P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes reduces DTM involvement to four cars in 2024
Mercedes has retained all three full pro drivers for the 2024 DTM season, including Lucas Auer, Maro Engel, and Luca Stolz, and added Arjun Maini to the lineup as a ‘Performance’ driver. David Schumacher and Jusuf Owega have been dropped from the team due to performance issues, but they are expected to compete in other championships for the brand. Landgraf team has exited the DTM series, leaving only HRT and Winward teams in Mercedes’ lineup. With four drivers and two teams, Mercedes’ presence in DTM is reduced compared to previous years as part of budget cuts. Despite the changes, Mercedes aims to improve its performance in the 2024 season with a strategic lineup.
