The DTM Series is open to allow independent Mercedes teams for 2019.
Gary Paffett will start his fifteenth season in the DTM this weekend at Hockenheim.
DTM headed to the streets of Budapest to promote the Hungaroring ahead of the opening race of the season at the Hockenheimring.
Mattias Ekström decided to leave the DTM Series in January to focus on other commitments but will be returning in a one-off to give the fans the farewell they deserve.
Champion René Rast no longer has a black car but will race in red instead.
Family commitments led to him choosing to compete in one championship for the 2018 season
DTM testing at Hockenheim was brought to a close today with reigning champion René Rast fastest on the day.
The DTM race winner completes the Mercedes squad in its farewell year to the touring car series.
The DTM champion will be on double duty on 10-13 May as he will also be competing in the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring.
The Canadian set the fastest lap of the test so far, with just one day remaining.
DTM veteran Gary Paffett led the way for Mercedes on day two of DTM testing at Hockenheim.
The second DTM Series test of 2018 got underway at Hockenheim with all 18 drivers present.
Due to a clash between the DTM and World Endurance Championship calendar drivers have to decide which series they will prioritise.
There will be no Red Bull livery cars in the DTM Series for the first time since 2001.
Misano weekend is set to feature the first night races in DTM history.
Tricky weather hampered running in Italy as the first test in preparation for the 2018 DTM Series got underway.
A look at the regulation changes for the DTM Series both technical and sporting.
