Overview

• Lucas Auer secured his ninth career DTM win and first since 2022, driving for Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf.
• Auer started from pole position after Ben Green's disqualification and maintained his lead despite mid-race challenges from lapped cars ignoring blue flags.
• The Landgraf pit crew executed a decisive 6.3-second tire change, outpacing competitors and helping Auer retain the race lead.
• Jordan Pepper finished a close second, just 0.641 seconds behind Auer, with Maro Engel completing the podium in third place.
• The victory positions Auer as the early leader in the DTM drivers’ standings, as teams prepare for Sunday’s second race with adjusted strategies and tightened regulations.