The summer has been quite complicated for Lamborghini. In an unexpected twist of events, the Grasser Racing Team has lost the victory of Mirko Bortolotti in the second race of the DTM held in Oschersleben, due to a decision made by the technical commissioners. The cancellation of the victory, announced just before the Nürburgring event, opens a new chapter in the competition.
The focus of this controversy lies in the front wheel bearings of the Lamborghini driven by Bortolotti. After the race, during technical inspections, the commissioners dismantled the part and revealed a discrepancy compared to the homologation for the DTM 2026 season. Specifically, the regulations prohibited its configuration, violating article 5.1 of the championship’s sporting regulations.
The reaction of the Grasser Racing Team was swift. The team declared its intention to file an appeal, arguing that the interpretation of the regulations made by the commissioners was not entirely accurate. They argue that the bearings were not subject to homologation limitations, due to a clause in the DTM technical documentation.
The sporting court of the German automotive federation will have to decide soon on this controversy. In the official document, the commissioners indicated that the team had admitted that modifying the bearings is an accepted practice in other competitions. In fact, it was mentioned that the change was not made carelessly during the DTM event.
Until a definitive decision is made, the standings are considered provisional. At this moment, the victory of Gara 2 is recorded in the name of Maro Engel, who now enjoys a 25-point lead over Nicki Thiim in the overall standings. Thomas Preining and Marco Wittmann complete the podium following this results review.
This situation could have wider repercussions throughout the season. If the legal process is delayed, it could remain in effect until the final race in Hockenheim, scheduled for October 11. For Lamborghini, this represents the second disappointment of the season in the DTM, recalling the penalty that Marco Mapelli suffered with a victory that was ultimately awarded to another driver due to a prior sanction.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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