 Persson retained his services in 2007 alongside Paul di Resta and Gary Paffett.He finished 10th in the overall drivers standings with 16 points, achieving two 4th places.On 27 February 2008, Margaritis announced his intention to leave the DTM and seek a position in another championship or category, citing as a primary factor the handicap of competing in year-old cars against machinery of factory specification.