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Ranking the top 10 drivers of DTM 2022

The 2022 DTM was a closely-fought affair that kept observers guessing until the final throes at Hockenheim, with the leading proponents from three different brands in contention. Here are the drivers who impressed the most

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How BMW's new "freestyle" flagbearers swept to 2022 DTM glory

BMW secured its first DTM title since 2016 with a team new to the series and a brand-new car. Impeccable preparation meant Schubert Motorsport got out of the blocks quickly and with Sheldon van der Linde delivering the goods behind the wheel, it was the South African who came out…

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The Mercedes ace emerging from the shadow of an F1 legend

From the beginning of his DTM career, any reference to Lucas Auer was typically prefixed with a reference to his famous uncle, 10-time Grand Prix winner Gerhard Berger. But after finishing as a strong runner-up in 2022, the Austrian is increasingly making his own name

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Auer to remain with Mercedes in 2023 despite Porsche interest

Nine-time DTM race winner Lucas Auer has struck a fresh deal with Mercedes for 2023 despite attracting interest from rival German manufacturer Porsche.

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Rast "never competitive enough" for fourth DTM title

Rene Rast feels he and Audi lacked the pace to challenge for a fourth DTM title in 2022 amid the series’ Balance of Performance and success ballast systems.

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Auer: Success ballast left me with "no chance" to win DTM title

Mercedes driver Lucas Auer feels the success ballast he was carrying in Sunday’s DTM finale at Hockenheim left him with “no chance” to beat eventual champion Sheldon van der Linde to the title.

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"Whole paddock" surprised that DTM finale qualifying wasn't restarted

Leading DTM drivers expressed surprise at the decision not to restart the all-important qualifying for the season finale at Hockenheim after it left them out of position on the grid.

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"Whole paddock" surprised DTM finale qualifying wasn't restarted

Some DTM drivers have expressed their surprise at the decision not to restart the all-important qualifying for the season finale at Hockenheim after it left them out of position on the grid.

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Auer: Success ballast left me with "no chance" to win DTM title

Mercedes driver Lucas Auer feels the success ballast he was carrying in Sunday’s DTM finale at Hockenheim left him with “no chance” to deny Sheldon van der Linde the title.

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DTM champion van der Linde couldn't sleep ahead of title decider

Newly-crowned DTM champion Sheldon van der Linde has admitted he struggled to sleep ahead of this weekend’s championship finale at Hockenheim.

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DTM Hockenheim: Van der Linde crowned champion, Wittmann wins finale

BMW’s Sheldon van der Linde clinched the 2022 DTM title with a third-place finish in the championship finale at Hockenheim, as Marco Wittmann made a rapid launch to score his first win of the year.

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DTM Hockenheim: Rast takes pole for finale as red flag compromises title rivals

Audi star Rene Rast was declared the pole-sitter for Sunday’s DTM finale at Hockenheim after qualifying was cut short by a crash for Red Bull driver Felipe Fraga.

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DTM Hockenheim: Rast takes pole as red flag compromises title rivals

Audi star Rene Rast was declared the pole-sitter for Sunday’s DTM finale at Hockenheim after qualifying was cut short by a crash for Red Bull driver Felipe Fraga.

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DTM Hockenheim: Auer beats van der Linde in chaotic crash-filled race

Mercedes driver Lucas Auer moved within two points of DTM championship leader Sheldon van der Linde with victory in the penultimate race of the season at the Hockenheimring, which was overshadowed by a violent multi-car pile-up.

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DTM Hockenheim: Auer beats van der Linde in crash-filled race

Mercedes driver Lucas Auer moved within two points of DTM championship leader Sheldon van der Linde with victory in the penultimate race of the season at Hockenheim, which was overshadowed by a violent multi-car pile-up and a Porsche engine catching fire.

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DTM points leader van der Linde hit with 10-place grid penalty

DTM championship leader Sheldon van der Linde has been slapped with a 10-place grid penalty for the penultimate race of the season at Hockenheim for a tyre infringement.

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DTM Hockenheim: Auer takes crucial pole for penultimate race

Mercedes driver Lucas Auer clinched a crucial pole position for his DTM championship hopes in Saturday's qualifying session at the Hockenheimring, as Audi star Rene Rast struggled to ninth.

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The 10 drivers gunning for DTM title glory at Hockenheim

The 2022 DTM season is set for a thrilling showdown this weekend, with 10 of the 27 drivers heading to Hockenheim in contention for the title. We rate their chances…

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2022 DTM Hockenheim: Start time, how to watch and more

The DTM travels to the Hockenheimring in Germany on October 7-9 for the final round of the 2022 season. Here's how you can watch this weekend's title decider.

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Maximum suspense prior to DTM showdown at Hockenheim

Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg is the perfect stage for a dramatic decision in the 2022 DTM title battle from 7th till 9th October.

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Rast got "punished" for conservative strategy in Austria DTM race

Audi’s DTM title hope Rene Rast feels he got “punished” for being conservative with his strategy after tumbling to a disappointing 10th-place finish at the Red Bull Ring.

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DTM Red Bull Ring: Preining wins wet-to-dry thriller, no points for van der Linde

Thomas Preining clinched Porsche’s third DTM victory with an impressive wet-to-dry drive at the Red Bull Ring as championship leader Sheldon van der Linde failed to score.

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DTM Red Bull Ring: Preining wins thriller, van der Linde struggles

Thomas Preining clinched Porsche’s third victory in the DTM with an impressive drive in wet-to-dry conditions at the Red Bull Ring, as championship leader Sheldon van der Linde failed to break inside the points for a second race in succession.

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DTM Red Bull Ring: Engel on pole in incident-packed wet qualifying

Mercedes driver Maro Engel shone in treacherous wet conditions at the Red Bull Ring to claim his maiden pole position in the DTM, as three of the four championship contenders failed to book a spot inside the top 10.

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DTM Red Bull Ring: Cassidy wins from Rast, disaster for van der Linde

Nick Cassidy shrugged off 25kg of success ballast to score a home win for Red Bull in the first DTM race in Austria, as championship leader Sheldon van der Linde failed to finish inside the points.

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