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DTM Drama: Emil Frey Team Leader Raises Concerns Over Competitors’ Alleged Tire Temperature Manipulation

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Emil Frey Racing boss Jurg Flach suspects that rival DTM teams are heating tyres without permission, a practice forbidden in the German championship to save energy and costs. Following last weekend’s Norisring round, Flach raised these concerns after seeing Manthey Porsche driver Thomas Preining win Sunday’s two-stop race with a strong outlap, beating Emil Frey drivers Jack Aitken and Thierry Vermeulen. Flach mentioned feeling some rivals may not have cold tyres, causing controversy as their car performs well in warm-up, prompting questions about their competitors’ methods. Preining’s strategy of quick…

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Pepper Shines at Norisring with Maiden DTM Victory Following Spa 24 Hours Triumph

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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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Rene Rast Dominates DTM Zandvoort with Lights-to-Flag Victory

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“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…

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Pulsating Race at DTM Lausitzring: Jack Aitken Steals the Show with Dramatic Win over Rene Rast

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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…

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Thrilling Victory: Auer Roars to Win DTM Opener at Lausitzring

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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…

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High-speed Battle: Cadillac Secures Pole Position, Dominates Final IMSA Practice against BMW at Daytona 24h

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Daytona 24h: Pole-winning Cadillac beats BMW in final IMSA practice

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Dominant Derani Secures Cadillac’s lead in Thrilling Third Roar Session

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As he did yesterday afternoon, Pipo Derani set the top time in the first of three Saturday test sessions for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship teams. Derani pushed the No. 31 Whelen Engin…

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