The airfield at Tempelhof will transform into a new Autobahn (Avus), marking a significant transportation change.
Berlin is set to make a significant mark in the world of motorsport, with two major events set to take place in the city in the coming years. The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) races and Formula E are set to grace the Tempelhof location, a site previously associated with the Avus racing circuit.
The DTM races, scheduled for 2025, could mark a potential return of the German Touring Championship to Berlin. Supported by the city's CDU faction, led by Dirk Stettner, these races are expected to feature 24 drivers from nine nations and nine premium brands with 550 PS strong vehicles. However, it's worth noting that there is currently no direct plan to host DTM races at Tempelhof with a focus on electric vehicles and CO2-free drives akin to the Avus races of the past.
On the other hand, Tempelhof will undoubtedly host electric racing events through Formula E, an all-electric racing series emphasizing sustainable, zero-emission racing technology. Formula E, which is making its tenth stop in Berlin in July, is the only location that has been represented every time since 2014. This series is pioneering electric motorsports with top manufacturers like Porsche, Jaguar, and Nissan competing, pushing innovation in electric vehicle performance and sustainability.
The benefits for Berlin of hosting electric races at Tempelhof are numerous. It enhances Berlin's image as a forward-looking, sustainable city deeply engaged in clean technology and innovation. An economic boost is also expected, with international race events attracting tourists, media attention, and investment. Furthermore, it promotes electric mobility and environmental awareness among residents and visitors, supporting Berlin’s climate goals.
The legacy of motorsport combined with modern sustainability will be on full display, recalling historic race traditions like the Avus races but updated for today’s ecological imperatives. If held in Tempelhof, the DTM races in 2025 could showcase the performance-capability of electric drives, while a potential competition between electric vehicles and climate-neutral combustion engines could be a spectacle to behold.
Moreover, the logistics for temporary tribunes, race elements, and media stages could be shared by both the DTM races and a potential Formula E event, according to Dirk Stettner. This could lead to a synergy between the two events, benefiting hotels, gastronomy, and retail in Berlin.
In summary, while Tempelhof will host electric racing events through Formula E, no concrete plans for DTM competition there with an explicit electric/CO2-free mandate have been announced. Nonetheless, Berlin's involvement in high-profile electric racing can significantly benefit the city’s sustainability profile and motorsport heritage.
[1] [Formula E's 2025/26 calendar includes Berlin](https://www.formulae.com/en/championship/calendar/2025-26/) [2] [Berlin's CDU faction supports DTM races at Tempelhof](https://www.tagesspiegel.de/verkehr/berlins-cdus-fraktion-unterstuetzt-dtm-rennen-am-tempelhofer-feld-a-23243648) [3] [DTM manufacturers shift focus towards electric racing programs](https://www.motorsport.com/dtm/news/electrification-of-dtm-manufacturers-shifts-focus-towards-electric-racing-programs/1059993/)
The DTM races, scheduled for 2025, may possibley see a resurgence of the German Touring Championship in Berlin, with the CDU faction led by Dirk Stettner supporting the event. Although there's no definitive plan to host DTM races at Tempelhof with a focus on electric vehicles and CO2-free drives, the potential competition between electric vehicles and climate-neutral combustion engines could be an intriguing spectacle.
On the other hand, Formula E, an all-electric racing series, will undoubtedly take place at Tempelhof in July, being the only location to have been represented every time since 2014. This series, which is spearheading electric motorsports with top manufacturers like Porsche, Jaguar, and Nissan competing, will highlight Berlin's commitment to clean technology and innovation.
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