BMW M2 Cup Debuts as Schubert Motorsport Scores Points at DTM Lausitzring
Marco Wittmann's top-ten finishes and the debut of the BMW M2 Cup highlighted a successful weekend for BMW at the Lausitzring.
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What Happened
In the DTM, Marco Wittmann finished fifth and eighth in the two races, while Kelvin van der Linde took tenth and ninth. Schubert Motorsport leads the team standings with 119 points. Wittmann sits fourth in the drivers' standings with 71 points ahead of his home races at the Norisring.
The BMW M2 Cup made its debut as part of the DTM support program. Michael Schrey won both races from pole in the #2 BMW M2 Racing car. On Saturday, Moritz Groneck finished second and Niklas Hirsch third; on Sunday, Christopher Holst and Tatu Siipola took the other podium spots.
In the ADAC GT Masters, Juliano and Sandro Holzem won Saturday's race in their BMW M4 GT3 EVO. On Sunday, Leyton Fourie and Tim Zimmermann took the win, moving into the lead in the drivers' standings. FK Performance Motorsport leads the team standings at the halfway point.
“From BMW M Motorsport’s perspective, the weekend at the Lausitzring had a lot to offer. In the DTM, we struggled with pace, but thanks to great strategy and strong pit stops from Team Schubert, we still achieved solid results. Things went fantastically in the ADAC GT Masters. Last but not least, our BMW M2 Cup celebrated a great debut.”
Why this matters
The weekend showcased BMW's strong presence across multiple racing series, with the new BMW M2 Cup providing a platform for young drivers and contributing to the DTM support program.
Terms in This Story
- DTM
- German Touring Car Masters, a prestigious touring car racing series.
- ADAC GT Masters
- A German sports car racing series for GT vehicles.
- BMW M2 Cup
- A one-make racing series for the BMW M2 Racing car, acting as a support series to the DTM.
- Lausitzring
- A motorsport race track in Germany.
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