Nicki Thiim and Tom Kalender clash during race at the Sachsenring

Nicki Thiim and Tom Kalender collided on the track during Saturday’s race at the Sachsenring. The incident follows an earlier confrontation between the two drivers at the Nurburgring, where Thiim criticized the Landgraf driver’s tactics. Following the latest encounter, the Aston Martin title contender accused Kalender of failing to leave sufficient space while defending his position. Regulations require drivers to provide adequate room during defensive maneuvers, a point Thiim emphasized in his post-race verbal critique. The ongoing tension between the two competitors has escalated throughout the season, with Thiim suggesting that Mercedes-AMG orchestrated earlier incidents involving the Landgraf driver. The Sachsenring event marks the latest development in the friction between the drivers as the championship season continues.

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