Jordan Pepper, a 28-year-old South African driver, secured his first DTM victory at the Norisring, continuing his impressive form after winning the Spa 24 Hours the previous week. He led the race from pole position in his Grasser Lamborghini and described it as the “longest 55 minutes of my life.” Despite encountering a rear-right tyre problem during a pit stop, Pepper had built a substantial enough lead in the first half to maintain his position at the front. Thomas Preining from Manthey Porsche finished three seconds behind Pepper, while Maro…
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Alpine’s Le Mans Potential: Chasing a Top-Five Finish
It was a tough race for Alpine on its second appearance at Le Mans with the A424.
BővebbenAlpine Racing at a Crossroads: Deciphering Le Mans Practice Predicaments
After a promising test day, Wednesday was a mixed bag for Alpine, with both A424s securing spots in Hyperpole 1 after qualifying, but experiencing performance issues with the LMDh prototype. The team made changes to the setup but didn’t get the expected results, prompting deeper analysis of the situation. The French outfit, led by Philippe Sinault, is focused on understanding the car better for a successful Le Mans outing. Progress has been made in setup, tyre knowledge, and software management, but there’s still more to uncover about the prototype in…
BővebbenRene Rast Dominates DTM Zandvoort with Lights-to-Flag Victory
“Team Schubert driver Rene Rast secured a dominant victory in the second DTM race at Zandvoort, leading from start to finish. Despite late pressure from teammate Marco Wittmann, Rast maintained his lead to claim the win, with BMW showing strong pace throughout the race. Rast expressed his satisfaction with the victory, acknowledging the mental and physical challenge the tough race presented. Wittmann, who took second place, highlighted the importance of team results over individual achievements, showcasing a strong team spirit within Schubert Motorsport. The race saw few incidents, with Thomas…
BővebbenRene Rast’s Heart-Stopping Photo Finish at DTM Lausitzring: A Podium Battle to Remember
Rene Rast shared the thrilling story of losing a duel to Jack Aitken in the second DTM race at Lausitzring. Rast described being overtaken by Aitken on the penultimate lap due to poor tire condition and lack of grip. Aitken’s impressive tire management was praised by Emil Frey’s technical director, attributing it to his victory. The late-race speed of Aitken, particularly in the first sector, led to the decisive overtaking maneuver. Despite a close finish with Jules Gounon, Rast managed to defend his position by a slim 0.045s margin, marking…
BővebbenPulsating Race at DTM Lausitzring: Jack Aitken Steals the Show with Dramatic Win over Rene Rast
At the Lausitzring, Emil Frey Ferrari driver Jack Aitken secured his first DTM victory of the 2025 season after a fierce battle with Schubert BMW racer Rene Rast. Despite Rast trying to undercut Aitken in the pits, the latter fought back with determination and regained the lead with a bold move. Jules Gounon of Winward Mercedes challenged Rast for second place on the final lap but fell short, settling for third. Rast expressed happiness despite losing the victory two laps before the end and praised the competitiveness of BMW in…
BővebbenThrilling Victory: Auer Roars to Win DTM Opener at Lausitzring
Lucas Auer claimed his second DTM victory of the season at Lausitzring, showcasing a dominant performance ahead of Maro Engel. Rene Rast impressively climbed from fifth on the grid to secure a podium finish for Schubert BMW in third place, followed by Jules Gounon, Marco Wittmann, and Thomas Preining. Despite chaos in the midfield causing damage to some cars, Auer maintained his lead from start to finish while Engel briefly overtook him after a safety car period but was soon overtaken as Auer’s tires performed optimally. Feller encountered issues with…
BővebbenDTM Lausitzring: Saturday Showcase of Speed and Skill
Check out the full race results for the third race of the 2025 DTM season at the Lausitzring.
BővebbenFerrari’s Reign Continues: Dominating Spa 6 Hours with Another Pole Position in WEC
Ferrari secured the top three positions in qualifying for the Spa 6 Hours, showcasing their dominance in the 2025 World Endurance Championship. Antonio Fuoco claimed pole position in the Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar, followed by Robert Kubica in the AF Corse entry, and Antonio Giovinazzi in the factory car. The Peugeot 9X8 finished behind the Ferraris, with Stoffel Vandoorne securing fourth place and Alex Lynn in the Jota team’s Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh in fifth. Mick Schumacher and Jean-Eric Vergne took sixth and seventh positions, respectively, with Porsche and Toyota…
BővebbenAF Corse Dominates Imola 6 Hour with Thrilling Home Victory
Ferrari AF Corse scored its first Hypercar win on home soil Sunday in Imola after a captivating six hours of racing in which the battle for track position and variations in tire strategy created a …
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