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DTM: Farfus and Tomczyk to take on Brands Hatch and Nürburgring the same day

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Khatir Soltani
Augusto Farfus and Martin Tomczyk will race both the DTM race in Brands Hatch, before heading to Germany for the Nürburgring 24 Hours on May 19th.

Both BMW drivers, who will take on the DTM championship this season, will run the free practice session, the qualifying and the race in Brands Hatch, second round of the DTM calendar, and will head to the Nürburgring immediatly after the race to take part to the famous 24 Hours race where they will drive a BMW Z4.

DTM BMW Martin Tomczyk Augusto Farfus
Martin Tomczyk leading Augusto Farfus. (Photo: BMW Motorpsort)

That will be possible as the Nürburgring 24 Hours will be presented on Sunday and Monday this year. Farfus and Tomczyk will miss the practice sessions and qualifying in Germany, but will be allowed to enter the race considering their VLN championship experience this season.

GT BMW Z4 GT3
BMW Z4 GT3. (Photo: BMW Motorsport)



Khatir Soltani
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