Kelvin van der Linde struggles after crash with Maro Engel at Sachsenring

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Kelvin van der Linde struggles after crash with Maro Engel at Sachsenring
Summary

Kelvin van der Linde was involved in a collision with Maro Engel on the final lap of the race at Sachsenring. Van der Linde expressed frustration over the incident, which marked his seventh failure to finish in 14 races this season. This latest setback follows a previous collision with Engel at Nurburgring. Van der Linde remains a competitive driver but has faced significant challenges throughout the year. The racing community continues to discuss the impact of such incidents on championship standings and driver morale.

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  • Van der Linde collided with Engel on the final lap.
  • This was van der Linde's seventh DNF in 14 races.
  • He previously faced a collision with Engel at Nurburgring.
  • Frustration was high following the incident.
  • Race discussions highlight challenges drivers face in the championship.
Latest Updates
  • 2:10 PMMotorsport.comCrash victim Kelvin van der Linde consoles Maro Engel: "I know how much it hurts"
  • 2:10 PMYahoo SportsCrash victim Kelvin van der Linde consoles Maro Engel: "I know how much it hurts"
What they're saying
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When Kelvin van der Linde was taken out of the race by Maro Engel on the final lap at the Sachsenring, frustration was high. "Who hit me? What an idiot!" the luckless Schubert BMW driver fumed over the radio. No wonder, because van der Linde failed to finish for the seventh time in 14 races this season - and, after the AMG collision at the Nurburgring, had already become a victim of the Mercedes ...Keep reading

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