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Jack Aitken Dominates DTM Nurburgring Chaos to Seize Championship Lead in Thrilling Showdown

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August 10, 2025
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Jack Aitken Dominates DTM Nurburgring Chaos to Seize Championship Lead in Thrilling Showdown

Jack Aitken Shakes Up DTM Championship with Thrilling Nurburgring Victory!

In a sensational twist at the Nurburgring, Emil Frey Ferrari’s Jack Aitken has surged to the forefront of the DTM championship after a breathtaking and chaotic first race of the weekend. Leaving competitors in his rearview mirror, Aitken’s stellar performance transformed his pole position into a commanding lead, marking a pivotal moment in the battle for the 2025 title.

The race quickly shifted into high drama as a fierce collision between Rene Rast and Mirko Bortolotti sent shockwaves through the circuit, resulting in Bortolotti’s early retirement and forcing Rast to pit for a tire change. As if that wasn’t enough, the chaos escalated when Maro Engel and Thierry Vermeulen collided in a subsequent corner, leaving Vermeulen spinning and dropping to the back, while Engel faced a three-lap penalty for his entanglement.

The mayhem continued on lap two when Morris Schuring and teammate Ayhancan Guven clashed, leading to Guven’s unfortunate spin-out. This incident brought about a red flag, halting the race due to debris and coolant left in the wake of Bortolotti’s damaged vehicle.

When the race finally resumed behind the safety car, Aitken emerged unscathed, maintaining his lead against fierce competition from the likes of Luca Engstler, Ben Green, and Lucas Auer. A key moment came when Engstler made a small error, allowing Green to leap ahead. The two Emil Frey Ferrari teammates then established a two-second gap, showcasing the team’s strategic prowess as they opted for late pit stops.

However, the action was far from over. Ricardo Feller, starting from 11th on the grid, made a daring overtake on Aitken, only to falter and lose ground before reclaiming his position. Meanwhile, Green engaged in a fierce battle with Marco Wittmann, aggressively snatching third place, earning himself a warning in the process.

As the race neared its climax, Feller faced mounting pressure from Aitken and Green, who eventually maneuvered past him, while Jordan Pepper emerged victorious in a dramatic tussle for fourth place. “It was a very enjoyable battle, one I honestly didn’t expect,” Aitken reflected after the race, admitting the fierce competition kept him on his toes. “We had a great fight.”

With this stunning victory, Aitken now holds a 10-point lead in the DTM standings over Auer, with Pepper close behind in third. Racing fans can gear up for another round of excitement as the second race of the Nurburgring weekend is set to ignite at 1:30 PM local time on Sunday. Will Aitken maintain his dominance, or will his challengers rise to the occasion? Only time will tell!

Tags: 2025-dtm-seasondtm-championshipemil-frey-ferrarijack-aitkenMirko BortolottiRené Rast
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