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BMW hopes for a good result in a very special track

BMW Motorsport hopes that the landmark results of the past will be a talisman, as the Bavarian manufacturer prepares for this weekend’s second round of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters at the Lausitzring.

The circuit, located 130 kilometres south of Berlin was the scene of BMW’s first victory after their return to the DTM in 2012, and also host to Marco Wittmann’s title confirmation last year. The reigning champion can’t wait to be back in a circuit that is a challenge to the drivers: “Naturally I am looking forward to returning to the Lausitzring, after all I celebrated the biggest success of my career there in 2014. The track has a little bit of everything, like narrow corners, fast sections and long straights. I’m sure once again there will be plenty of action on offer for the fans.”

BMW had a difficult weekend at this year’s season opener in Hockeneheim, struggling to make the most of the tyres during the short qualifying sessions, hampering their progress during the races.

Jens Marquardt, Motorsport Director, hopes for better results, even though admitting it won’t be easy: “This track is particularly demanding. Our rivals delivered a strong performance in Hockenheim, so we are by no means expecting the races to be easy. Nevertheless we are confident we will be stronger at the Lausitzring than we were at the season opener. The new format with two rounds per weekend definitely lived up to our expectations in Hockenheim.”

Martin Tomczyk, who left Hockenheim as the BMW driver with most points, is aware that the team will need to find a way to be quick and overcome their opponents: “The Lausitzring is a track that we know well in principle. And we know that we can be fast there. But the challenge will be unlocking this potential when it matters. Our competition is strong. But we have also shown in the past that we can do well at the Lausitzring.”