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BMW M Motorsport has confirmed that it has signed Rene Rast, following his recent departure from Audi.
Audi confirmed earlier this month that the 35-year-old would depart the team following the DTM round at Hockenheim in October.
Rast was heavily linked with a move back to Formula E with McLaren, whose drivers for the 2022-23 season are not yet confirmed.
However, on Monday, BMW announced that the three-time DTM champion would join it next year, with the German manufacturer stating there is “a host of opportunities to go racing” for Rast.
BMW M Motorsport’s biggest upcoming project is its entry into the 2023 World Endurance Championship in the Hypercar category.
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The team says that “details of which cars, series and individual events Rast will race in will be announced together with the programmes of all other BMW M works drivers” in due course.
“After so many successful years at Audi, I am looking forward to a new challenge,” said Rast.
“I followed what has been going on at BMW M Motorsport in the past years and a long time ago, I took my first steps in motor racing in Formula BMW. Returning to BMW now, almost 20 years later, is a great story and a logical step for me.”
Head of BMW M Motorsport Andreas Roos added: “I know Rene Rast very well from my time at Audi and I am delighted that we will work together now at BMW M Motorsport.
“Rene is a very versatile racing driver and a fantastic addition to our squad of drivers. His success speaks for itself.
“He has immediately been fast in every car he has driven so far. He also has a meticulous approach to his job, which has always impressed me. I am confident that he will be a great help to us in many areas, whether it be racing or developing our cars.”
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