Grasser Racing appeal rejected, Mirko Bortolotti disqualified at DTM

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Grasser Racing appeal rejected, Mirko Bortolotti disqualified at DTM
Summary

Grasser Racing Team's appeal against the disqualification of Mirko Bortolotti has been rejected by the DMSB on September 25, 2026. The disqualification occurred due to a non-compliant wheel bearing during the DTM race at Oschersleben. Team principal Gottfried Grasser expressed intentions to pursue further reviews of the case with the FIA. The decision puts Bortolotti's win at Oschersleben in question, leaving the championship standings impacted as they approach the season finale.

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  • •Grasser Racing's appeal rejected by DMSB on September 25, 2026.
  • •Mirko Bortolotti disqualified for non-compliant wheel bearing.
  • •The incident occurred during the DTM race at Oschersleben.
  • •Gottfried Grasser aims to challenge the decision with the FIA.
  • •The disqualification affects championship standings ahead of the finale.
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  • 8:32 PMMotorsport.com — "We are going to FIA": Grasser appeal rejected - no DTM champion at finale?
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No success for Grasser Racing Team at the appeals court of the German governing body DMSB (Deutscher Motor Sport Bund) on Friday: The Lamborghini team's appeal against the disqualification of race winner Mirko Bortolotti for a non-compliant wheel bearing at the DTM race at Oschersleben was rejected. The DMSB officially confirmed the decision. Nevertheless, team principal Gottfried Grasser ...Keep reading

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