Maro Engel secures DTM pole position at Sachsenring following wet qualifying session

Maro Engel qualified on pole position for the DTM race at the Sachsenring on Saturday. The Winward-Mercedes driver clocked a lap time of 1:26.307 during a session that was heavily affected by changing weather conditions. A morning downpour left the track surface damp, making it unsuitable for slick tires and resulting in times approximately ten seconds slower than those expected under dry conditions. This performance allows Engel to reduce his deficit in the overall championship standings to three points. Other competitors, specifically Wittmann and Thiim, struggled to manage the challenging track state during the qualifying runs. The field continues its weekend schedule at the Sachsenring circuit following this weather-disrupted session.

• 10:56 AMMotorsport.com — DTM Sachsenring: Engel on pole as Wittmann and Thiim struggle in the wet