The DTM has witnessed a major surge in entries for its second campaign under GT3 regulations, with 29 cars from six manufacturers and 15 teams competing in the championship this year – an almost 50% jump from last year’s 19-car grid.
Some of the biggest names on the 2022 grid include double title-winner Marco Wittmann (BMW), factory Porsche driver Laurens Vanthoor, Aston Martin man Nicki Thiim and Rast himself.
The Audi driver, who has returned to the DTM this year with Abt Sportsline after a season away racing in Formula E, believes consistency could play a big role in deciding the outcome of the championship as he feels the majority of the field has the potential to challenge for the title.
“I think we’ve got like maybe 20 or more drivers capable of winning the championship,” said the 35-year-old. “That depends a lot on lots of things. I think most of the drivers have the potential to win the championship.
“In the end it probably depends who is the least involved in…
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