2014 Mercedes DTM driver squad confirmed

Mercedes-Benz is entering this year’s DTM with a team of seven AMG C-Coupés.

Among the drivers are two British former DTM champions, Gary Paffett and ex-Formula One contender Paul di Resta. Another F1 refugee is Vitaly Petrov, who will be making his series debut.

Mercedes-Benz DTM AMG C-Coupé 2014 #5 (Vietoris) Front Side

Returnee Christian Vietoris’ car now features a Mercedes-Benz Original-Teile livery, while the AMG C-Coupé of Pascal Wehrlein is being backed by the Gooix watch and jewellery brand for the first time.

Completing the line-up are Daniel Juncadella (a busy chap, because he’s also Sahara Force India-Mercedes’ test driver) and DTM race winner Robert Wickens.

Mercedes-Benz DTM AMG C-Coupé 2014 #25 (Wehrlein) Front Side

The first round of the 2014 DTM takes place at the Hockenheimring on the 4th of May.

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