DTM – Mercedes drivers confident at Hockenheim

Following the rout of Mercedes Class C in Valencia, Bruno Spengler has a solid chance for the title since he is only three points behind leader Gary Paffett. The Briton, however, has often been at ease at Hockenheim, the scene of the season finale, since he won at the last appearance of the discipline at the start of the year. “In the past, Hockenheim has always been a favorable event for me. It is on this circuit where I have won the most victories in DTM and I have often been on the podium. Jamie (Green) and I secured the double at the start of the season and I hope to be able to fight for another victory in this final and secure the title. We had a difficult weekend in Valencia but I remain full of confidence heading into this final. I didn't imagine that we would be able to play in the Championship at the start of the season but our Mercedes C-Class AMGs proved to be extremely competitive. I don't feel any particular pressure arriving as leader because each race is equally important to me, whether it's the first or the last of the year. »

If Jamie Green failed behind his teammate during the opening event at the start of the season, the Mercedes driver took first place during the last final of the 2011 season contested on the same circuit. However, his delay of 18 points on first place will not allow him to aim for the title without hoping for a rout of his opponents, especially since BMW driver Bruno Spengler won last year in the race. opening when he was driving at Mercedes. “I still have a chance to win the Championship at Hockenheim », assures Jamie Green, last driver to fight for first place. “It's still possible to make up for my 18 points deficit with the new points system, but I will obviously have to wait to know the results of Gary (Paffett) and Bruno Spengler before looking at the Drivers' classification. I will do my best in qualifying to win the race like I did last year. The Hockenheim circuit should suit our Mercedes C-Class AMG better than the Valencia track. »