[3][4] Danish outfit First Choice Racing helped support the team during the 2003 season.
Uwe Alzen had planned to continue with HWA Team in 2003 but decided to withdraw just days before the opening round of the season.
Three time Japan Grand Touring car Championship winner Katsutomo Kaneishi joined the DTM with Persson Motorsport.
[7] Martin Tomczyk moved to the Abt Sportsline Junior Team alongside debutant Peter Terting who had won the Volkswagen Lupo Cup in 2002.
Reigning German Formula Three Champion Gary Paffett replaced Patrick Huisman from the third round onwards.