The BMW M6 GT3’s debut season in the ADAC GT Masters draws to a close in Hockenheim.

Hockenheim (DE), 2nd October 2016. As at the opening round of the
season in Oschersleben (DE) in mid-April, BMW Motorsport Junior Jesse
Krohn (FI) and BMW DTM driver Martin Tomczyk (DE) again shared the
cockpit of the Schubert Motorsport BMW M6 GT3 at the finale of the
2016 ADAC GT Masters in Hockenheim (DE).

Krohn had contested the entire season in the number 20 BMW Motorsport
Junior car. He received support from Tomczyk at two events, and from
BMW DTM driver António Félix da Costa (PT) at the Red Bull Ring (AT)
race weekend. BMW Motorsport Juniors Krohn and Louis Delétraz (CH)
share the cockpit at the remaining four events, gaining valuable
experience in the BMW M6 GT3.

Krohn contested Saturday’s qualifying at the final race weekend of
the year at the Hockenheimring, qualifying 16th. He and Tomczyk
produced a flawless performance in an eventful, incident-packed race.
The duo fought its way into 12th place, but narrowly missed out on the
points. Tomczyk started Sunday’s race from 23rd on the grid, and was
able to make up a few positions before the driver-changeover. Krohn
took over the wheel after a very good pit stop and eventually crossed
the finish line 15th after another eventful race.

This marks the end of the BMW M6 GT3’ first season in the ADAC GT
Masters. Fifth place at the season-opener in Oschersleben was the best
result of the year. In total, Schubert Motorsport finished in the
points on five occasions.

Torsten Schubert (Team Principal Schubert
Motorsport):
“On the whole, this season did not pan out as we
had hoped. We had a few good moments and were strong on certain
tracks. When this was the case, however, we were often lacking that
little slice of luck you need. Looking ahead to the coming season, we
still have plenty of work ahead of us if we want to compete for the
title with the BMW M6 GT3 in the future.”

Jesse Krohn: “That was the first season from me and
the BMW M6 GT3 in the ADAC GT Masters, and we learned an awful lot
over the course of the year. It was not always easy, and unfortunately
we did not make it onto the podium. Personally, however, I have
improved considerably when it comes to GT sprint races. I feel that
was very important, as I only knew the car from endurance racing
before this year. I would like to say a big thank you to Schubert
Motorsport for the hard work and good job they have done in this
extremely high-class field. Congratulations to the winners of this
year’s ADAC GT Masters.”

Martin Tomczyk: “We would have liked to have scored
some more points for Schubert Motorsport at the end of what has been a
difficult season, but unfortunately we came up just short. Jesse and I
showed what fighters we are in the race, and made up a few places.
However, the overall package was not strong enough to match the pace
being set at the front field. Sunday’s race was very eventful and a
very exciting finale for the fans. Congratulations to the winners.”