Mercedes-AMG DTM Drivers Lose Championship Lead After Tough Lausitzring Weekend
Mercedes-AMG Motorsport scored points but dropped to second and third in the drivers' standings after a challenging DTM weekend at the DEKRA Lausitzring.
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What Happened
Mercedes-AMG Motorsport collected important points at the third DTM weekend of the season at the DEKRA Lausitzring but fell short of expectations. In Saturday's rain-affected race, Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon, and Tom Kalender finished sixth, seventh, and eleventh, while Maro Engel dropped to 15th after a penalty. Sunday's race saw Engel finish seventh as the best Mercedes-AMG driver, with Auer 11th and Gounon and Kalender retiring.
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“That was not an easy DTM weekend for us. After a promising qualifying on Saturday, the Full Course Yellow phase in the race took away our chance for a better points haul. On Sunday we struggled under the changed conditions already in qualifying and could not unleash our full potential in the race either. As a result, we left important points behind. The championship is still very close, and we are”
Why this matters
The DTM season is highly competitive, and Mercedes-AMG's loss of the championship lead shows how quickly fortunes can change in touring car racing.
Terms in This Story
- DTM
- German Touring Car Masters, a premier touring car racing series.
- Full Course Yellow
- A race condition where all cars must slow down and hold position, often used for safety.
- Safety Car
- A car that leads the race at reduced speed during caution periods to ensure safety.
- Penalty Lap
- A penalty that forces a driver to drive through the pit lane at reduced speed without stopping.
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