Martin Tomczyk leaves Audi for 2012

Newly crowned Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters champion Martin Tomczyk has announced that he is going to leave Audi for 2012.
“I won the Championship for Audi after eleven years together. The entire Audi Sport team and in particular Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich have always been behind me throughout the many years we spent together,” said Tomczyk.

Tomczyk joined Audi for 2001 as the youngest driver in the history of DTM. The 29-year-old has since then claimed seven race victories and one title.
“It goes without saying that we deeply regret that he decided, at this moment in time, to seek a new challenge after his most successful DTM season with Audi. I always enjoyed working together with Martin. He is a complete professional who I personally hold in high regard. I wish him all the best for the future,” said Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich.

Tomczyk has not yet announced his plans for 2012, but speculations are running high on that he could follow Bruno Spengler to BMW.

Audi has not yet revealed any other drivers than Mattias Ekström and Timo Scheider, who still are under contract, for 2012.