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Mike Rockenfeller rues ‘stupid mistake’ that damaged race two chances

Mike Rockenfeller was one of the fastest drivers across DTM’s weekend at the Norisring, however the Audi Sport Team Phoenix driver was penalised in both qualifying sessions, the 2013 champion regretting his personal mistake in Q2.

Jamie Green happy to be back racing again after Norisring podium

Jamie Green is happy to be back after suffering appendicitis three weeks ago, the Audi Sport Team Rosberg driver overcame a grid penalty, and a mid-race exchange with BMW’s Philipp Eng to score his second DTM podium of 2019.

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BMW Team RMG's Bruno Spengler looked in complete control as he scored a record fifth DTM win at the Norisring. However, the Canadian admitted that he spent the majority of the race worrying about a safety car intervention.

Bruno Spengler executed a faultless drive to score a record fifth DTM win at the Norisring, and his first in 38 races. The BMW Team RMG driver was joined by the Audi's of Jamie Green and Mike Rockenfeller on the podium.

René Rast narrowly claimed DTM race two pole at the Norisring after setting a time 0.007 seconds faster than Audi Sport Team Rosberg teammate Jamie Green who is under investigation for failing to adhere to red flag procedure.

BMW Team RBM driver Joel Eriksson admits he was not upset after losing second place to Audi's Nico Müller in the final corner of the opening DTM race at the Norisring, the 21 year old finishing as the best placed BMW.

Nico Müller believed scoring points, let alone a podium, was an unexpected result after the Audi Team Abt Sportsline driver was left in a difficult position thanks to an early safety car in DTM's opening race at the Norisring.

Stalled in his grid box, René Rast revealed he thought his race was over. However, the Audi Sport Team Rosberg driver utilised an early stop, and benefitted from a safety car, to take home an unexpected victory at the Norisring.

René Rast stormed to victory in DTM race one at the Norisring despite stalling on the grid. The Audi Sport Team Rosberg driver then benefitted from an early safety car to lead fellow Audi Nico Müller by half a minute at the flag.

Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline's Nico Müller scored only his second ever DTM pole in a session that saw the entire field separated by less than a second, beating BMW's Philipp Eng to top spot at the Norisring by 0.075 seconds.

Loïc Duval was quickest in the second DTM practice session at the Norisring, heading Mike Rockenfeller in an Audi 1-2, with a time which ended up being a tenth slower than the Rockenfeller’s best of the day.

Mike Rockenfeller headed up an Audi 1-2-3-4 at the top of the times in first practice for the DTM at the Norisring, with the 2013 champion ending up over a tenth clear of Loïc Duval in the second Team Phoenix RS5.

For the fourth round of the season the DTM heads to one of the most iconic circuits in the series history: the Norisring. The only street circuit on the calendar may be short in length, but is never short of action.

René Rast revealed how he drove flat out on three tyres to reduce time loss as the Audi Sport Team Rosberg driver suffered a puncture in the second DTM race at Misano. The 2017 champion would eventually finish in third place.
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2019 Calendars

Rd
Circuit
Date
1, 2, 3
Marrakech
05 Apr
4, 5, 6
Hungaroring
26 Apr
7, 8, 9
Slovakiaring
10 May
10, 11, 12
Circuit Park Zandvoort
17 May
13, 14, 15
Nürburgring
20 Jun
16, 17, 18
Vila Real
05 Jul
19, 20, 21
Ningbo Int. Speedpark
13 Sep
22, 23, 24
Suzuka Circuit
25 Oct
25, 26, 27
Circuito da Guia
15 Nov
28, 29, 30
Sepang Int. Circuit
29 Nov
Rd
Circuit
Date
1, 2, 3
Brands Hatch Indy
06 Apr
4, 5, 6
Donington Park National
27 Apr
7, 8, 9
Thruxton
18 May
10, 11, 12
Croft
15 Jun
13, 14, 15
Oulton Park Island
29 Jun
16, 17, 18
Snetterton 300
03 Aug
19, 20, 21
Thruxton
17 Aug
22, 23, 24
Knockhill
14 Sep
25, 26, 27
Silverstone National
28 Sep
28, 29, 30
Brands Hatch Grand Prix
12 Oct
Rd
Circuit
Date
1, 2
Hockenheimring
3 - 5 May
3, 4
Zolder
17 - 19 May
5, 6
Misano
7 - 9 June
7, 8
Norisring
5 - 7 July
9, 10
TT Circuit Assen
19 - 21 July
11, 12
Brands Hatch
10 - 11 August
13, 14
Lausitzring
23 - 25 August
15, 16
Nürburgring
13 - 15 September
17, 18
Hockenheimring
4 - 6 October
Rd
Circuit
Date
1, 2
Hungaroring
27 - 28 Apr
3, 4
Hockenheimring
24 - 26 May
5, 6
Spa Francorchamps
8 - 9 Jun
7, 8
Red Bull Ring
13 - 14 Jul
9, 10
Oschersleben
3 - 4 Aug
11, 12
Barcelona
21 - 22 Sept
13, 14
Monza
12 - 13 Oct
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