The Lamborghini driver, Mirko Bortolotti, has been disqualified from his victory in the DTM race held in Oschersleben due to a technical infringement. However, the result is provisional as the Grasser Racing team has filed an appeal against this decision.
During the technical inspection after the race, it was detected that the wheel bearing of the Lamborghini #63 Temerario GT3 did not meet the homologation specifications required by the DTM. This disqualification causes Bortolotti to lose his first victory in the competition since the race at Red Bull Ring in 2024, a crucial triumph for his title campaign that year.
With the disqualification, the DTM leader, Maro Engel, becomes the new winner of the race, although this situation could change if Grasser’s appeal is accepted.
The result will remain provisional until the case is analyzed by the Sports Court of the German Automobile Federation (DMSB) in Frankfurt. A date for the hearing has not yet been determined, and the conflict could remain unresolved until after the season finale in Hockenheim, scheduled for October 11.
The team director, Gottfried Grasser, has argued that a specific clarification from the DTM exempts wheel bearings from the homologation requirement mentioned by officials. According to him, this clarification, which has not been revoked, justifies his appeal.
Bortolotti’s case not only affects his position but could also have repercussions on the championship standings. If the disqualification is confirmed, Engel would gain four more points over rivals like Nicki Thiim and Lucas Auer. In contrast, Thomas Preining, fourth in the overall standings, would also gain points, significantly altering the title battle.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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