P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mandatory stops, top 10 rule and driving time – all changes to DTM rules in 2024
The 2024 rulebook for the DTM has introduced a notable restriction on testing, along with other adjustments made by the ADAC. Teams requested and secured a 10-minute extension to the first practice session of each round, now totaling 55 minutes, while FP2 remains at 45 minutes, giving drivers a total of 100 minutes on Fridays. Despite efforts to reduce running costs, the extended practice time is necessary due to limited testing and the removal of Thursday tests this year. Changes in regulations aim to allow more experimentation during sessions and alleviate the burden on previous tests, as explained by DTM series manager Michael Rebhan. Additionally, tweaks to tyre change rules during safety car periods and pitstops, as well as adjustments to pitstop procedures for teams with three cars, have been implemented to ensure fairness and blend strategies in the competitive field of the DTM.
