 On 6 April 2011, it was confirmed that Schumacher would remain at HWA for 2011 and was partnered by Paffett, Spengler and Jamie Green.Schumacher started off the season by taking his first podium in DTM with third place at the Hockenheimring.However, Schumacher was unable to capitalize on his result as he finished outside the point scoring positions at the next race held at Zandvoort.