René Rast claimed his 30th DTM victory after a charge from seventh on the grid.
Photo: Alexander Trienitz
In Sunday’s race, René Rast was untouchable in his BMW. After a less-than-ideal qualifying session, Rast had to start from seventh position. However, by the first lap, he had already moved up to third place and began closing in on Auer and Dorr, the latter having unexpectedly secured his maiden pole position in Sunday’s qualifying.
Within just a few minutes, he fought his way into the race lead and controlled it until the finish. Behind him, fellow BMW driver Marco Wittmann took second place, while championship leader Lucas Auer finished third. Jack Aitken, winner of Saturday’s race, now trails Auer by 8 points in the championship.
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"I did not expect such a dominant race. However, I could tell on the formation lap that the car felt really good. The 30th win of my career in the DTM means the world to me. When I embarked on my DTM career in 2017, I could never have imagined achieving a figure like that" said Rast after the race.
Marco Wittmann: "After fifth place on Saturday, the podium is the perfect end to a strong weekend for us. Unfortunately, I was lacking the necessary speed in the first stint. That is why we decided on an early first stop. The strategy paid dividends, as it allowed me to gain a lot of positions."
Lucas Auer: "The two BMW were on a different level. Second place might perhaps have been possible, but unfortunately our second pit stop was not ideal. On the whole, it was an action-packed weekend. You can tell that the second half of the season is underway and that the behaviour on the track is somewhat more aggressive."