Kelvin van der Linde wins DTM race at Zandvoort; Marco Wittmann third after comeback
Kelvin van der Linde claimed his first DTM victory with BMW M Motorsport at Zandvoort on Sunday, while Marco Wittmann fought from 13th to third place.
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What Happened
Kelvin van der Linde secured his first DTM win with BMW M Motorsport on Sunday at Zandvoort, starting from pole position and leading after a final pit stop. Marco Wittmann delivered a stunning comeback from 13th on the grid to finish third, moving up to third in the drivers' standings with 52 points. Van der Linde is seventh with 41 points after retiring from Saturday's race due to an oil leak.
In the ADAC GT Masters, FK Performance Motorsport and Schubert Motorsport achieved a one-two finish on Saturday, with Tim Zimmermann and Leyton Fourie winning. On Sunday, Zimmermann and Fourie finished second, ahead of teammates Fabio Rauer and Storm Gjerdrum. Zimmermann and Fourie are second in the overall standings.
- Saturday: DNF (retired) – Sunday: 1st place
- Saturday: 12th place – Sunday: 3rd place
“The race on Sunday went smoothly and just as we had hoped from our side. I'm especially happy for Kelvin, after he had some unlucky races... To move up from 13th to third place is excellent. The team did a great job and kept calm, delivering all the pit stops flawlessly.”
Why this matters
The results showcase BMW M Motorsport's competitive edge and strategic execution in the DTM series, boosting driver standings and team morale.
Terms in This Story
- DTM
- Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, a German touring car racing series
- Pole position
- The first starting position in a race, achieved by the fastest qualifier
- Pit stop
- A stop during a race for refueling, tire changes, or repairs
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