The German-based category switched to Indy-style, two-by-two rolling starts following the introduction of GT3 regulations in 2021, with the same procedure also applicable after each safety car period.
However, DTM starts came under fire after a chaotic first race at the Norisring earlier this month when 16 out of 27 cars retired from action, many during the original start or immediately after one the four safety car restarts.
