Maximilian Götz with WINWARD Racing for the 2022 season

Mercedes places its pawns on the chessboard for the 2022 season of DTM. The German brand has thus announced that the outgoing champion Maximilian Götz will evolve with his number 1 alongside the Austrian Lucas Auer in the German-Texan team WINWARD Racing. “I had great success with the HTP Motorsport team. Now returning to WINWARD Racing with starting number 1 is an emotional affair and a real privilege for me, says the 36-year-old driver from Uffenheim. Securing the DTM title was incredibly difficult, but without a doubt, successfully defending it will be even more difficult. With Lucas Auer I have an extremely strong teammate, we will push each other. »

The German manufacturer also announced the comeback of Maro Engel. His second to be exact. His second even, since the 35-year-old driver had already returned in 2017 after his first years in the championship between 2008 and 2011. The Munich native will ride for GruppeM Racing, and he will be accompanied by a 29-year-old rookie: Mikaël Grenier. The Canadian joins the German championship after his Pro-Am title acquired at the Intercontinental GT Challenge during the 9 Hours of Kyalami.

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