Double commitment for Mattias Ekström at Hockenheim

The Swedish driver will have a lot to do this weekend with the third round of the World RX of which he is well in the lead with two victories in the first two races. He will also have the task of starting his season in DTM with Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline after a disappointing 2016 season.

Mattias Ekstrom is looking forward to this double meeting: “ Last year's weekend was something incredible. Thinking about the full stands and the atmosphere at the circuit still gives me goosebumps."

Confident, he jokes about his even shorter timing this year between the World RX ceremony and the start of the second DTM race.

“Apparently the organizers felt like I had too much time after my victory last year. It's just theory for now. There is a long way to go before lifting a trophy in World RX.

The competition is even tougher this year as you really have to give everything with the team to claim victory. »

At his side, the French Loïc duval will make his debut in the German championship with Audi.