DTM: Mercedes confirms Canadian Robert Wickens for 2013

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German car manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz confirmed Tuesday morning that it will run a AMG C-Coupe for Canadian, Robert Wickens in this year’s DTM championship.

STIHL, a producer of chainsaws, will sponsor Wickens’ car this season.

Photo: Mercedes-Benz

Canadian driver Robert Wickens is about to embark on his second season in the DTM.

In his debut year behind the wheel of a DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupé, Wickens achieved three Top 10 positions and finished 16th in the championship on 14 points.

Before making the move to the DTM, he acquired experience as a Formula 1 test driver with Marussia Virgin Racing and Lotus Renault GP. He also won the 2011 title of the Formula Renault 3.5 series, beating against drivers such as Jean-Eric Vergne and Daniel Ricciardo, today Formula 1 drivers.

The season starts May 5 at the Hockenheimring.