Nicki Thiim claims DTM pole position at Lausitzring for Aston Martin
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 8:22 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Nicki Thiim secured pole position for Aston Martin during DTM qualifying at Lausitzring on June 20, 2026. He set a record-breaking lap time of 1:19.463, surpassing Lucas Auer's previous record by 0.364 seconds. Arjun Maini, driving for HRT, finished just behind him, showcasing the Ford Mustang's pace. Thiim faces challenging weather conditions which could impact the race. The event is taking place today, with the main race scheduled later.
- •Thiim recorded a time of 1:19.463 in qualifying.
- •Aston Martin leads the grid, followed closely by Ford's Maini.
- •Thiim's lap beats Auer's previous Lausitzring qualifying record.
- •The race will take place later today under potentially challenging weather.
- 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — DTM Lausitzring: Aston Martin pole ahead of Ford, disaster for BMW
- 8:22 AMMotorsport.com — DTM Lausitzring: Aston Martin pole ahead of Ford, disaster for BMW
"Second DTM pole for Nicki Thiim: The Aston Martin factory driver clocked a record-breaking lap of 1:19.463 during Saturday's DTM qualifying at the Lausitzring - improving Lucas Auer's qualifying record from the previous year by 0.364 seconds. The Dane was also 0.062 seconds faster than HRT pilot Arjun Maini, who proved the Ford Mustang's single-lap strength. "This isn't really our weather, but ...Keep reading
"Surprise result in Saturday qualifying at the Lausitzring: Nicki Thiim secures pole for Aston Martin, while Porsche and BMW face disappointment
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 8:22 AMDTM Lausitzring: Aston Martin pole ahead of Ford, disaster for BMW
Surprise result in Saturday qualifying at the Lausitzring: Nicki Thiim secures pole for Aston Martin, while Porsche and BMW face disappointment
- Motorsport.comJun 20, 2026, 8:22 AMDTM Lausitzring: Aston Martin pole ahead of Ford, disaster for BMW
Second DTM pole for Nicki Thiim: The Aston Martin factory driver clocked a record-breaking lap of 1:19.463 during Saturday's DTM qualifying at the Lausitzring - improving Lucas Auer's qualifying record from the previous year by 0.364 seconds. The Dane was also 0.062 seconds faster than HRT pilot Arjun Maini, who proved the Ford Mustang's single-lap strength. "This isn't really our weather, but ...Keep reading
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