Mercedes Confirms Ralf Schumacher for 2010 DTM

With his Formula One return failed, German racer Ralf Schumacher was today confirmed by Mercedes Benz for the upcoming season of DTM. He will therefore compete for a 3rd straight season in the German series, after initially making his debut with Mercedes' second team back in 2008.

“It's great fun to race in the DTM; one of the most important reasons for this is the perfect cooperation with Mercedes-Benz and the HWA team. Therefore, I look forward to a third year in this fantastic championship,” said the German driver, who was previously linked with a move back in Formula One back in February.

“At Mercedes-Benz and my team, I have the opportunity to practice motor racing at the best professional level. In 2010, the fans will experience a so far unique combination - my brother Michael in Formula 1 and me in the DTM, and both we will race for Mercedes-Benz – this will be an exciting motor sport season,” added Schumacher “junior”.

“We all look very much forward to Ralf being a member of our DTM driver line-up again in 2010 and that he will enter his third season together with us. Soon, Ralf became one of the favourites of the spectators of the series and I am sure that in 2010, after the necessary learning time - everybody needs in the DTM, he will further improve in sporting terms,” added Mercedes' motorsport director Norbert Haug.

Last year, when moving to a 2009-spec AMG Mercedes C-Klasse, Schumacher scored 9 points throughout the entire season, making the scoreboard in the Norisring, Nurburgring and Dijon races.