“In the DTM it's particularly important to have a good, fast and reliable car from the outset,” the Head of Audi Motorsport underlined. “This is what we've been working on intensively during the past few months.
“The last tests at Oschersleben were promising; now it's crucial to do a perfect job at the first few races. The pit crews have to do their best and we've got to deliver a strong team performance. In the DTM, more than ever, speed will be more important than strategy.”
“I'm happy that the DTM season is finally starting,” added Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline team director Hans-Jürgen Abt. “We're racers and waiting for the season-opener with baited breath.
“Let's face it, it's an altogether different thing to be testing in front of empty stands or racing before an enthusiastic crowd of spectators, as we always have at the DTM races at Hockenheim and Oschersleben. Our friends from Stuttgart will do everything within their power to snatch the title from us again, but we're well-prepared and ready to defend it. The fans can look forward to a great season-opener.”
![The 2008 Audi DTM driver line-up [pic credit: Audi Communication Motorsport]](http://pix.crash.net/thumbs/426594.jpg)
