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China and Hungary back on 2014 DTM calendar

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The 2014 DTM calendar has been released, featuring a return to China and Hungary.
“We are looking forward to returning to Hungary, 26 years after our first race at the Hungaroring,” said Hans Werner Aufrecht, Chairman of DTM rights holder and promoter ITR e.V.

The DTM last raced in Hungary in 1988, with both races being won by Jonny Cecotto in a Mercedes 190E.
“The Formula one circuit meets the highest standards and Eastern Europe also has got a lot of DTM enthusiasm. In addition, our three manufacturers, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, have got plants not far from the circuit,” said Aufrecht.

The number of races, ten, remain the same as this year, with the season starting and ending at Hockenheim. China is back, as announced earlier this year, for the first time since 2010. The race will be held at either Shanghai or Guangdong.
“The Chinese car market is one of the fastest growing markets of the world and therefore, it has got major significance for our manufacturers. Furthermore, we can feel the extraordinary commitment and the passion of our Chinese partners for this project and therefore, we feel well cared for, there,” said Aufrecht.

Gone from the calendar are the races in the United Kingdom and The Netherlands, Brands Hatch and Zandvoort.
“We witnessed great races at these circuits and have to say thank you for the good cooperation. In 2014, however, we want turn towards other interesting markets,” said Aufrecht.

2014 DTM Calendar*

04/05 Hockenheim
18/05 Oschersleben
01/06 Hungaroring**
29/06 Norisring
13/07 Moscow Raceway
03/08 Red Bull Ring
10/08 Nürburgring***
14/09 Lausitzring**
28/09 China TBA
19/10 Hockenheim

* Subject to approval by FIA
** Subject to promoter agreements
*** Date to be confirmed