The Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup that supported DTM from 2010 to 2014 is unlikely to be remembered among the greatest one-make saloon car categories. But it was the crucial stepping stone on two-time Nurburgring 24 Hours winner Kelvin van der Linde’s journey from South Africa to becoming an Audi factory GT driver and securing his younger brother Sheldon’s passage to Europe – which this year culminated in the DTM title.
When Autosport sits down with the DTM’s first family in the Schubert Motorsport truck at the Nurburgring to discuss their careers to date, there are still three more race weekends before Sheldon’s coronation. But, arguably, their greatest battle has already been won.
