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Hybrid future unlikely for DTM, full EV and combustion competition possible
Under the previous ownership, the DTM had plans for a new electric championship starting in 2024, but those plans were dropped after the sale of the DTM to the ADAC. However, the ADAC is now actively exploring the idea of incorporating an electrical element into the DTM due to the increasing difficulty of securing sponsorship for combustion engine race series. The ADAC has been in talks with manufacturers who have shown interest in an electric championship with development opportunities. They aim to develop a manufacturer-based series and car to attract car manufacturers. While hybrid cars are not a likely option for the DTM due to high costs and manufacturers’ focus on battery-electric vehicles, there may be a point where combustion cars running on synthetic fuel can race alongside electric cars, similar to the plans for the World Rallycross Championship in 2024. The ADAC is also working towards a transition to synthetic fuels as a first step towards sustainability in the DTM.