The DTM is set to limit the number of cars a manufacturer can enter in 2023, as it continues its efforts to keep the size of the grid under control due to spacing constraints at some tracks. Full story ⬇️
Following the conclusion of the 2022 DTM season at Hockenheim last weekend, promoter ITR has already begun work for what would be the series’ third year under GT3 regulations.
At present, such a restriction will only affect Mercedes, which had the biggest presence of any manufacturer on the 2022 grid with a total of eight entries from four different teams. Both Audi and BMW had agreed to support the DTM for two years when the series formulated its plan to transition to a customer-based GT3 series from 2021. Mercedes, likewise, only committed for the same timeframe when it announced its return to the DTM via factory support at the beginning of last year.
“The trees don't grow to the sky in terms of [factory] support, but I have constructive talks with all the manufacturers."The 2022 DTM title decider at Hockenheim was attended by representatives from Toyota, including Hypercar programme boss Rob Leupen and Le Mans 24 Hours winner Kamui Kobayashi, who has taken up the role of team principal in the FIA World Endurance Championship this year.
Berger said he would like to see more manufacturers from outside Germany in the coming years, having only attracted Ferrari and Lamborghini so far following the championship’s switch to GT3 cars in 2021.
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