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Rast fastest as BMW dominates Hockenheim DTM test
Three-time DTM champion Rast set the fastest time of 1m37.077s on the final day of testing at Hockenheim, leading the timesheets ahead of Schubert Motorsport team-mates Sheldon van der Linde and Marco Wittmann. The quickest laps were mostly set during the final session on Wednesday afternoon, with optimal weather conditions and an asphalt temperature of 31C. Rast, who expressed surprise at his immediate pace after a six-month hiatus, praised the car’s performance. Van der Linde and Wittmann followed closely behind, showcasing the strength of the Schubert-entered BMW M4 GT3s. Other notable performances came from the Porsche duo of Guven and Preining, and Mercedes showed promising speed with drivers Stolz and Engel. The upcoming private testing at Oschersleben will continue the teams’ preparations for the 2024 DTM season.
