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Nicki Thiim crashes into Jules Gounon, both affected in DTM race

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Nicki Thiim crashes into Jules Gounon, both affected in DTM race

Summary

Nicki Thiim's hopes for the DTM title ended abruptly on September 13 during the race at Sachsenring. A collision with Winward Mercedes driver Jules Gounon, who was just re-entering the track post-pit stop, resulted in Gounon sustaining an injury to his left hand. The incident was described as dramatic, with Thiim's Aston Martin hitting Gounon's car hard on the right front. Following the crash, the race continued, leaving the implications for both drivers yet to be fully understood as they deal with fallout from the incident.

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•Nicki Thiim crashed into Jules Gounon during the DTM race on September 13
•Gounon sustained a left hand injury from the collision
•The crash occurred as Gounon returned to the track from a pit stop
•Thiim's title hopes took a significant hit following the incident
•The race continued after the crash, implications are still unfolding

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5:44 PMMotorsport.com — Title hopes over, Gounon injured: Why did Nicki Thiim lose control?

What they're saying

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Nicki Thiim's title hopes were shattered in Sunday's DTM race at the Sachsenring when he crashed into Winward Mercedes driver Jules Gounon, who was just returning to the track after his second pit stop. It happened in dramatic fashion, as the "Mamba" was hit hard on the right front by the Aston Martin, leaving the Frenchman with an injury to his left hand. "I don't know what happened," ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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