The Lamborghini driver, Mirko Bortolotti, has been disqualified after winning the DTM race at Oschersleben for a technical infringement. The decision was made following a post-race technical inspection that determined the wheel bearings did not comply with the championship homologation.
Despite the disqualification, the result remains provisional as the Grasser Racing team has announced it will file an appeal. If this appeal is successful, the decision could be reversed. Currently, the DTM leader, Maro Engel, becomes the new winner of the race, although this result could change depending on the appeal.
The case will be reviewed by the Sports Tribunal of the German Motorsport Federation (DMSB) in Frankfurt, although no date has been specified for the hearing. This means that the controversy may not be resolved until after the final race of the season at Hockenheim, scheduled for October 11.
The team director, Gottfried Grasser, has defended the team’s position, arguing that a specific clarification from the DTM exempts wheel bearings from the need for homologation. The discussion revolves around whether this exemption, which is part of the documents available for download, is valid for the current situation.
If the disqualification stands, the situation will affect the championship standings. Engel would gain four additional points over Nicki Thiim and Lucas Auer. Moreover, Thomas Preining, currently fourth, would also benefit from point gains that would significantly affect the ranking.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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