Mercedes driver Gary Paffett has backed Formula 1 outcast Pascal Wehrlein for a strong return to DTM, adding he is a “more complete driver” heading into 2018.
McLaren-Mercedes confirms both Gary Paffett and Oliver Turvey for the post end-of-season FIA young driver test in Abu Dhabi, whilst Scuderia Toro Rosso will try out runaway British F3 Champion Jean-Eric Vergne
The pressure is firmly on Mercedes Benz duo Christijan Albers and Gary Paffett after the eighth round of the DTM saw Audi driver Mattias Ekstrom extend his lead at the top of the standings.
Mercedes-Benz driver Gary Paffett clinched the sixth round of the DTM today [Sunday] at the Nurburgring, with a start to finish victory, in front of a sell-out crowd of over 100,000 spectators.
1. Gary Paffett HWA AMG-Mercedes C-Klasse 27mins 23.509secs 22 laps 2. Bernd Schneider HWA AMG-Mercedes C-Klasse +0.887secs 3. Mattias Ekstr?m Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline Audi A4 DTM +13.228secs
1. Gary Paffett HWA AMG-Mercedes C-Klasse 1hours 02mins 48.388secs 37 laps 2. Mattias Ekstr?m Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline Audi A4 DTM +1.160s 3. Christijan Albers HWA AMG-Mercedes C-Klasse +1.468s