Hockenheim. Schubert Motorsport took benefit of the official DTM take a look at drives at Hockenheim (GER) on Tuesday and Wednesday to intensively put together its three BMW M4 GT3s for the season begin on the finish of April. The BMW M works drivers René Rast (GER), Sheldon van der Linde (RSA), and Marco Wittmann (GER) hit the monitor for the primary time within the new automobile designs of the BMW M Motorsport Partners RoboMarkets, Shell, and Schaeffler. At the top of the 4 take a look at periods, the drivers drew a optimistic conclusion .
In addition to the DTM, the ADAC GT Masters additionally performed take a look at periods at Hockenheim. The FK Performance Motorsport crew participated with two BMW M4 GT3s.
On the sidelines of the testing, ADAC introduced the continuation of the BMW M2 Cup. In the 2024 season, the vehicles will not be centrally deployed and managed however can be run by a number of groups. Along with this alteration, the portfolio of fashions eligible for the Cup has expanded. Three automobile classes are eligible to begin, together with the BMW M2 CS Racing within the 450 HP and 365 HP variations, in addition to the 340 HP BMW M240i Racing. The BMW M2 Cup occasions are compact and happen over two days. Practice, qualifying, and races are held solely on Saturday and Sunday. The junior sequence will compete at a complete of 5 DTM occasions and can maintain two races lasting 25 minutes every weekend. The season begins from 24th to 26th May on the Lausitzring (GER).
Comments on the DTM take a look at:
Björn Lellmann (Head of Customer Racing at BMW M Motorsport): “When you walk through the Hockenheim paddock during the test drives, you immediately get the unique DTM feeling that still makes this race series special. The Schubert Motorsport team and our BMW M works drivers used the two days for intensive preparation. The professional attitude of all participants is impressive and gives me confidence that the team led by Team Principal Torsten Schubert will play an important role in the title race in the 2024 season. I also wish FK Performance Motorsport success in the ADAC GT Masters and ADAC GT4 Germany for the great effort they are putting into the upcoming season. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for everyone and look forward to the season start in just over two weeks when Schubert Motorsport will celebrate its home game at Oschersleben.”
Marco Wittmann (#11 Schaeffler BMW M4 GT3): “I am very satisfied with the first test. We were able to try a lot, and everything went well. For me, it was primarily about getting to know the team and the engineers. This is crucial because we can only be successful during the season if we trust each other blindly.”
Sheldon van der Linde (#31 Shell BMW M4 GT3): “The test could hardly have gone better. I am very satisfied with the processes in the team and the fact that we were able to complete our programme without any problems. I also really like the new design of my car. It’s a real eye-catcher in the starting field and is sure to be easy to recognise in the races.”
René Rast (#33 RoboMarkets BMW M4 GT3): “It was a good test. We had no problems over the two days, were able to try out many things, and were also fast in the end. All very positive. Having three cars in the garage was a bit of an adjustment at the beginning, but Schubert Motorsport already has the processes well under control. Let‘s keep it up.”