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Hockenheim. Schubert Motorsport took advantage of the official
DTM test drives at Hockenheim (GER) on Tuesday and Wednesday to
intensively prepare its three BMW M4 GT3s for the season start at
the end of April. The BMW M works drivers René Rast (GER), Sheldon
van der Linde (RSA), and Marco Wittmann (GER) hit the track for the
first time in the new car designs of the BMW M Motorsport Partners
RoboMarkets, Shell, and Schaeffler. At the end of the four test
sessions, the drivers drew a positive conclusion
.

 

In addition to the DTM, the ADAC GT Masters also conducted test
sessions at Hockenheim. The FK Performance Motorsport team
participated with two BMW M4 GT3s.

 

On the sidelines of the testing, ADAC announced the continuation of
the BMW M2 Cup. In the 2024 season, the cars will no longer be
centrally deployed and managed but will be run by several teams. Along
with this change, the portfolio of models eligible for the Cup has
expanded. Three car categories are eligible to start, including the
BMW M2 CS Racing in the 450 HP and 365 HP versions, as well as the 340
HP BMW M240i Racing. The BMW M2 Cup events are compact and take place
over two days. Practice, qualifying, and races are held exclusively on
Saturday and Sunday. The junior series will compete at a total of five
DTM events and will hold two races lasting 25 minutes each weekend.
The season starts from 24th to 26th May at the
Lausitzring (GER).

 

Comments on the DTM test:

 

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.”

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