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Rene Rast Dominates DTM Red Bull Ring, Seizes Points Lead Amid Jack Aitken’s Dramatic Crash!

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
September 13, 2025
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Rene Rast Dominates DTM Red Bull Ring, Seizes Points Lead Amid Jack Aitken’s Dramatic Crash!
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Rene Rast Storms to Victory at DTM Red Bull Ring, Jack Aitken’s Race Ends in Catastrophe!

In a stunning display of dominance, Rene Rast of Schubert BMW not only conquered the first DTM race at the illustrious Red Bull Ring in Spielberg but also seized the points lead in a thrilling showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats! After an exhilarating battle for position, Rast overtook polesitter Marco Wittmann on just the third lap, showcasing his prowess as he surged ahead to secure a convincing victory.

“There’s nothing to complain about today,” exclaimed the three-time DTM champion in an exclusive interview post-race. “The team executed a brilliant pit stop, we had a solid strategy, and the car performed phenomenally. It’s a rare day where everything falls into place.”

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While Rast basked in the glory of his triumph, chaos erupted behind him on the final lap when Jack Aitken, driving for Emil Frey Ferrari, made a grave error that sent him crashing into the barriers. This dramatic turn of events not only dashed Aitken’s hopes but also handed valuable positions to his rivals, with Wittmann and Thierry Vermeulen from Emil Frey Ferrari finishing in second and third, respectively.

The race unfolded with Wittmann initially holding his ground at the pole position, but Rast’s relentless pursuit quickly established him as the driver to beat. Aitken managed to cling to third place early on, but as the race progressed, the pressure mounted from behind, notably from Land Audi’s Feller, who struggled to make a move.

In a day filled with mixed fortunes, Timo Glock’s weekend went from bad to worse. The former Formula 1 driver suffered a puncture on the first lap, resulting in a premature pit stop that left him trailing the pack, ultimately finishing dead last. Compounding his miseries, Gilles Magnus, who had qualified third, faced a significant setback as he dropped positions and received a five-place grid penalty for forcing Winward’s Maro Engel off track.

As the pit stop window opened, Rast had already carved out a lead of over two seconds. Wittmann found himself increasingly pressured by Aitken and Feller, but the drama truly unfolded during the pit sequences. Feller’s stop turned disastrous as technical issues left him stationary for nearly 15 seconds, plummeting him down the order to a disappointing 13th place. Aitken’s pit stop, while slightly slower, allowed him to execute an undercut on Wittmann, temporarily elevating him to second — until his disastrous final lap crash.

Rast’s flawless pit stop, completed in just 5.8 seconds, enabled him to not only maintain but expand his lead in the closing laps. He crossed the finish line with a remarkable 3.5-second margin over Wittmann, who benefitted from Aitken’s unfortunate blunder.

With this victory, Rast ascends to the top of the DTM drivers’ standings with 157 points, narrowly overtaking previous leader Lucas Auer, who slipped to second with 155 points after a lackluster 12th-place finish. Jordan Pepper follows closely behind in third with 154 points.

As the excitement continues, the second DTM race is set to take place on Sunday at 1:30 p.m., with an early morning qualifying session scheduled for 9:15 a.m. Fans are bracing for potential rain showers, which could add yet another layer of unpredictability to this gripping championship battle.

The stage is set for another electrifying race day as drivers gear up to fight for every point in this high-stakes competition!

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