Classic Portuguese street circuit Vila Real could feature on the 2023 DTM calendar. 👇
The DTM returned to Portugal for the first time since 2004 this year, with the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao opening the season on April 30-May 1. While the event itself was a success, the race hardly drew any crowds despite the presence of WRC legend Sebastien Loeb, with drivers racing in front of near-empty stands at the ex-Formula 1 venue.
Known for its love for motorsport, the city of 52,000 inhabitants has been hosting car races since the 1930, with the WTCC/WTCR the most recent championship to grace its streets, from 2014 onwards. Grasser racing team boss Gottfried Grasser said he would welcome the Portuguese venue joining the DTM calendar in 2023."I think it would fit in well with the DTM. It's incredible what goes on at this race and how many people attend. Plus, it's definitely a track where a good driver stands out."The DTM has been hosting street races at the Norisring for decades, but the Nuremberg-based venue won’t occupy its usual slot on the first weekend of July next year.
Formula 1’s decision to bring forward the Belgian Grand Prix to the end of July has triggered a series of date switches, forcing the Spa 24 Hours to be moved to July 1-2. This has created a clash with the original Norisring date, something the DTM must avoid as several drivers compete in the Belgian endurance classic every year.
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