The DTM introduced the guest driver rule in 2018 and has continued to use it this year, with MotoGP star Andrea Dovizioso, six-time World Rally Champion Sebastien Ogier and Alex Zanardi all having made cameos in the series.
The guest driver rule is used to help promote the DTM in new markets or to bring in greater attention from other areas of motorsport. 

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