The ADAC GT4 Germany is a

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-based

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series that is largely held in Germany. The races are held as part of the

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, and GT4 vehicles are used. The championship took place for the first time in 2019.

History

On 27 July 2019, in a press conference of the

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, it was announced that

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had acquired the rights to the GT4 class for Germany and that its existing motorsport program (consisting of:

, TCR Germany and

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) wants to expand. The new racing series is based on the ADAC GT Masters and is intended as a springboard for young talents. The foundation of the series was initiated by Hermann Tomczyk (ADAC Sport President), Lars Soutschka (ADAC Managing Director) and Stéphane Ratel (founder and CEO of the

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). ADAC GT4 Germany was integrated into the ADAC motorsport program in 2019.

Race format

The round begins with 2 qualifying sessions, each 20 minutes. In Q1 the starting place for the first race is determined, in Q2 the starting place for the second race. There are 2 races per race weekend; the races last one hour like in the ADAC GT Masters. A driver change must be made between the 25th and 35th minute of the race. There is a minimum downtime that depends on the track and BOP; during a pit stop, a maximum of 2 people may work on the vehicle.

Champions

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Adac Gt4 Germany ADAC GT Masters Recurring sporting events established in 2019 2019 establishments in Germany GT4 (sports car class)