Mercedes and Audi to discuss future

Audi have said that they are committed to the series, but they want things to change in the future to avoid a repeat of the Barcelona race, which they described as 'too rough.'

Audi's head of motorsport Wolfgang Ullrich said: "We will sit together, once everyone has calmed down. I'm looking for a good race together at Hockenheim.

"We have proved, for example with the previous race at Nurburgring, that DTM can show great, tough sport, at the highest level.

"I think we all have to work on it, to have it again. I'm doing all I can do for this to happen."

Mercedes-Benz motorsport boss Norbert Haug said that he would be happy to discuss any issues with Audi, even if he disagreed with their decision to withdraw their cars on Sunday.

"I hope we sit down and speak constructively," said Haug. "We have not had the chance to say when we will speak, but I am open.

"There were a lot of emotions during and just after the race. I think it is important to look at things again, then come to conclusions.

"We should all be careful now, and not over-stress the situation. We should not speculate. It is very important to discuss it step by step."