PHOTO by BOB Yasuaki (Danke!!)
Bruno Spengler takes first BMW win after DTM comeback
Pole position and victory – Bruno Spengler recorded a dream result for the DTM comeback brand BMW at the second race of the season at the Lausitzring. At the chequered flag the French-Canadian, who had changed from Mercedes-Benz to BMW over the winter, held a slim lead of 1.019 seconds over Hockenheim opening race winner Gary Paffett. BMW’s success was rounded off by third place for Augusto Farfus who became the first Brazilian in the DTM to take a podium position. BMW also celebrated its 50th DTM race victory; Roberto Ravaglia took the 49th at Hockenheim in 1992.
The three premium manufacturers Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, involved in the DTM all rely on clutch high-tech from ZF Friedrichshafen AG. Mattias Ekström was best driver of an Audi A5 DTM behind Jamie Green (Mercedes-Benz). Ralf Schumacher (Mercedes-Benz) clinched the final point for his tenth place finish.
Result Lausitzring (D), race 2, DTM, 04.05–06.05.2012:
1. Bruno Spengler, BMW, 1h 09m 45.795s, ZF
2. Gary Paffett, Mercedes-Benz, + 1.019s, ZF
3. Augusto Farfus, BMW, + 7.069s, ZF
4. Jamie Green, Mercedes-Benz, + 7.676s, ZF
5. Mattias Ekström, Audi, + 21.362s, ZF
6. Timo Scheider, Audi, + 22.607s, ZF
7. Martin Tomczyk, BMW, + 25.446s, ZF
8. Edoardo Mortara, Audi, + 32.202s, ZF
9. Filipe Albuquerque, Audi, + 32.658s, ZF
10. Ralf Schumacher, Mercedes-Benz, + 35.513s, ZF
Drivers’standings:
1. G. Paffett, 43 points; 2. J. Green, 30; 3. B. Spengler and M. Ekström, 25 each; 5. A. Farfus, 15; 6. C. Vietoris, 12; 7. M. Rockenfeller, 10; 8. T. Scheider and A. Priaulx, 8 each; 10. R. Schumacher, 7.
Other results:
Result Lausitzring (D), round 2, Porsche Carrera Cup, 04.05–06.05.2012:
Race 1
1. Nicki Thiim, Porsche, 26m 00.727s, ZF
2. René Rast, Porsche, + 0.669s, ZF
3. Sean Edwards, Porsche, + 2.169s, ZF
4. Kévin Estre, Porsche, + 4.177s, ZF
5. Jaap van Lagen, Porsche, + 5.497s, ZF
6. Michael Christensen, Porsche, + 7.580s, ZF
7. Norbert Siedler, Porsche, + 8.747s, ZF
8. Michael Ammermüller, Porsche, + 9.218s, ZF
9. Clemens Schmid, Porsche, + 17.916s, ZF
10. David Jahn, Porsche, + 20.501s, ZF
Race 2
1. Sean Edwards, Porsche, 32m 53.210s, ZF
2. Kévin Estre, Porsche, + 1.959s, ZF
3. Michael Christensen, Porsche, + 8.211s, ZF
4. Jaap van Lagen, Porsche, + 13.484s, ZF
5. Michael Ammermüller, Porsche, + 14.819s, ZF
6. Philipp Eng, Porsche, + 30.938s, ZF
7. David Jahn, Porsche, + 31.341s, ZF
8. Philipp Frommenwiler, Porsche, + 37.396s, ZF
9. René Rast, Porsche, + 43.423s, ZF
10. Elia Erhart, Porsche, + 44.209s, ZF
Drivers’ standings:
1. R. Rast, 61 points; 2. S. Edwards, 56; 3. J. van Lagen, 52; 4. K. Estre, 50; 5. N. Thiim, 45; 6. M. Ammermüller, 43; 7. M. Christensen, 38; 8. P. Eng, 34; 9. N. Siedler, 29; 10. N. Armindo, 27.
Result Lausitzring (D), race 2, Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup, 04.05-05.05.2012:
1. Markus Winkelhock, Volkswagen, 24m 21.006s, ZF
2. Jann-Hendrik Ubben, Volkswagen, + 6.720s, ZF
3. Adam Gładysz, Volkswagen, + 8.164s, ZF
4. Ola Nilsson, Volkswagen, + 11.012s, ZF
5. Moritz Oestreich, Volkswagen, + 12.655s, ZF
6. Berke Bayındır , Volkswagen, + 17.159s, ZF
7. Kasper H. Jensen, Volkswagen, + 17.675s, ZF
8. Jakub Litwin, Volkswagen, + 18.835s, ZF
9. Mathias Lauda, Volkswagen, + 18.971s, ZF
10. Dennis Trebing, Volkswagen, + 20.146s, ZF
Drivers’ standings:
1. J. Ubben, 54 points; 2. O. Nilsson, 50; 3. A. Gładysz, 40; 4. M. Oestreich, 34; 5. D. Trebing, 33; 6. B. Bayındır, 30; 7. J. Litwin, 29; 8. K. Jensen, 26; 9. F. Danz, 24; 10. C. Berckhan Ramirez, 20.