DTM
TOP-CLASS SPORT WITH GT RACING CARS
DTM
TOP-CLASS SPORT WITH GT RACING CARS
DTM
TOP-CLASS SPORT WITH GT RACING CARS
The DTM is Germany’s most popular racing series, with a history dating back to 1984. Since 2021, the DTM has been contested with the globally popular GT3 racing cars. The DNA of the DTM remains unchanged: it offers absolute top-class sport with top teams and professional racing drivers in tough sprint races including performance pit stops. As the organiser of the DTM, the ADAC focuses on proximity to the fans and the core market of Germany. Six of the eight events are held in Germany, with a further two in neighbouring countries. The topic of sustainability is also close to the ADAC’s heart – just like ABT Sportsline’s. In 2025, synthetic fuel is used in the DTM for the first time, which, according to the manufacturer, reduces CO2 emissions by at least 70 per cent compared to conventional fuels. The new tyres are FSC-certified. This means that natural rubber from responsibly managed forests is used in the production process.
Successes
ABT Sportsline is the most successful active DTM team. For 25 years, the team from Kempten has competed in the racing series with Audi brand vehicles. The story began in 2000 with the self-developed Abt-Audi TT-R, with which ABT sensationally won against the works teams from Mercedes-Benz and Opel in 2002. This was followed by a further four drivers’ titles, five team titles, 75 victories, 259 podiums, 92 pole positions and 85 fastest laps. In 2007, 2008 and 2009, ABT achieved the only title triple in the history of the DTM.
