Arjun Maini in the cockpit of the #36 Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed will be the first Indian driver in DTM history
The first races of the 2021 DTM next weekend (18 – 20 June) at Autodromo Nazionale di Monza mark a resumption of a significant chapter in the history of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport. Its 11 drivers’, 14 team and seven constructors’ titles make the Affalterbach-based performance and sports car brand by far the most successful manufacturer in the series. A strong driver and team line-up is set to build on these successes in the races which are to be held in accordance with the FIA GT3 regulations for the first time. Mercedes-AMG Motorsport will be fielding seven cars – more than any other brand. The five Mercedes-AMG teams GetSpeed Performance, GruppeM Racing, Haupt Racing Team, Mücke Motorsport and WINWARD Racing have recruited a top-class line-up in the shape of Maximilian Götz and Vincent Abril (#4 and #5 Mercedes-AMG Team HRT), Daniel Juncadella (#8 Mercedes-AMG Team GruppeM Racing) and Lucas Auer and Philip Ellis (#22 and #57, Mercedes-AMG Team WINWARD), all of whom are highly experienced GT contestants.
Arjun Maini in the cockpit of the #36 Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed will be the first Indian driver in DTM history. Two-time DTM champion Gary Paffett will make his comeback to the series in the #18 car of Mercedes-AMG Team Mücke Motorsport. Due to a clash of engagements, Paffett will be replaced by Maximilian Buhk for the first two weekends of the season. The two opening rounds (Saturday and Sunday) on the Italian high-speed circuit will both start at 13:30 CEST.