
THE BMW DTM
TEAMS AND DRIVERS.
THE BMW DTM
TEAMS AND DRIVERS.
SIX DRIVERS. FOUR CYLINDERS. ONE PASSION.
The 2019 DTM season promises nothing but thrills. BMW and the series as a whole are heading into a new era with the Class 1 regulations. The four-cylinder turbo engines provide even more power and generate yet more goosebumps with their unique sound. The introduction of the push-to-pass function also promises to deliver extra excitement and more overtaking manoeuvres. DTM fans can also look forward to seeing some new faces in 2019. Rookie Sheldon van der Linde will be sporting the BMW M Motorsport colours. The South African driver will be competing for BMW Team RBM alongside Joel Eriksson and Philipp Eng. BMW Team RMG will be represented in the races by three experienced drivers, all of whom have tasted success in the past: Marco Wittmann, Timo Glock and Bruno Spengler. Zolder and Assen are the two new circuits on the calendar. The very first DTM race took place at Zolder in 1984, while this is the first time that the ‘Cathedral of Speed’ at Assen has featured in the DTM.

JENS MARQUARDT.
BMW Motorsport Director.
Growing up in the Black Forest, Jens Marquardt discovered a passion for motorsport at an early age. After completing his studies in aerospace technology, he turned to engine development. He moved to Toyota Motorsport in 2000, becoming F1 Operations and Team Manager from 2008 and then General Manager Business Development, Operations & Production. In 2011, he replaced Mario Theissen as BMW Motorsport Director. His mission: the successful return of BMW Motorsport to the DTM. Bruno Spengler securing the drivers’ championship in the comeback year was a great achievement and a total of eight titles have made their way to Munich since BMW’s return.
TURBO PASSION AT ITS BEST.
BMW Team RMG and BMW Team RBM are ready for the 2019 DTM season. The annual group picture at start/finish of the Hockenheimring featured a special guest this year: the BMW 2002 turbo.

BMW TEAM RMG.
The successful team from Andernach.

After BMW Motorsport made the decision to return to the DTM, Stefan Reinhold and his new company applied to become one of the competing teams. In the spring of 2011, Reinhold Motorsport GmbH was awarded a place and preparations for competition then began in earnest. After working through a learning phase, the team soon tasted success. Two DTM drivers’ titles with Marco Wittmann, as well as one win and two second places in the DTM team standings are the impressive results recorded by the Reinhold’s team. In 2014, 2015 and 2016, the Andernach team was the most successful BMW Motorsport crew. Timo Glock, Bruno Spengler and Marco Wittmann will be bringing a host of experience with them when they race for RMG in 2019.
DRIVERS OF THE BMW TEAM RMG.

Bruno Spengler.

Timo Glock.

Marco Wittmann.

Bruno Spengler.
Place of birth: Schiltigheim, France
Date of birth: 23 August 1983
14 years of DTM experience, DTM vice champion 2006 and 2007,
DTM champion in his first season with BMW 2012. Second place
at the 24 Hours of Daytona 2015 and the 12 Hours of Sebring 2016.

Timo Glock.
Place of birth: Lindenfels, Germany
Date of birth: 18 March 1982
Five years of Formula 1 experience and numerous successes
in other racing series. GP2 Series champion 2007.

Marco Wittmann.
Place of birth: Fürth, Germany
Date of birth: 24 November 1989
Formula BMW vice world champion 2007, Formula 3 vice
champion 2010 and 2011, DTM ‘Rookie of the Year’ 2013,
youngest two-time DTM champion in history (2014 and 2016).

BMW DTM teams and drivers | BMW M Motorsport

BMW DTM teams and drivers | BMW M Motorsport

BMW DTM teams and drivers | BMW M Motorsport
BMW TEAM RBM.
Racing in the blood.

BMW has always played a prominent role in the Mampaey family. In the 1970s, Julien Mampaey operated the successful JUMA racing team – and claimed victory at the historic 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps three times with BMW cars. His son Bart was to set to better even those successes. In 1995, he founded BMW Team RBM. The letters RBM stand for Racing Bart Mampaey. In 2012, the Mechelen team appeared for BMW in the DTM for the first time – having already gained recognition for winning the European Touring Car Championship title in 2004 and triple world championship (WTCC) triumphs from 2005 to 2007. In Valencia, Augusto Farfus provided BMW Team RBM with a first win in the DTM debut season. Farfus improved again in 2013, finishing second in the drivers’ standings after three wins. In 2019, RBM will be fielding two hungry youngsters when rookie Sheldon van der Linde and Joel Eriksson line up on the grid. Alongside them will be Philipp Eng – two-time winner of the Spa 24 Hours.
DRIVERS OF THE BMW TEAM RBM.

Joel Eriksson.

Sheldon van der Linde.

Philipp Eng.

Joel Eriksson.
Place of birth: Tomelilla, Sweden
Date of birth: 28 June 1998
Formula 3 vice champion 2017, DTM debut with
BMW Motorsport and first victory in Misano 2018.

Sheldon van der Linde.
Place of birth: Johannesburg, South Africa
Date of birth: 13 May 1999
GTD winner at Petit Le Mans 2017, best junior and
vice champion in the ADAC GT Masters 2018,
third place at the 24 Hours of Spa 2018.

Philipp Eng.
Place of birth: Salzburg, Austria
Date of birth: 28 February 1990
Formula BMW world champion 2007, winner of the 24 Hours of Spa
2016 and 2018, DTM ‘Rookie of the Year’ 2018, winner of the
24 Hours of Daytona 2019.

BMW DTM teams and drivers | BMW M Motorsport

BMW DTM teams and drivers | BMW M Motorsport
