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Three new manufacturers? How the 2024 DTM grid is shaping up
The German automobile club, ADAC, had initially planned to announce the entry list for the 2024 DTM season before Christmas but is still finalizing negotiations with interested parties. New manufacturers, McLaren, Aston Martin, and Honda, are in talks to join the championship, potentially increasing the number of brands represented to nine. McLaren is already in advanced discussions with former BMW team Project 1. Aston Martin is still pursuing its plans despite driver Nicki Thiim joining a rival team. A mysterious Honda project initially announced by Frizzi Arnold may now be operated under the name Euroteam Performance. The ADAC expects around 24-28 cars on the 2024 grid but currently, only 20 cars are registered, including two Red Bull-branded Audi cars, two Manthey EMA Porsche entries, two Lamborghinis by SSR Performance, and one Lamborghini by Grasser. There may be fewer entries from each manufacturer in 2024, with Audi withdrawing factory support in GT racing and even Mercedes registering only four cars so far. Landgraf, a new entry this year, is yet to submit an entry.
