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Felix Rosenqvist confirmed to drive remainder of DTM season

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Felix Rosenqvist has been confirmed by Mercedes to continue for them in the remaining DTM races this season at Hungaroring and Hockenheim.

“Felix has shown a very strong performance in the last four races and even exceeded our expectations,” said Ulrich Fritz, Head of Mercedes-AMG DTM. “Therefore, we decided to also let him compete in the remaining DTM races this season. He has definitely earned it!”

The Swedish driver has impressed in his two first races, qualifying and finishing in the top ten.

“I’m pleased with today’s confirmation of my continued DTM race programme,” said Rosenqvist. “My first two weekends in the championship have been promising and I look forward to building on that in Budapest and Hockenheim. They are two tracks I enjoy, and I know from my past in F3 that the Hockenheim finale is a huge event. It will be particularly thrilling to be a part of that as a Mercedes-AMG DTM driver.”