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Forget the 2008 Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix, DTM’s season finale featured a highly-dramatic final lap
There is a wide range of motorsport series and seasons, making it challenging to decide on the best title-clinching overtake in history, with Lewis Hamilton’s pass on Timo Glock in 2008 Formula 1 being a strong contender due to the high stakes involved. Various championships such as NASCAR and British Superbikes are designed to create such thrilling moments through regulations and track designs.
The DTM series, known for intense title deciders, witnessed an iconic last-lap overtake in its GT3 era in 2021 by new champion Ayhancan Guven, who described it as “hard to beat.” Guven’s journey to DTM champion was unconventional, starting from sim racing and amateur competitions to winning races after finishing 15th and 16th in his first two DTM seasons.
Balancing performance factors in GT3 DTM make unpredictable outcomes possible, as seen when seven drivers were in contention heading into the final race, where Guven was fifth among them. The race’s restart with six laps to go added more drama, with Guven needing a win to secure the title and strategic moves shaping the final outcome. Despite challenges and penalties affecting other top contenders, Guven’s calculated strategy and determination ultimately led him to a remarkable championship victory.
