012, with the Italian driver keen to assess a range of options prior to the new season. The popular DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) championship is one that the 21-year-old is considering, with Force India rookie Paul di Resta an example of how it can provide a strong platform for F1. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/dtm-news/269595/bortolotti-open-to-dtm-seat-in-2012/ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:02:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/267965/mercedes-drivers-reveal-new-dtm-car/ Mercedes Formula 1 drivers Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg were on-hand to reveal the company’s brand-new DTM car on Tuesday. At the Frankfurt Motor Show, the covers were taken off the AMG Mercedes C-Coupé which features an improved safety concept and high-strength steel roll cage. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/267965/mercedes-drivers-reveal-new-dtm-car/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:08:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/photo-galleries/7597// http://www.gpupdate.net/en/photo-galleries/7597// Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:08:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/le-mans-series-news/267912/tributes-pour-in-for-bakkerud/ The European motorsport community is in shock on Monday following the fatal car accident of Christian Bakkerud. The 26-year-old Dane, who competed in GP2, DTM and the Le Mans 24 Hours amongst other events, was involved in a Wimbledon car crash on Saturday before succumbing to his injuries on Sunday. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/le-mans-series-news/267912/tributes-pour-in-for-bakkerud/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:30:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/le-mans-series-news/267903/christian-bakkerud-killed-in-road-accident/ Former GP2, DTM and Le Mans driver Christian Bakkerud died on Sunday following a London car accident on Saturday night. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/le-mans-series-news/267903/christian-bakkerud-killed-in-road-accident/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:48:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/267146/coulthard-di-resta-set-for-long-f1-career/ David Coulthard holds every confidence that fellow Scotsman Paul di Resta will remain in Formula 1 for the long-term. The rookie Force India driver has impressed this season, with points finishes in his first two Grands Prix and a career-best result of seventh in Hungary at the end of July. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/267146/coulthard-di-resta-set-for-long-f1-career/ Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:40:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/262247/paffett-extends-mercedes-dtm-contract/ McLaren reserve driver Gary Paffett has extended his Mercedes DTM contract, confirming his long-term commitment to the German touring car championship. The Englishman, who clinched the title in 2005, is the first driver to be signed by the silver arrows prior to the introduction of the series’ new technical regulations next year. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/262247/paffett-extends-mercedes-dtm-contract/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:40:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/258408/rosberg-to-serve-as-dtm-chauffeur/ Mercedes GP driver Nico Rosberg will be acting as the company’s VIP guest when the DTM season begins at Hockenheim this weekend. After scoring his first points of the Formula 1 season last time out in China, the German is now looking forward to playing the part of chauffeur in an AMG Mercedes C-Class. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/258408/rosberg-to-serve-as-dtm-chauffeur/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:40:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/258339/exclusive-interview-with-mclaren-s-gary-paffett/ Reserve driver Gary Paffett has been a key part of McLaren’s rapid turnaround this season, helping to lift the Woking squad from midfield to front-running pace. The 30-year-old speaks exclusively about this plus his own assault on the DTM title, which begins at Hockenheim this weekend, with GPUpdate.net. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/258339/exclusive-interview-with-mclaren-s-gary-paffett/ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:19:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/dtm-news/256565/coulthard-and-schumacher-retain-mercedes-seats/ David Coulthard and Ralf Schumacher will be competing in DTM with the AMG Mercedes C-Class once again this year, with both men confirming their continued participation in the series with the German car manufacturer. Coulthard will keep his drive at Team Mücke Motorsport after finishing the 2010 season in 16th place, while Schumacher embarks on his third successive term at the HWA Team. "I’m very pleased to be contesting the DTM series once more in 2011 for Mercedes-Benz," said Coulthard. "My year of apprenticeship is over - now I'm looking to make some real progress. "DTM motor racing is a close-fought championship and is characterised by the fans’ enthusiasm and the direct contact between drivers and spectators. That’s something that I wasn’t familiar with in Formula 1. For me, DTM is also an excellent platform for raising public awareness of the ‘Wings for Life’ (Spinal Cord Research Foundation) charity. "I learnt a lot last year, and have laid good foundations for my second season. After gaining my first DTM point at the final race of the season in Shanghai in 2010, I would like to make my fans happier this season by scoring points more often." Ralf Schumacher added: "I really like being a part of DTM and the Mercedes-Benz family. Subtle nuances are important in this hard-fought series. If you can just improve the car’s setup by a fraction, then you can reduce your lap times significantly. "After three years in the DTM and two seasons with the HWA team, I feel at ease in the AMG Mercedes C-Class and I’m ready, together with my new sponsor Salzgitter, to make the next move in my fourth DTM season." http://www.gpupdate.net/en/dtm-news/256565/coulthard-and-schumacher-retain-mercedes-seats/ Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:27:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/dtm-news/253302/mortara-makes-switch-to-dtm/ Edoardo Mortara will be competing in the upcoming DTM season with Audi, following his decision to change categories in 2011. The 24-year-old has made the switch on the back of clinching the Formula 3 Euroseries, and will be looking for more success when entering his debut campaign within Germany’s pinnacle of touring car racing. Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich commented on the new additions to his team, with Mortara being one of the drivers chosen to race for the company in the series. He is confident that the trio will make a positive impact on the squad, with all three making their DTM debuts at the opening race at Hockenheim on May 1. "All three made an excellent impression during our driver sighting tests in December,” Ullrich stated. “I’m convinced that they will be a genuine reinforcement to our driver squad and that we are in a good position for the 2011 season." http://www.gpupdate.net/en/dtm-news/253302/mortara-makes-switch-to-dtm/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:04:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/dtm-news/250137/doornbos-targets-dtm-debut-in-2011/ The Netherlands’s Robert Doornbos has told GPUpdate.net that he aims for a seat in leading German touring car championship the DTM this year, having spent 2010 in the Superleague Formula. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/dtm-news/250137/doornbos-targets-dtm-debut-in-2011/ Fri, 07 Jan 2011 10:26:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/643/di-resta-on-force-india-chances/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/643/di-resta-on-force-india-chances/ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:00:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/249313/di-resta-management-optimistic-about-f1-drive/ Anthony Hamilton, father of 2008 Champion Lewis and manager of Paul di Resta, is confident that the Scottish DTM title winner of 2010 is in a strong position for a Force India race seat for next season. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/249313/di-resta-management-optimistic-about-f1-drive/ Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:20:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/248919/heidfeld-shows-interest-in-bmw-s-dtm-project/ Formula 1 driver Nick Heidfeld has shown his interest to join the DTM series as of 2012, the year BMW will enter the German touring car championship. The German car manufacturer is currently looking for drivers to start its DTM project and Heidfeld is high on their list. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/248919/heidfeld-shows-interest-in-bmw-s-dtm-project/ Sun, 05 Dec 2010 10:07:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/248800/i-m-praying-for-f1-chance-says-di-resta/ Force India test and reserve driver Paul di Resta has said he is ‘hoping’ and ‘praying’ he will get a race seat with the Silverstone-based outfit next season. The 24-year-old, who clinched the 2010 DTM title last weekend in Shanghai, has been rumoured to be in the frame for some time now and if he does get the call-up it is expected to be at the expense of Vitantonio Liuzzi. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/248800/i-m-praying-for-f1-chance-says-di-resta/ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:15:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/dtm-news/248635/di-resta-claims-dtm-championship-title/ Fortune in the Far East. Scottish Mercedes-Benz driver Paul Di Resta ends up second in the DTM finale in the metropolis of Shanghai, which makes him the 2010 DTM champion. Bruno Spengler from Canada (Mercedes-Benz), who was the points’ leader prior to the race, failed to make up positions from 17th place on the grid following an accident in qualifying, which cost him his three points’ margin. In the final standings, 24-year old Di Resta has 71 points. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/dtm-news/248635/di-resta-claims-dtm-championship-title/ Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:05:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/dtm-news/246272/mortara-considers-audi-dtm-future/ Edoardo Mortara looks forward to a DTM test drive this off-season, with the touring car outing coming as a reward after picking up the Formula 3 Euro Series title. Furthermore, the Geneva-born 23-year-old is now considering a full-time role in the German championship. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/dtm-news/246272/mortara-considers-audi-dtm-future/ Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:25:00 +0000