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Maro Engel penalized for pit stop breach at Lausitzring DTM race

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 6:48 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Maro Engel penalized for pit stop breach at Lausitzring DTM race

Summary

Maro Engel and teammate Jules Gounon of Mercedes-AMG Team Winward received penalty laps during the DTM race at the Lausitzring on Sunday. Both incurred the penalty due to a breach of pit stop regulations involving the same mechanic failing to maintain contact with the wheel. As a result, Engel fell from fifth to tenth place after serving a five-second penalty in the penalty zone. The incident significantly impacted Engel’s position in the race as he aimed for a strong finish.

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By the Numbers

•Engel and Gounon penalized during DTM race at Lausitzring.
•Both drivers penalized for pit stop regulation violations.
•Engel dropped from fifth to tenth place following the penalty.
•Penalty results from a mechanic's failure to maintain wheel contact.

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6:48 PMMotorsport.com — AMG team penalized for both stops: "Blackout" costs Engel DTM lead

What they're saying

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A costly mishap for Mercedes-AMG Team Winward: Both Maro Engel and teammate Jules Gounon were handed a penalty lap during Sunday's DTM race at the Lausitzring due to a breach of the pit stop regulations. In both stops, the same mechanic failed to maintain constant contact with the wheel. The run through the penalty zone, which accounts for five seconds, dropped Engel from fifth to tenth place ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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