Jules Gounon secures pole position at DTM Nurburgring qualifying
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:59 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Jules Gounon of Winward-Mercedes claimed pole position during DTM qualifying at the Nurburgring on August 16. He achieved this feat in challenging weather conditions, setting a new lap record of 1:25.062, breaking the previous record held by Mirko Bortolotti. Gounon had been facing a difficult season prior to this performance. The qualifying session took place under temperatures just below 20 degrees and initial fog. Other competitors included McLaren's Ben Dorr, who finished in a strong position as well.
- •Gounon sets a new lap record at 1:25.062
- •Qualifying took place in foggy conditions
- •Ben Dorr also had a strong qualifying session
- •This marks Gounon's first pole of the season
- •Event held at the Nurburgring circuit
- 1:59 PMYahoo Sports — DTM Nurburgring: ‘Mamba’ bites with pole as Thiim hits back
- 10:00 AMMotorsport.com — DTM Nurburgring: ‘Mamba’ bites with pole as Thiim hits back
"Day of revenge in the DTM at the Nurburgring: Winward-Mercedes driver Jules Gounon, who has had a difficult season so far, secured his first pole of the season in Sunday qualifying in just under 20 degrees and with initial fog. The Frenchman even set a new lap record with 1:25.062, the previous mark having been held by Mirko Bortolotti from 2023 (1:25.118). McLaren youngster Ben Dorr finished ...Keep reading
"Surprise pole for AMG driver Jules Gounon on Sunday at the Nurburgring: Nicki Thiim hits back in the title fight, with the title contenders in the top 10
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 1:59 PMDTM Nurburgring: ‘Mamba’ bites with pole as Thiim hits back
Surprise pole for AMG driver Jules Gounon on Sunday at the Nurburgring: Nicki Thiim hits back in the title fight, with the title contenders in the top 10
- Motorsport.comAug 16, 2026, 10:00 AMDTM Nurburgring: ‘Mamba’ bites with pole as Thiim hits back
Day of revenge in the DTM at the Nurburgring: Winward-Mercedes driver Jules Gounon, who has had a difficult season so far, secured his first pole of the season in Sunday qualifying in just under 20 degrees and with initial fog. The Frenchman even set a new lap record with 1:25.062, the previous mark having been held by Mirko Bortolotti from 2023 (1:25.118). McLaren youngster Ben Dorr finished ...Keep reading
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