Alex Goldschmidt

Marco Wittmann was fastest in the second DTM free practice session at the Red Bull Ring, ahead of Robin Frijns and Timo Glock, whilst guest driver Sebastien Ogier was just under two seconds off the pace.

A humbled Alex Zanardi was more than pleased to take a well-deserved fifth place at the second DTM night race, and was truly thankful for the welcome he received from the community that surrounds DTM.

Emotions and a loss for words were clear to see with BMW's Joel Eriksson, having become the second youngest to win a DTM race in the series' 34-year history.

Joel Eriksson became the only DTM rookie to win a race so far this season, as the Swede took control of the second night race at Misano, whilst Paul Di Resta took the series lead after further disaster struck Gary Paffett.

Loïc Duval secured an impressive maiden DTM pole position for the second night race at Misano World circuit, ending Mercedes' streak after nine races, with Edoardo Mortara and Daniel Juncadella completing the top three.

Defending champion René Rast was fastest in the final DTM practice session at Misano, ahead of race one winner Paul Di Resta and Audi Sport stablemate Loïc Duval.

After more issues plaguing his running in Misano, Italy's Edoardo Mortara was a happy man, after nursing his Mercedes to the end of the first night race, taking third place.

Paul Di Resta is not resting on his laurels after a maximum score for the first race day at Misano, as the Scot is just one point behind leader Gary Paffett heading towards race two.