Oliver Jarvis among the favorites

Oliver Jarvis directly benefits from Tom Kristensen's decision to retire from DTM, replacing the Dane within Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline. Unlike the two previous seasons, where he had to make do with an Audi A4 that did not benefit from the latest developments, in 2010 the Briton will drive a latest specification car. A change that propels Oliver Jarvis, ninth in the DTM last year with two podiums in ten races, as one of the best-equipped drivers in the touring car championship.

« I am really happy that Audi Motorsport Director Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich gave me this opportunity, confesses Jarvis. I will give everything to do my best and ensure that the title goes to Audi at the end of the season. » But, before getting behind the wheel, the Briton is seriously preparing for the year. “ I work intensively on my physique. I'm not doing anything different from what I did in previous years but I'm taking advantage of living in Switzerland to ski and surf regularly. It?s very good for training, in addition to the pleasure it brings, while the fresh air is invigorating. »

However, the Briton is still thinking about his season at the wheel of an Audi A4 that he was able to test before Christmas. “ I could feel that there was more aerodynamic downforce than the model I was driving before. Lots of little things have been redesigned and, in the end, it shows in the lap time. » With the same equipment as drivers regularly at the front, such as Mattias Ekström, Timo Scheider and Martin Tomczyk, Oliver Jarvis should now fight for the podium more regularly. “ I can't wait for the start of the season to arrive. I know that competition from Mercedes and my teammates will be intense, but I want to take up the challenge. »