Lucas Auer returns to DTM with BMW

Passed through the fold Mercedes en car, riding a DTM and in GT before trying his luck in Super Formula, lucas auer will return to the German Tourism Championship for its main program in 2020.

But the Austrian will be BMW Motorsport's flagship recruit for the next campaign, Mercedes not being involved since the end of 2018. “During my career I have been in contact with BMW Motorsport on several occasions, but everything aligned well this time, comments Auer.

I count the days until I get in the car for the first time. I took a big step forward personally last year in Japan. The key now will be to quickly adapt to the DTM again. However, I'm not worried about this. »

Auer will reunite with old rivals within BMW Motorsport, as the Munich brand renews its confidence in the double champion Marco Wittmann, Philipp Eng, Timo Glock and Sheldon van der Linde.

Joel Eriksson, however, will not be renewed, he who drives for Team AAI in Asian Le Mans Series. BMW Motorsport says the final driver to complete its line-up will be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Remember that the propeller firm had fielded the Pole Robert Kubica during the last Rookie Tests in Jerez in Spain last week.