DTM corrects René Rast’s penalty, which now applies to Loïc Duval

The previously notified penalty for René Rast was in fact for fellow Audi driver Loïc Duval, who had qualified in 17th place for today’s second race at the Red Bull Ring.

The Team Phoenix mechanics broke the parc fermé regulations to replace a broken bonnet bracket, which is not permitted under article 45.3.1 of the sporting regulations. Each car has a joker to allow them to work on the car once during the season, but Duval’s has already been used.

The DTM initially said the penalty was for René Rast, but it was clarified to be Duval’s.

As a consequence, Duval will now start from the back of the grid, promoting Mercedes’ Lucas Auer just one place.

The stewards also investigated BMW’s Bruno Spengler for allegedly blocking Mercedes’ Lucas Auer, but took no action.