Nicki Thiim has once again demonstrated why he is one of the great dominators of the Norisring. The Danish driver from Comtoyou achieved a spectacular performance, winning both races and securing both poles on this track that he considers his favorite. This weekend, Thiim disguised his strategy with an adjustment of the Balance of Performance (BoP) and an extra weight, which was not an obstacle to his excellent performance.
After his feat, Mario Schuhbauer, head of the DTM project within Comtoyou, pointed out that Thiim possesses a unique skill on this circuit. “He is an old-school driver, capable of achieving millimeter precision every lap, getting close to the walls without touching them,” Schuhbauer commented. Indeed, his mirrors showed minor bumps, with no significant damage throughout the weekend.
The way Thiim takes the turns at the Norisring is impressive. His style includes braking late and staying close to the walls to minimize resistance, a technique that David Schumacher has observed with admiration. Furthermore, Thiim is not intimidated by risks, and his ability to control braking is exemplary, preventing the ABS from interfering with his performance.
In a subsequent interview, Thiim commented: “You need courage here. It’s a driver’s track; the brakes are your best ally.” He revealed that optimizing small details is crucial on a track as short as the Norisring, where maximum effort is required on every lap.
Despite his connection to the circuit, Thiim refuses to share his secrets. “I won’t tell you anything; experience counts for a lot,” he said with a smile. His personal strategy has been key to many of these triumphs, including past wins in the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland.
Regarding the competition, Maro Engel from Winward Mercedes laughed when responding to Thiim: “I’ll let him be the big expert on the track, but it’s clear he’s a force to be reckoned with.” The response from rivals to his talent indicates that this Norisring will not be the last chapter of an exciting rivalry.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
