MARCH 23, 2007

Paffett goes back to DTM

Gary Paffett, 2005 DTM-Champion with the DaimlerChrysler Bank AMG-Mercedes C-Class, will return to the DTM this year after a year spent testing for the McLaren Mercedes F1 team. Paffett will drive a 2006 AMG-Mercedes C-Class for the Persson team.

Paffett will be up against four HWA Mercedes-Benz factory cars driven by multiple champion Bernd Schneider (42), double Formula 1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen (38), 2006 DTM runner-up Bruno Spengler (23) and Jamie Green (24), the 2004 Formula 3 Euro Series Champion.