There will be just one DTM round outside of German-speaking countries next year and the promoters of the Vila Real street race are pushing for that slot.
The DTM returned to Portugal for the first time since 2004 this year, with the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao opening the round of the season on April 30-May 1. While the event itself was a success, the race hardly drew any crowds despite the presence of WRC legend Sebastien Loeb, with drivers racing in front of near-empty stands at the ex-Formula 1 venue.
However, the touring car championship is unlikely to return to Vila Real next year, making GT3-based DTM an obvious candidate to take its slot. According to Motorsport-Total.com, the organisers of the race have been trying hard to get DTM to add a round at the Vila Real street circuit, which is known for its high-speed layout and incident-filled races.
The city of Nuremberg has proposed two alternative dates, June 23-25 and July 7-9. The DTM is likely to opt for the second of the two slots to avoid back-to-back weekends with a confirmed fixture in June.
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