DTM – Green: “The start of a new chapter”

He is the transfer of the year in DTM. Jamie Green, who defended the colors of Mercedes since his arrival in the discipline in 2005, left the star firm to join Audi. This is a luxury reinforcement for the brand with the rings, especially since the 30-year-old Briton finished third last year. “For me, the Hockenheim race is not only a big challenge, He says. It is also the beginning of a new chapter in my life. A red and silver combination, a car in the colors of Red Bull and lots of rings… Everything has been very exciting since my transfer to Audi. And the first race will obviously be the high point. I'm really looking forward to it and really excited to see where we stand. »

But by changing mount and environment, the champion F3 Euro Series 2004 won't he need a little period of adaptation before being able to play at the forefront? No, if we are to believe Hans-Jürgen Abt, who was entrusted with the new British recruit. “Our new addition immediately integrated well, while bringing new life to our troops” explains the director of the Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline, .

So much the better, because Audi will really need it in its attempt to forget a 2012 season that can be described as disappointing. Jamie Green will therefore focus on it this weekend, on a Hockenheim track where he has been on the podium seven times and where he has won two victories.

Find in your AUTOhebdo magazine n°1907, available here in digital version now and on newsstands tomorrow, the presentation of the 2013 DTM, including explanations of the new features introduced (DRS, tires, etc.)