The 2012 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters was the twenty-sixth season of premier German touring car championship and also thirteenth season under the moniker of Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters since the series' resumption in 2000. New regulations applied for the 2012 season (see below). BMW returned to the championship for the first time since 1994.[1] As of 2020, it was also the last time non-European driver to won the DTM title to date.
Long-time BMW factory drivers Augusto Farfus, Joey Hand, Andy Priaulx and Dirk Werner made their début in the series with BMW. Farfus and Priaulx are driving for Team RBM, Hand for Team RMG and Werner with Team Schnitzer.
The points system for the 2012 season was changed to reflect the system used by the FIA for world championships. The top ten drivers in each race are awarded points on a scale of 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1.[18]
Refuelling during the race was banned after 12 years due to safety concerns and also avoid cut costs.
TechnicalEdit
For the first time since 2003 season the DTM reintroduced the two-door coupé-style cars respectively but the two-door coupé-style cars shape were much different than 2000-2003 coupés as the new generational of Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters cars were based on 2-door coupé D-segmentcompact executive cars. The four-door D-segment mid-size sedan-style cars (introduced since 2004 but mandatory requirement since 2005) was permanently retired after the 2011 season. The engine configuration remained unchanged until 2018 despite the coupé-style cars' reintroduction.
The minimum weight of the cars has been increased from 1,050 kg (2,315 lb) to 1,100 kg (2,425 lb). From 2000-2003, the all DTM cars weight were 1,080 kg (2,381 lb). From 2004-2006, all DTM cars weight were 1,030 kg (2,271 lb). From 2007-2011, the all DTM cars weight were 1,050 kg (2,315 lb).
The rear wing of all DTM cars has been changed to the single-element plane wing instead of a dual-element plane wing to create downforce.
The fuel tank capacity of all DTM cars were increased to 120 litres (32 US gallons) instead of usual 65–70 litres (17–18 US gallons) due to refuelling ban rules.
The seat of all DTM cars was integrated into the carbon fibre monocoque that is connected to a roll cage of high-strength steel due to safety concerns.
The year-old aging DTM cars were banned due to previous year cars were 4-door saloon model types.
As a result of the transition from the outgoing four-door sedan-style cars to two-door coupé-style cars, the tyre sizes of Hankook Ventus DTM tyres were also altered from 260/660-R18 (10.2/25.9-R18) on fronts and 280/660-R18 (11.0/25.9-R18) on rears to 300/680-R18 (11.8/26.8-R18) on fronts and 320/700-R18 (12.6/27.9-R18) on rears in order to improve more mechanical grip and handling while cornering to suit the driving style.[19]
‡ — No points are awarded for the non-championship Munich Olympiastadion event.
ReferencesEdit
^"DTM 2012 – a third force joins the party". Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. ITR e.V. 25 October 2011. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
^"2012 DTM schedule – the start of a new era". Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. ITR e.V. 11 November 2011. Archived from the original on 21 January 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
^ abcO'Leary, Jamie (3 February 2012). "Martin Tomczyk placed with new squad Team RMG as BMW reveals DTM pairings". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
^"BMW signs Martin Tomczyk as works driver". Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. ITR e.V. 23 November 2011. Archived from the original on 4 September 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
^. Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. ITR e.V. 15 December 2011. Archived from the original on 13 June 2012. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
^. Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. ITR e.V. 26 October 2011. Archived from the original on 30 November 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
^ [Werner newest member of BMW]. AUTOhebdo (in French). Groupe Hommell. 13 January 2012. Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
^ ab"Launch of the BMW M3 DTM Concept Car". Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. ITR e.V. 15 July 2011. Archived from the original on 6 December 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
^ abcdefghijkMeissner, Johan (24 February 2012). . TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. Archived from the original on 4 June 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
^. Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. ITR e.V. 14 March 2012. Archived from the original on 3 April 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
^Freeman, Glenn (16 March 2012). "Jamie Green retains Mercedes DTM seat for 2012". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 16 March 2012.
^"Fifth DTM season for Ralf Schumacher in 2012". Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. ITR e.V. 20 October 2011. Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
^"Paffett extends Mercedes DTM contract". GPUpdate.net. GPUpdate. 15 June 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
^ abcO'Leary, Jamie (2 April 2012). "Robert Wickens and Roberto Merhi join Mercedes for DTM assault". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. from the original on 4 April 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
^ abO'Leary, Jamie (29 February 2012). "David Coulthard will race in the DTM for a third straight year with Mercedes". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 29 February 2012.
^O'Leary, Jamie (9 March 2012). "Susie Wolff to remain with Persson Mercedes squad in DTM". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
^Freeman, Glenn (8 March 2012). "Renger van der Zande left without DTM seat for 2012 season". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
^"Hankook unveils preview into the new season". hankooktire.com. Hankook Tires. 5 September 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2011.
External linksEdit
The official website of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (English)
October 21, 2023
2012, deutsche, tourenwagen, masters, drivers, champion, bruno, spenglerteams, champion, schnitzer, motorsportmanufacturers, championship, previous, 2011, next, 2013support, series, formula, euro, series, twenty, sixth, season, premier, german, touring, champi. 2012 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters Drivers Champion Bruno SpenglerTeams Champion Schnitzer MotorsportManufacturers Championship BMW Previous 2011 Next 2013Support series Formula 3 Euro Series The 2012 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters was the twenty sixth season of premier German touring car championship and also thirteenth season under the moniker of Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters since the series resumption in 2000 New regulations applied for the 2012 season see below BMW returned to the championship for the first time since 1994 1 As of 2020 it was also the last time non European driver to won the DTM title to date Bruno Spengler left won his first Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters Drivers Championship while Gary Paffett right finished second in the championship It was a triumphant return for BMW after returning from 18 years absence and a dismal year for Mercedes Benz AMG only rescued by early three official victories courtesy of Gary Paffett in Hockenheimring and Brands Hatch twice and Jamie Green in Norisring only with an exception of Ralf Schumacher and Jamie Green in Showevent Olympiastadion Munchen relay races respectively because of exhibition event Contents 1 Calendar 2 Teams and drivers 2 1 Driver changes 3 Rule changes 3 1 Sporting 3 2 Technical 4 Results and standings 4 1 Results summary 4 2 Championship standings 4 3 Drivers championship 4 4 Teams championship 4 5 Manufacturers championship 5 References 6 External linksCalendar EditAn eleven round calendar was announced on 11 November including the non championship event in Munich 2 Round Circuit Date Maps1 nbsp Hockenheimring 29 April nbsp nbsp Hockenheim nbsp Lausitz nbsp Nuremberg nbsp Munich nbsp Nurburg nbsp Oschersleben nbsp nbsp Brands Hatch nbsp nbsp Spielberg nbsp nbsp Zandvoort nbsp nbsp Valencia2 nbsp Lausitzring 6 May3 nbsp Brands Hatch 20 May4 nbsp Red Bull Ring 3 June5 nbsp Norisring 1 JulyNC nbsp Olympiastadion Munchen 14 15 July6 nbsp Nurburgring 19 August7 nbsp Circuit Park Zandvoort 26 August8 nbsp Motorsport Arena Oschersleben 16 September9 nbsp Circuit Ricardo Tormo 30 September10 nbsp Hockenheimring 21 OctoberTeams and drivers EditThe following manufacturers teams and drivers competed in the 2012 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters All teams competed with tyres supplied by Hankook Make Car Team No Drivers RoundsBMW BMW M3 DTM nbsp BMW Team RMG 3 1 nbsp Martin Tomczyk 4 All2 nbsp Joey Hand 5 All nbsp BMW Team Schnitzer 3 7 nbsp Bruno Spengler 6 All8 nbsp Dirk Werner 7 All nbsp BMW Team RBM 3 15 nbsp Andy Priaulx 8 All16 nbsp Augusto Farfus 8 AllAudi Audi A5 DTM nbsp Abt Sportsline 9 3 nbsp Mattias Ekstrom 9 All4 nbsp Timo Scheider 9 All nbsp Phoenix Racing 9 9 nbsp Mike Rockenfeller 9 All10 nbsp Miguel Molina 9 All nbsp Audi Sport Team Abt 9 17 nbsp Rahel Frey 9 All18 nbsp Adrien Tambay 10 All nbsp Team Rosberg 9 21 nbsp Edoardo Mortara 9 All22 nbsp Filipe Albuquerque 9 AllMercedes Benz DTM AMG Mercedes C Coupe nbsp Mercedes AMG 5 nbsp Jamie Green 11 All6 nbsp Ralf Schumacher 12 All nbsp HWA Team 11 nbsp Gary Paffett 13 All12 nbsp Christian Vietoris 14 All nbsp Mucke Motorsport 15 19 nbsp David Coulthard 15 All20 nbsp Robert Wickens 14 All nbsp Persson Motorsport 23 nbsp Roberto Merhi 14 All24 nbsp Susie Wolff 16 AllDriver changes Edit Changed Teams2011 champion Martin Tomczyk left Team Phoenix and Audi to join Team RMG one of the three teams running BMW machinery 2011 runner up Bruno Spengler left Mercedes HWA Team and also joined BMW with Team Schnitzer Rahel Frey left Team Phoenix to join Abt Sportsline with Mike Rockenfeller and Miguel Molina moving over from Abt to fill the seats at Team Phoenix Christian Vietoris switched from Persson Motorsport to HWA Team Entering DTMLong time BMW factory drivers Augusto Farfus Joey Hand Andy Priaulx and Dirk Werner made their debut in the series with BMW Farfus and Priaulx are driving for Team RBM Hand for Team RMG and Werner with Team Schnitzer Formula 3 Euro Series champion Roberto Merhi and Formula Renault 3 5 Series champion Robert Wickens joined Mercedes teams Persson Motorsport and Mucke Motorsport respectively After competing in Auto GP French driver Adrien Tambay joined Abt Sportsline for his debut in the series Leaving DTMMaro Engel left the series Oliver Jarvis was promoted to the Audi LMP1 sportscar squad and the FIA GT1 World Championship with Team WRT and was replaced by Adrien Tambay Renger van der Zande left the DTM series 17 Rule changes EditSporting Edit The points system for the 2012 season was changed to reflect the system used by the FIA for world championships The top ten drivers in each race are awarded points on a scale of 25 18 15 12 10 8 6 4 2 and 1 18 Refuelling during the race was banned after 12 years due to safety concerns and also avoid cut costs Technical Edit For the first time since 2003 season the DTM reintroduced the two door coupe style cars respectively but the two door coupe style cars shape were much different than 2000 2003 coupes as the new generational of Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters cars were based on 2 door coupe D segment compact executive cars The four door D segment mid size sedan style cars introduced since 2004 but mandatory requirement since 2005 was permanently retired after the 2011 season The engine configuration remained unchanged until 2018 despite the coupe style cars reintroduction After 12 years the sequential manual gearbox shifters were replaced by newly mandatory sequential semi automatic paddle shifters respectively for all DTM cars to make easier shifting rather than manual shifters The minimum weight of the cars has been increased from 1 050 kg 2 315 lb to 1 100 kg 2 425 lb From 2000 2003 the all DTM cars weight were 1 080 kg 2 381 lb From 2004 2006 all DTM cars weight were 1 030 kg 2 271 lb From 2007 2011 the all DTM cars weight were 1 050 kg 2 315 lb The rear wing of all DTM cars has been changed to the single element plane wing instead of a dual element plane wing to create downforce The fuel tank capacity of all DTM cars were increased to 120 litres 32 US gallons instead of usual 65 70 litres 17 18 US gallons due to refuelling ban rules The seat of all DTM cars was integrated into the carbon fibre monocoque that is connected to a roll cage of high strength steel due to safety concerns The year old aging DTM cars were banned due to previous year cars were 4 door saloon model types As a result of the transition from the outgoing four door sedan style cars to two door coupe style cars the tyre sizes of Hankook Ventus DTM tyres were also altered from 260 660 R18 10 2 25 9 R18 on fronts and 280 660 R18 11 0 25 9 R18 on rears to 300 680 R18 11 8 26 8 R18 on fronts and 320 700 R18 12 6 27 9 R18 on rears in order to improve more mechanical grip and handling while cornering to suit the driving style 19 Results and standings EditResults summary Edit Round Circuit Date Pole position Fastest lap Winning driver Winning team Winning manufacturer1 nbsp Hockenheimring 29 April nbsp Mattias Ekstrom nbsp Jamie Green nbsp Gary Paffett HWA Team Mercedes Benz2 nbsp Lausitzring 6 May nbsp Bruno Spengler nbsp Jamie Green nbsp Bruno Spengler BMW Team Schnitzer BMW3 nbsp Brands Hatch Kent 20 May nbsp Gary Paffett nbsp Martin Tomczyk nbsp Gary Paffett HWA Team Mercedes Benz4 nbsp Red Bull Ring Spielberg 3 June nbsp Edoardo Mortara nbsp Timo Scheider nbsp Edoardo Mortara Team Rosberg Audi5 nbsp Norisring Nuremberg 1 July nbsp Gary Paffett nbsp Jamie Green nbsp Jamie Green Mercedes AMG Mercedes BenzNC nbsp Showevent Olympiastadion Munchen 14 July Relay races nbsp Jamie Green nbsp Ralf Schumacher Mercedes AMG Mercedes Benz15 July Knockout races nbsp Mattias Ekstrom Abt Sportsline Audi6 nbsp Nurburgring 19 August nbsp Bruno Spengler nbsp Bruno Spengler nbsp Bruno Spengler BMW Team Schnitzer BMW7 nbsp Circuit Park Zandvoort 26 August nbsp Timo Scheider nbsp Gary Paffett nbsp Edoardo Mortara Team Rosberg Audi8 nbsp Motorsport Arena Oschersleben 16 September nbsp Bruno Spengler nbsp Roberto Merhi nbsp Bruno Spengler BMW Team Schnitzer BMW9 nbsp Circuit Ricardo Tormo Valencia 30 September nbsp Augusto Farfus nbsp Bruno Spengler nbsp Augusto Farfus BMW Team RBM BMW10 nbsp Hockenheimring 21 October nbsp Augusto Farfus nbsp Gary Paffett nbsp Bruno Spengler BMW Team Schnitzer BMWChampionship standings Edit Scoring systemPoints are awarded to the top ten classified finishers as follows Position 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Points 25 18 15 12 10 8 6 4 2 1Drivers championship Edit Pos Driver HOC nbsp LAU nbsp BRH nbsp RBR nbsp NOR nbsp OLY nbsp NUR nbsp ZAN nbsp OSC nbsp VAL nbsp HOC nbsp Points1 nbsp Bruno Spengler Ret 1 2 Ret 3 5 3 1 6 1 6 1 1492 nbsp Gary Paffett 1 2 1 3 4 3 3 6 7 2 Ret 2 1453 nbsp Jamie Green 2 4 8 5 1 1 2 4 4 3 10 4 1214 nbsp Mike Rockenfeller 5 13 3 7 6 DNQ 5 5 2 6 5 Ret 855 nbsp Edoardo Mortara 11 8 9 1 Ret DNQ 9 2 1 Ret 16 6 826 nbsp Mattias Ekstrom 3 5 5 4 Ret 5 1 11 3 8 3 Ret 817 nbsp Augusto Farfus 15 3 11 10 Ret 5 5 10 9 5 1 3 698 nbsp Martin Tomczyk Ret 7 4 2 2 DNQ 5 3 Ret Ret Ret 14 699 nbsp Dirk Werner 17 19 16 Ret 10 4 17 12 8 4 9 5 2910 nbsp Adrien Tambay Ret 18 12 Ret 15 2 9 Ret 5 16 2 Ret 2811 nbsp Filipe Albuquerque 10 9 10 8 11 DNQ 9 8 15 9 4 11 2612 nbsp Christian Vietoris 4 11 6 Ret 8 3 9 16 Ret 12 12 10 2513 nbsp Andy Priaulx 6 17 Ret Ret 7 DNQ 17 19 13 Ret 8 7 2414 nbsp Timo Scheider Ret 6 Ret 6 16 2 17 9 Ret 10 Ret 12 1915 nbsp David Coulthard 8 12 15 Ret 5 DNQ 5 20 Ret Ret 11 Ret 1416 nbsp Robert Wickens 14 22 14 13 9 DNQ 9 7 Ret 7 Ret Ret 1417 nbsp Ralf Schumacher 7 10 19 11 Ret 1 17 13 10 13 14 9 1018 nbsp Miguel Molina 9 15 7 Ret 12 5 9 15 Ret 15 Ret Ret 819 nbsp Rahel Frey 16 20 18 15 17 DNQ 9 14 Ret Ret 7 16 620 nbsp Joey Hand 13 14 13 9 14 4 9 18 14 11 15 8 621 nbsp Roberto Merhi 18 16 17 12 13 DNQ 17 Ret 11 14 Ret 15 022 nbsp Susie Wolff 12 21 20 14 Ret DNQ 17 17 12 Ret 13 13 0Pos Driver HOC nbsp LAU nbsp BRH nbsp RBR nbsp NOR nbsp OLY nbsp NUR nbsp ZAN nbsp OSC nbsp VAL nbsp HOC nbsp Points Colour ResultGold WinnerSilver Second placeBronze Third placeGreen Points finishBlue Non points finishNon classified finish NC Purple Retired Ret Red Did not qualify DNQ Did not pre qualify DNPQ Black Disqualified DSQ White Did not start DNS Withdrew WD Race cancelled C Blank Did not practice DNP Did not arrive DNA Excluded EX Bold PoleItalics Fastest LapNotes Driver retired but was classified as they completed 90 of the winner s race distance No points are awarded for the non championship Munich Olympiastadion event Teams championship Edit Pos Team No HOC nbsp LAU nbsp BRH nbsp RBR nbsp NOR nbsp OLY nbsp NUR nbsp ZAN nbsp OSC nbsp VAL nbsp HOC nbsp Points1 BMW Team Schnitzer 7 Ret 1 2 Ret 3 5 3 1 6 1 6 1 1788 17 19 16 Ret 10 4 17 12 8 4 9 52 HWA Team 11 1 2 1 3 4 3 3 6 7 2 Ret 2 17012 4 11 6 Ret 8 3 9 16 Ret 12 12 103 Mercedes AMG 5 2 4 8 5 1 1 2 4 4 3 10 4 1316 7 10 19 11 Ret 1 17 13 10 13 14 94 Team Rosberg 21 11 8 9 1 Ret DNQ 9 2 1 Ret 16 6 10822 10 9 10 8 11 DNQ 9 8 15 9 4 115 Abt Sportsline 3 3 5 5 4 Ret 5 1 11 3 8 3 Ret 1004 Ret 6 Ret 6 16 2 17 9 Ret 10 Ret Ret6 BMW Team RBM 15 6 17 Ret Ret 7 DNQ 17 19 13 Ret 8 7 9316 15 3 11 10 Ret 5 5 10 9 5 1 37 Phoenix Racing 9 5 13 3 7 6 DNQ 5 5 2 6 5 Ret 9310 9 15 7 Ret 12 5 9 15 Ret 15 Ret Ret8 BMW Team RMG 1 Ret 7 4 2 2 DNQ 5 3 Ret Ret Ret 14 752 13 14 13 9 14 4 9 18 14 11 15 89 Audi Sport Team Abt 17 16 20 18 15 17 DNQ 9 14 Ret Ret 7 16 3418 Ret 18 12 Ret 15 2 9 Ret 5 16 2 Ret10 Mucke Motorsport 19 8 12 15 Ret 5 DNQ 5 20 Ret Ret 11 Ret 2820 14 22 14 13 9 DNQ 9 7 Ret 7 Ret Ret11 Persson Motorsport 23 18 16 17 12 13 DNQ 17 Ret 11 14 Ret 15 024 12 21 20 14 Ret DNQ 17 17 12 Ret 13 13Pos Team No HOC nbsp LAU nbsp BRH nbsp RBR nbsp NOR nbsp OLY nbsp NUR nbsp ZAN nbsp OSC nbsp VAL nbsp HOC nbsp Points Colour ResultGold WinnerSilver Second placeBronze Third placeGreen Points finishBlue Non points finishNon classified finish NC Purple Retired Ret Red Did not qualify DNQ Did not pre qualify DNPQ Black Disqualified DSQ White Did not start DNS Withdrew WD Race cancelled C Blank Did not practice DNP Did not arrive DNA Excluded EX Bold PoleItalics Fastest LapNotes Driver retired but was classified as they completed 90 of the winner s race distance No points are awarded for the non championship Munich Olympiastadion event Manufacturers championship Edit Pos Manufacturer HOC nbsp LAU nbsp BRH nbsp RBR nbsp NOR nbsp OLY nbsp NUR nbsp ZAN nbsp OSC nbsp VAL nbsp HOC nbsp Points1 BMW 8 46 30 21 40 0 0 41 14 47 39 60 3462 Audi 28 24 34 55 8 0 0 34 68 15 61 8 3353 Mercedes Benz 65 31 37 25 53 0 0 26 19 39 1 33 329Pos Manufacturer HOC nbsp LAU nbsp BRH nbsp RBR nbsp NOR nbsp OLY nbsp NUR nbsp ZAN nbsp OSC nbsp VAL nbsp HOC nbsp PointsNotes No points are awarded for the non championship Munich Olympiastadion event References Edit DTM 2012 a third force joins the party Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters ITR e V 25 October 2011 Archived from the original on 29 July 2012 Retrieved 27 November 2011 2012 DTM schedule the start of a new era Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters ITR e V 11 November 2011 Archived from the original on 21 January 2013 Retrieved 27 November 2011 a b c O Leary Jamie 3 February 2012 Martin Tomczyk placed with new squad Team RMG as BMW reveals DTM pairings Autosport Haymarket Publications Retrieved 3 February 2012 BMW signs Martin Tomczyk as works driver Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters ITR e V 23 November 2011 Archived from the original on 4 September 2012 Retrieved 27 November 2011 ALMS Champion Joey Hand switches to BMW s DTM project Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters ITR e V 15 December 2011 Archived from the original on 13 June 2012 Retrieved 15 December 2011 Bruno Spengler to drive for BMW in the DTM from 2012 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters ITR e V 26 October 2011 Archived from the original on 30 November 2011 Retrieved 27 November 2011 Werner derniere recrue de BMW Werner newest member of BMW AUTOhebdo in French Groupe Hommell 13 January 2012 Archived from the original on 7 February 2012 Retrieved 13 January 2012 a b Launch of the BMW M3 DTM Concept Car Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters ITR e V 15 July 2011 Archived from the original on 6 December 2012 Retrieved 27 November 2011 a b c d e f g h i j k Meissner Johan 24 February 2012 Audi reveals 2012 DTM drivers line up TouringCarTimes Mediaempire Stockholm AB Archived from the original on 4 June 2012 Retrieved 24 February 2012 Audi gives young talent opportunity in DTM Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters ITR e V 14 March 2012 Archived from the original on 3 April 2012 Retrieved 14 March 2012 Freeman Glenn 16 March 2012 Jamie Green retains Mercedes DTM seat for 2012 Autosport Haymarket Publications Retrieved 16 March 2012 Fifth DTM season for Ralf Schumacher in 2012 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters ITR e V 20 October 2011 Archived from the original on 28 July 2012 Retrieved 27 November 2011 Paffett extends Mercedes DTM contract GPUpdate net GPUpdate 15 June 2011 Retrieved 27 November 2011 a b c O Leary Jamie 2 April 2012 Robert Wickens and Roberto Merhi join Mercedes for DTM assault Autosport Haymarket Publications Archived from the original on 4 April 2012 Retrieved 2 April 2012 a b O Leary Jamie 29 February 2012 David Coulthard will race in the DTM for a third straight year with Mercedes Autosport Haymarket Publications Retrieved 29 February 2012 O Leary Jamie 9 March 2012 Susie Wolff to remain with Persson Mercedes squad in DTM Autosport Haymarket Publications Retrieved 9 March 2012 Freeman Glenn 8 March 2012 Renger van der Zande left without DTM seat for 2012 season Autosport Haymarket Publications Retrieved 8 March 2012 Sporting regulation 2012 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters ITR e V Retrieved 23 April 2012 permanent dead link Hankook unveils preview into the new season hankooktire com Hankook Tires 5 September 2011 Retrieved 5 September 2011 External links EditThe official website of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters English Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 2012 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters amp oldid 1161734120, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
