2019 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters

Mercedes-AMG withdrew from the championship after the 2018 season to focus on their Formula E entry.

[1][2] Defending champion Gary Paffett did not return to defend his title, as he moved to Formula E. The 2019 season oversaw the championship introduce revolutionary regulations known as "Class 1", the biggest change to the sport in recent history.

These regulations will be shared between the DTM and the Japanese Super GT series' GT500 class from 2020, allowing entries to compete in both championships.

[4] Audi clinched the manufacturers' championship title for the seventh time, with four races to spare.

[4] René Rast clinched his second DTM driver's title in the Nürburgring round.

Jake Dennis driving the Aston Martin Vantage DTM during practice at the Hockenheimring .
René Rast claimed his second championship.