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Narain Karthikeyan wins race two at Fuji ahead of Marco Wittmann

Honda’s Narain Karthikeyan claimed victory in the second Super GT / DTM race at the Fuji Speedway in Japan, winning ahead of BMW’s Marco Wittmann and Audi’s Loïc Duval, whose positions were swapped after the race.

Honda’s Daisuke Nakajima snatches Fuji race two pole from Audi’s Loïc Duval

Honda’s Daisuke Nakajima claimed a last-gasp pole position for the second DTM/SuperGT race at Fuji Speedway, Japan, narrowly beating Audi’s Loïc Duval by 0.244 seconds in a wet second qualifying.

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Audi's Nico Müller will start the final round of the DTM season at Hockenheim from pole despite being 0.013 seconds slower than fellow Audi Mike Rockenfeller who loses his pole as a result of a penalty for race incidents.

BMW's Marco Wittmann has displayed competitive pace throughout the DTM weekend at Hockenheim, but the two-time series champion admits he didn't have the pace to beat Audi's René Rast making a successful overtake on lap 25.

Audi Sport Team Rosberg's René Rast was able to race without pressure this weekend at Hockenheim as a result of already securing the DTM drivers' title in the previous round. The 32-year-old believes it to be a unique experience.

Audi's René Rast took another DTM victory after a late race battle with BMW's Marco Wittmann in the Saturday race at Hockenheim. The 2019 champion was able to repass fellow two-time champion within the final ten laps.

All four R-Motorsports DTM drivers have had qualifying laps cancelled after failing to acknowledge yellow flags brought out in the final moments of the session. 2010 series champion Paul Di Resta drops from sixth to 16th.

Audi's René Rast secured his eighth DTM pole of 2019 with a sensational lap in wet qualifying at the Hockenheim. The newly crowned champion beat BMW's Marco Wittmann by 0.127 seconds as Honda's Jenson Button took sixth.

BMW's Marco Wittmann topped a dry second practice at Hockenheim with a time of 1 minute 29.881 seconds, as further down the field the gap narrowed between SuperGT competitors and the DTM regulars.

BMW Team RMR's Timo Glock topped a rain affected first DTM practice at Hockenheim as the SuperGT competitors explored the limits of the German...

The DTM heads into the season finale at Hockenheim for a racing weekend like no other. Joining the 18 regular drivers will be three SuperGT entries from Japan, adding extra gravity to the races at the series spiritual home.

The DTM has announced that it will return to Russia for the first time in three years for the 2020 season, visiting the brand new FIA Grade 2 circuit at Igora Drive near St Petersburg.

BMW have announced that ex-F1 star, and Toyota LMP1 driver Kamui Kobayshi will race for the German marque at the Fuji 'Dream Race' that will see the DTM and SuperGT series compete against each other.

Audi's René Rast secured his second DTM title with a round to spare at the Nürburgring, but with success comes questions about the future. The 32-year-old has revealed that he believes his career in the series is far from over.
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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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