Arjun Maini claims maiden pole for Ford at DTM Lausitzring
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:29 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Arjun Maini secured Ford's first pole position in DTM at the Lausitzring, clocking a time of 1:19.750. The HRT driver outpaced Ferrari's Matteo Cairoli by 0.128 seconds after starting second on Saturday. Conditions were altered due to rain affecting Saturday’s qualifying, resulting in slower times on Sunday. This qualifying round saw seven different manufacturers filling the top eight spots, emphasizing a competitive balance among teams. The race will proceed with various drivers holding advantageous tire situations stemming from Saturday's events.
- •Maini's pole represents Ford's first in DTM history.
- •Cairoli qualified second, Thiim took third.
- •Seven brands took the top eight positions in qualifying.
- •Lucas Auer, the DTM leader, qualified 13th.
- •Ricardo Feller received a five-place grid penalty.
- 8:29 AMMotorsport.com — DTM Lausitzring: Maiden Ford pole as seven brands hit the top eight!
- 8:29 AMYahoo Sports — DTM Lausitzring: Maiden Ford pole as seven brands hit the top eight!
"In its second year with the Ford Mustang, the US manufacturer has reason to celebrate its first DTM pole position. Arjun Maini delivered a 1:19.750 for HRT and Ford to secure the top spot on the grid after already starting from second on Saturday. The Indian driver was 0.128 seconds faster than Ferrari pilot Matteo Cairoli from Emil Frey Racing. "I cannot thank the team enough, really", said a ...Keep reading
"The Ford Mustang GT3 Evo proved its qualifying strength at the Lausitzring on Sunday: Arjun Maini secured the first-ever Ford pole, with seven different manufacturers occupying the top eight positions
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 21, 2026, 8:29 AMDTM Lausitzring: Maiden Ford pole as seven brands hit the top eight!
In its second year with the Ford Mustang, the US manufacturer has reason to celebrate its first DTM pole position. Arjun Maini delivered a 1:19.750 for HRT and Ford to secure the top spot on the grid after already starting from second on Saturday. The Indian driver was 0.128 seconds faster than Ferrari pilot Matteo Cairoli from Emil Frey Racing. "I cannot thank the team enough, really", said a ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 8:29 AMDTM Lausitzring: Maiden Ford pole as seven brands hit the top eight!
The Ford Mustang GT3 Evo proved its qualifying strength at the Lausitzring on Sunday: Arjun Maini secured the first-ever Ford pole, with seven different manufacturers occupying the top eight positions
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