The driver line-up for BMW‘s return to the DTM series in 2012 is close to finalization. BMW Works driver and reigning American Le Mans Series (ALMS) GT Champion Joey Hand will contest the DTM series with BMW next year. Thus five of the six driver vacancies have been filled, with BMW having previously confirmed Andy [...]
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ADAC award for Tomczyk
Martin Tomczyk should make some more room in his showcase. After the DTM Champion’s trophy that tips the scales at 25 kilograms, the Audi driver will soon receive the large “ADAC Christophorus” made of Nymphenburg porcelain. The trophy will be presented by Europe’s biggest automobile club to the 29-year-old Audi factory driver on having been [...]
Paffett secures 7th in the DTM championship
October 24th, 2011 
Stephen Rhodes 
Posted in Other Racing Series - News/Rumors, Your Track Pass Exclusive British DTM driver Gary Paffett moved up the Championship standings to secure seventh place following a P5 finish in the season finale at Hockenheim. Saturday’s qualifying session saw Paffett post the seventh quickest time; a 1:33.103. On Sunday afternoon he lined his THOMAS SABO AMG Mercedes C-Class up on the fourth row of the grid [...]
Nuts And Bolts
June 17th, 2010 Stephen Rhodes Posted in Formula 1 - News/Rumors, Nuts and Bolts, Other Racing Series - News/Rumors Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Sauber Will Not Use BMW KERS System In 2011: Sauber will not use the technology that already exists at its Hinwil headquarters when KERS systems return to Formula One next year. At a meeting of technical bosses last weekend in Canada, it was reinforced that the [...]
Nuts And Bolts
Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: ‘Outboard’ Mirrors To Be Banned: This weekend’s Grand Prix will be the last for the sort of ‘outboard’ rear view mirrors that are becoming commonplace in F1. In Australia last week, veterans Rubens Barrichello and Pedro de la Rosa led the calls for better driver visibility, [...]
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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Button Must Prove He’s As Good As Hamilton – Ecclestone: 2010 is Jenson Button’s chance to prove he is as good as Britain’s other Formula One driver, according to Bernie Ecclestone. After winning last year’s world championship with Brawn GP, 30-year-old Button has switched to McLaren [...]
