P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Hybrid future unlikely for DTM, full EV and combustion competition possible
Under the previous ownership, the DTM had plans to introduce an electric championship alongside its GT3-based platform, but those plans were dropped after the sale of the series to the ADAC. However, the ADAC is now working on incorporating an electric element into the DTM due to increasing sponsor demand for sustainability. The ADAC is developing a new concept that would attract car manufacturers and allow for development. Unlike the previous DTM Electric concept, this new idea would include manufacturer cars. The ADAC believes there will be a point where combustion cars running on synthetic fuel can coexist with electric cars in the DTM, similar to the World Rallycross Championship’s plans for 2024. The ADAC aims to transition to synthetic fuels in the near future as a first step towards sustainability.
