Romeo Ferraris has recruited another former DTM driver in Bruno Spengler to join its campaign to race an Alfa Romeo Giulia in the FIA eTouring Car World Cup this year.
Canadian Spengler, 38, competed in the DTM every year between 2005 and 2019, racking up 16 victories in the German tin-top series.
He becomes the third former DTM driver to associate with the Italian outfit, after Philipp Eng competed in 2021 with the team and Maxime Martin was recently announced as a 2022 driver.
This year will mark Spengler’s début in electric motorsport, although he has previously acted as a reserve driver in the 2018 – 2019 FIA Formula E season.
Since leaving the DTM after 2020, Spengler has made various GT outings in BMW machinery, including competing in the GT Le Mans class of the 2020 IMSA SportsCar Championship in North America.
“I am approaching my début in the FIA ETCR championship with great enthusiasm, returning to being involved in touring car racing but this time with fully electric cars,” said Spengler.
“I have already had experience as a test driver in Formula E, discovering the potential of this technology, but the race sensations it offers are something completely different.
“Last year, as a spectator, I appreciated Romeo Ferraris’ ability to bring a competitive project like the Giulia ETCR to the track.
“Now it will be nice to be able to give my contribution and fight together for prestigious results.
“On a personal level, it will be interesting to start the season on the Pau street circuit, where I raced 18 years ago, and to revive the beginnings of my career.”
Michela Cerruti, Team Principal of Romeo Ferraris, is excited to be working with an established name such as Spengler.
“Having Bruno, one of the most successful drivers in the DTM, joining our team testifies two things: the potential of our Giulia ETCR is recognised and, at the same time, a championship for fully electric touring cars arouses great attraction also among established names, now even more thanks to the FIA label,” said Cerruti.
“We are proud to have accepted this challenge from the beginning and to now welcome Bruno in our team.
“Putting together our mutual experiences can play a leading role right from the first round in the calendar.”