Christian Engelhart replaces injured Maximilian Paul in DTM at Nürburgring

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Christian Engelhart replaces injured Maximilian Paul in DTM at Nürburgring
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Christian Engelhart has been confirmed as the replacement driver for Maximilian Paul at the Nürburgring, competing with the Grasser team. The 39-year-old German will drive the Lamborghini Temerario, carrying start number 19. Paul was unable to race after suffering injuries from a crash at the Norisring, which also affected the team's participation in Oschersleben. Grasser has acquired a new chassis for this event.

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  • Engelhart returns to DTM after a hiatus.
  • Paul was injured in a crash at the Norisring.
  • Grasser has secured a new chassis.
  • Race takes place at the Nürburgring.
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  • 10:15 AMMotorsport.comGrasser confirms former DTM race winner as replacement: Will Paul test soon?
  • 10:15 AMYahoo SportsGrasser confirms former DTM race winner as replacement: Will Paul test soon?
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The decision has been made: Christian Engelhart will celebrate his DTM comeback with the Grasser team at the Nurburgring. The 39-year-old German will drive the Lamborghini Temerario with start number 19 as a replacement for the injured Maximilian Paul, which initially could not be fielded in Oschersleben after the horror crash at the Norisring. But the Grasser team has bought a new chassis ...Keep reading

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Surprising replacement for Maximilian Paul at Grasser at the Nurburgring, but the injured German could return in less than two weeks

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