The future of the DTM: the current state (Update!) DTM to Mercedes-exit?

The future of the DTM is following the departure of Mercedes is uncertain. It is rumored that the DTM could mean From the Swabians also the end for the whole series. Say ITR, Audi and BMW.

The message about the exit of Mercedes from the DTM to the season and the end of 2018 was a car for many Fans of the tour series a shock. Many worry about the future of the race series and ask yourself: Is the DTM now also on your end? DTM boss Gerhard Berger warns to break out in front of it in a panic. While the message such as " had caught him;a blow," nevertheless, he sees the new Situation as a challenge. With the Swabians, a large part of the DTM adopted, so that now, only Audi and BMW are left. With only two participating manufacturers, the Fort seems to be in the series are impossible. Even if it gave the DTM as the battle with Audi and Mercedes to 2011, and had agreed with the responsible for a long time about it, for the continuation of the series, there are the involvement of at least three manufacturers. In the official Statement of the ITR, the organisation of the DTM, is so far nothing to hear of a racing series. Here it is: “The ITR as a support organization and marketer of the DTM regrets the step of Mercedes. We must respect the decision of the fair. The DTM is one of the most important touring car series in the world. Mercedes has announced the exit with a wide lead at the end of season 2018. Thus, the ITR remains time to analyze the Situation and a sustainable concept for the future.“ It is, therefore, not say that the DTM remains about the Mercedes-withdrawal, there are, still, that the current phrase means.

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