Why is DTM that attractive for British racing drivers?
Gary Paffett: I think that DTM is extremely attractive for drivers from every country. It’s the most competitive and most prestigious touring-car series of the world. Apart from Formula One, there aren’t many other series offering you the chance of contesting races on such a high level. This season, the grid features more drivers from Great Britain than from other countries – and they all are quick. It seems that we have got a lot of competitive drivers in Great Britain, currently. Oliver Jarvis: DTM enjoys a high degree of esteem in the international media and this applies to Great Britain in particular. I have been following the series since my karting days. Therefore, getting the offer to race in DTM represents a massive pleasure for a British driver. What is it that makes DTM that attractive for the fans? Gary Paffett: As a Formula 1 spectator, all you get to see are the cars out there on the track. In DTM, however, the motor-racing enthusiasts can meet their idols in the paddock a
