Eight manufacturers in the 2025 DTM: Aston Martin returns

• Two Aston Martin Vantage GT3 in the DTM in 2025
• Comtoyou Racing from Belgium joins the DTM
• DTM legend Kris Nissen is Sporting Director for the Aston Martin newcomers

Munich. The DTM has grown to eight manufacturers in 2025. Aston Martin joins the exciting field, as the Comtoyou Racing team from Belgium makes its debut in the series with two Aston Martin Vantage GT3. The team from Gembloux to the south of Brussels has put its faith in two Belgian drivers, Nicolas Baert and Gilles Magnus, for its first season in the prestigious GT series. Comtoyou Racing will take its place on the DTM grid for the first time at the season-opener, which takes place from 25th to 27th April at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben.

"The start in the DTM is a dream come true for me," says Baert, who has been a member of the Aston Martin Driver Academy since last year. "Ever since I was a child I have always followed the DTM, with the goal of one day being part of the field. I am very motivated and looking forward to the challenge." Baert has been driving for Comtoyou Racing for five years. The 23-year-old most recently enjoyed success with his father Jean-Michel Baert's team in the GT World Challenge Europe.

Magnus arrives in the DTM with multiple titles to his name. Last season, the 25-year-old won the endurance races in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and also impressed in the GT World Challenge Europe. Magnus is looking forward to his DTM debut: "I can hardly wait to drive the Vantage GT3 at the DTM opener in Oschersleben. The standard in the series is extremely high. For us, it is all about growing together and showing what we are made of from the word go."

After multiple titles in touring cars, Comtoyou switched to Aston Martin in 2023 and promptly enjoyed the greatest success in the team's history: overall victory in the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. "Our team is relatively you, but we have developed fast, both on the touring car scene and in GT racing. We want to use our first DTM season to learn and make it to the front of the field as quickly as possible," says team owner Jean-Michel Baert. The team has acquired the services of a genuine touring car legend for its debut in the DTM: Denmark's Kris Nissen started over 100 DTM races and takes on the role of Sporting Director.