2008 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters

[3] He was replaced at HWA Team by Paul di Resta who had driven for Persson Motorsport the previous season.

[5] After 11 years in Formula 1, Ralf Schumacher would make his DTM debut with Mücke Motorsport after leaving the Toyota F1 Team at the end of the previous season.

[7] Newly signed Mercedes factory driver Maro Engel joined the series with Mücke Motorsport after finishing runner up in the British Formula 3 championship in 2006.

[4] Christian Abt left the DTM after eight seasons to join the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany.

[7] Christijan Albers returned to the DTM with Futurecom TME after spending the previous three seasons in Formula 1.