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Former Mercedes motorsport boss calls for ban on DTM testing
Norbert Haug, who has a long involvement in the DTM, believes that the series is too expensive and that there is too much in-season testing. He suggests abolishing testing altogether, except for simulator testing. Haug compares the DTM to Formula 1, which doesn’t test at all, and believes that eliminating testing would lead to better and more exciting races. The DTM currently allows teams to hold 10 private test days per season, which can be costly. Haug estimates that a top team could spend around 400,000 euros on testing alone. He suggests revamping the weekend format and shortening the length of a DTM meeting, which would help reduce costs for teams.
Source: motorsport
