P1racenews AI automatic summary:
DTM "seriously thinking" about restricting testing in 2024
The DTM has been reluctant to impose restrictions on testing in the past, due to the widespread use of GT3 cars and the difficulty of monitoring testing outside of race weekends. However, top DTM teams have taken advantage of this freedom and conducted tests at every track on the calendar, except for the Norisring which is only available once a year. To cut down on unnecessary spending, the ADAC is considering proposing testing limitations to teams and manufacturers by the end of January. The ADAC boss, Thomas Voss, suggested that testing could be restricted before the start of the 2024 DTM season in April. The ADAC is looking to SRO’s GT World Challenge Europe, which already has a test ban on tracks that are on the calendar, as an example of how testing restrictions can be enforced. It is important for the ADAC to work with teams and manufacturers to develop any testing regulations. They have three options on the table for testing restrictions, but they must also consider the GT Masters, which features several teams that compete in both championships. GT Masters is more focused on amateur and upcoming drivers, who need the freedom to test their cars outside of race weekends. Although DTM drivers may not be able to directly participate in GT Masters tests, teams could still gain valuable knowledge to use in the DTM.
