Audi drivers await Hockenheim

Mercedes has surpassed Audi this year. Only Mattias Ekström managed to secure victory at the start of the season in Valencia. On a track where he feels confident, the double Champion DTM will be on the attack to try to obtain a second success. “ I have always felt comfortable at Hockenheim and that will be the case again this year », Warned the Swede. “ German spectators are waiting for this meeting as a final. »

A victory for Mattias Ekström for the last DTM performance in Germany would not displease Audi managers. “ I always loved being here », added the Audi driver. “ I will do everything to achieve victory. Even if a new corner has appeared and the Parabolica is shorter, there is no reason why we should not achieve a good result. »

His teammate Timo Scheider will also be in the starting blocks this weekend. Still looking for his first victory of the season, the German climbed onto the podium twice in a row before missing his weekend at Oschersleben. He wants to forget this fault and continue on his good momentum. “ We showed in qualifying and in the race at Oschersleben that we had good pace. But we saw this year what can happen to a racing driver. I hope things will work out in our favor at Hockenheim because we deserve a victory. »

The top two Audi drivers are currently fourth and fifth in the Championship. Unless there is a series of disasters for the Mercedes drivers, they will no longer be able to catch up at the top of the standings. But they can still hope to recover a third overall. Gary Paffett is one victory behind Mattias Ekström, the first Audi driver.