The countdown is on: BMW Motorsport concludes preparations for the new season with the DTM Media Day in Hockenheim.

In total, the two BMW teams RMG and RBM completed 880 laps of the
4.574 kilometre-long Hockenheimring circuit. DTM champion Marco
Wittmann (GER), Augusto Farfus (BRA), Tom Blomqvist (GBR), Timo Glock
(GER), Maxime Martin (BEL) and Bruno Spengler (CAN) all had a chance
to get behind the wheel of the cars that deliver over 500 HP. The
teams also used the tests to get used to the new procedures for pit
stops. The combined “RMR” car crew also practised working together at
the race track.

 

“The stage is set for a great DTM season,” said BMW Motorsport
Director Jens Marquardt. “You could sense a real upbeat mood at
today’s Media Day in Hockenheim. It was a fantastic feeling. Just like
the fans, we are really looking forward to the season finally
starting. From a competition point of view, we have learned a lot
again on this final stretch of the season preparation. Every lap of
the Hockenheimring is extremely useful to help us prepare perfectly
for the curtain raiser. We did not do as much driving as we had hoped
but tests are there to gather experience. I am confident that the new
technical regulations and the changes that have been made to the
sporting regulations will ensure that we enjoy 18 thrilling races.”

 

Wittmann starts the season as defending champion and is counting the
days until the first race. “It was a long winter break – but the break
is not boring if you are the champion. These final tests were really
important. It is always better to be able to sort out any difficulties
with the new car during preparation, instead of on the first race day.
And it is great to conclude the test by setting the fastest lap time
on the final afternoon. So, I am really optimistic for the start of
the season. The anticipation is growing with every passing day.”