DTM 2022

Matt K · 11 Oct 2021, 09:49 (Ref:4077995)

As the 2021 season is already in the history books (finale will probably be discussed for some time), it's time for a 2022 thread with first rumours/news/predictions etc.

As it'll be the second season with GT3 cars, I expect it to be more cars than this season - I'd also wish that part-time ("guest") entrants were awarded points.

Also, it's great to have Rene Rast back in DTM! On the other hand, we won't see Rockenfeller and Albon anymore.

The calendar is as follows:
Round 1 Portimao (29.04-1.05)
Round 2 Lausitzring (20-22.05)
Round 3 TBA (3-5.06)
Round 4 TBA (17-19.06)
Round 5 Norisring (1-3.07)
Round 6 Nürburgring (26-28.08)
Round 7 Spa- Francorchamps (9-11.09)*
Round 8 Red Bull Ring (23-25.09)
Round 9 Hockenheimring (7-9.10)*

Entry list:

CONFIRMED
Abt - Audi - K. van der Linde
Abt - Audi - R. Rast
T3 Motorsport - Lamborghini - ??
T3 Motorsport - Lamborghini - ??

RUMOURED/POSSIBLE
Grasser - Lamborghini - M. Bortolotti
Grasser - Lamborghini - ??
Grasser - Lamborghini - ??
?? - BMW - M. Wittmann

Bcarr6 · 11 Oct 2021, 10:15 (Ref:4077998)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt K

As the 2021 season is already in the history books (finale will probably be discussed for some time), it's time for a 2022 thread with first rumours/news/predictions etc.

As it'll be the second season with GT3 cars, I expect it to be more cars than this season - I'd also wish that part-time ("guest") entrants were awarded points.

Also, it's great to have Rene Rast back in DTM! On the other hand, we won't see Rockenfeller and Albon anymore.

The calendar is as follows:
Round 1 Portimao (29.04-1.05)
Round 2 Lausitzring (20-22.05)
Round 3 TBA (3-5.06)
Round 4 TBA (17-19.06)
Round 5 Norisring (1-3.07)
Round 6 Nürburgring (26-28.08)
Round 7 Spa- Francorchamps (9-11.09)*
Round 8 Red Bull Ring (23-25.09)
Round 9 Hockenheimring (7-9.10)*

Entry list:

CONFIRMED
Abt - Audi - K. van der Linde
Abt - Audi - R. Rast
T3 Motorsport - Lamborghini - ??
T3 Motorsport - Lamborghini - ??

RUMOURED/POSSIBLE
Grasser - Lamborghini - M. Bortolotti
Grasser - Lamborghini - ??
Grasser - Lamborghini - ??
?? - BMW - M. Wittmann

Also worth noting Mueller has signed for the LMDH Audi program, so unlikely to run DTM in 2022 while he prepares for that

Matt K · 11 Oct 2021, 11:24 (Ref:4078005)

Possibly but van der Linde and/or Rast are also likely to be involved in this programme and they're already confirmed in DTM.

Racing Harz · 11 Oct 2021, 11:36 (Ref:4078006)

Mercedes-AMG Team GruppeM Racing have two AMG confirmed.
https://gt-place.com/2021/10/09/dtm-...-programm-auf/
T3 Motorsport have two Huracan confirmed.
https://gt-place.com/2021/10/08/t3-m...h-2022-in-dtm/

Matt K · 11 Oct 2021, 14:05 (Ref:4078031)

CONFIRMED
Abt - Audi - K. van der Linde
Abt - Audi - R. Rast
T3 Motorsport - Lamborghini - ??
T3 Motorsport - Lamborghini - ??
GruppeM Racing - Mercedes - ??
GruppeM Racing - Mercedes - ??

RUMOURED/POSSIBLE
Grasser - Lamborghini - M. Bortolotti
Grasser - Lamborghini - ??
Grasser - Lamborghini - ??
?? - BMW - M. Wittmann

Bcarr6 · 11 Oct 2021, 14:56 (Ref:4078039)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racing Harz

Mercedes-AMG Team GruppeM Racing have two AMG confirmed.
https://gt-place.com/2021/10/09/dtm-...-programm-auf/
T3 Motorsport have two Huracan confirmed.
https://gt-place.com/2021/10/08/t3-m...h-2022-in-dtm/

I'd like to see Muth back in one of those T3 cars, he showed some speed this season, more experience needed but one to watch.

As for Hawkey, she didnt show much, and Max Paul I dont know enough of to comment

Be nice to see Lamborghini represented with some factory guns, I see Mirko is a potential which is great.

I hope we see a bit more of Mclaren in 2022, and even a Aston Martin, to show that the DTM isnt just for German MFG's.

WyldStallion · 12 Oct 2021, 18:16 (Ref:4078232)

I would say about DTM that the pure grid numbers plus the quality on track was there and good.

Not suficient is other than the Nurburgring round was the manufacturer diversity. Ths is a suppoed to be top tier GT3 racing. 5 makes at most races does not cut it. For sure 100% need to keep full time efforts from those 5 makes but we could use teams to run full time with Porsche, Aston Martin, McLaren, and Acura.

Matt K · 13 Oct 2021, 12:50 (Ref:4078311)

Lawson will not return to DTM next year as he'll concentrate on Formula 2 and his way to F1. I wonder where that leaves AF Corse. Will they continue? If so, Cassidy is a favourite to take one seat but who can be alongside him?

NaBUru38 · 13 Oct 2021, 18:47 (Ref:4078336)

DTM used to have 2-3 manufacturers. Having 5 would be perfectly fine.

**chunterer** · 13 Oct 2021, 21:34 (Ref:4078360)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt K

Lawson will not return to DTM next year as he'll concentrate on Formula 2 and his way to F1. I wonder where that leaves AF Corse. Will they continue? If so, Cassidy is a favourite to take one seat but who can be alongside him?

Daruvala?

Matt K · 18 Oct 2021, 08:50 (Ref:4078935)

Red Bull's decision whether to stay or not should be made soon, chances are described as 50:50.

Another possible rumour - Bruno Spengler admitted he'd 'do everything' to come back to DTM. If BMW steps up its involvement with a new car, I can definitely imagine it possible.

Matt K · 19 Oct 2021, 12:09 (Ref:4079089)

Hubert Haupt Has confirmed they'll be back in DTM with Götz on board.

CONFIRMED
Abt - Audi - K. van der Linde
Abt - Audi - R. Rast
T3 Motorsport - Lamborghini - ??
T3 Motorsport - Lamborghini - ??
GruppeM Racing - Mercedes - ??
GruppeM Racing - Mercedes - ??
HRT - Mercedes - M. Götz
HRT - Mercedes - ??

RUMOURED/POSSIBLE
Grasser - Lamborghini - M. Bortolotti
Grasser - Lamborghini - ??
Grasser - Lamborghini - ??
?? - BMW - M. Wittmann

Racing Harz · 22 Oct 2021, 14:01 (Ref:4079462)

They´ll race in Imola:
https://gt-place.com/2021/10/22/dtm-...chte-in-imola/

Matt K · 22 Oct 2021, 19:06 (Ref:4079488)

That's great, I'm not a fan of Monza, it might be great for F1 but not for slower cars. Imola is a lot better choice. So now I'm curious what the next TBA track will be. Brands Hatch?

champcarman · 25 Oct 2021, 08:36 (Ref:4079873)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt K

That's great, I'm not a fan of Monza, it might be great for F1 but not for slower cars. Imola is a lot better choice. So now I'm curious what the next TBA track will be. Brands Hatch?

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So no Zolder in 2022 . Quite enjoyed the races at that old school track. Go to Spa instead I suppose.

Matt K · 25 Oct 2021, 19:52 (Ref:4079998)

It seemed impossible to have both Zolder and Spa in the calendar, I guess. I'd love the TBA track to be something in the UK but it's not very likely. I wouldn't mind another German track - Sachsenring or Oschersleben would be fine.

Racing Harz · 30 Oct 2021, 11:52 (Ref:4080684)

Rosberg again with two Audi.
https://gt-place.com/2021/10/30/dtm-...it-zwei-autos/

Racing Harz · 30 Oct 2021, 11:53 (Ref:4080685)

There are rumours about WRT, but the team confirmed, that they´ll don´t have plans for the DTM.
https://gt-place.com/2021/10/30/wrt-...dtm-rueckkehr/

Matt K · 31 Oct 2021, 10:36 (Ref:4080790)

CONFIRMED
Abt - Audi - K. van der Linde
Abt - Audi - R. Rast
T3 Motorsport - Lamborghini - ??
T3 Motorsport - Lamborghini - ??
GruppeM Racing - Mercedes - ??
GruppeM Racing - Mercedes - ??
HRT - Mercedes - M. Götz
HRT - Mercedes - ??
Rosberg - Audi - ??
Rosberg - Audi - ??
GetSpeed - Mercedes - ??

RUMOURED/POSSIBLE
Grasser - Lamborghini - M. Bortolotti
Grasser - Lamborghini - ??
Grasser - Lamborghini - ??
?? - BMW - M. Wittmann
GetSpeed - Mercedes - A. Maini

GetSpeed confirmed they'll be back as well with aim to field two cars, I think the intention is to keep Arjun Maini.

tux · 2 Nov 2021, 07:45 (Ref:4081060)

Although no official confirmation its heavily rumored that Emil Frey may be joining the grid for 2022 with their Huracans.

Racing Harz · 2 Nov 2021, 07:49 (Ref:4081061)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tux

Although no official confirmation its heavily rumored that Emil Frey may be joining the grid for 2022 with their Huracans.

Statement from EFR to that.
https://gt-place.com/2021/11/01/emil...tm-geruechten/

Matt K · 2 Nov 2021, 15:13 (Ref:4081138)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racing Harz

Statement from EFR to that.
https://gt-place.com/2021/11/01/emil...tm-geruechten/

Not confirming, nor denying, eh? Far from certain but can't be excluded.

Matt K · 7 Nov 2021, 17:02 (Ref:4081974)

HRT doesn't rule out fielding a third car and one of the candidates seems to be David Schumacher.

CONFIRMED
Abt - Audi - K. van der Linde
Abt - Audi - R. Rast
T3 Motorsport - Lamborghini - ??
T3 Motorsport - Lamborghini - ??
GruppeM Racing - Mercedes - ??
GruppeM Racing - Mercedes - ??
HRT - Mercedes - M. Götz
HRT - Mercedes - ??
Rosberg - Audi - ??
Rosberg - Audi - ??
GetSpeed - Mercedes - ??

RUMOURED/POSSIBLE
Grasser - Lamborghini - M. Bortolotti
Grasser - Lamborghini - ??
Grasser - Lamborghini - ??
?? - BMW - M. Wittmann
GetSpeed - Mercedes - A. Maini
HRT - Mercedes - D. Schumacher??

https://m.motorsport-total.com/dtm/n...ckpit-21110701

Matt K · 10 Nov 2021, 11:57 (Ref:4082560)

According to some information, Nico Muller will likely stay at Rosberg for 2022, while Rast seems certain at Abt. Also, it looks like no Florsch next year, at least not with Abt.

Racing Harz · 10 Nov 2021, 13:05 (Ref:4082578)

No JP Motorsport McLaren in the DTM. The team clearly explains why the series is not an option for them.

https://gt-place.com/2021/11/10/even...tschieden-hat/

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