
Rockenfeller secures first ever DTM pole
Mike Rockenfeller secured pole position at Brands Hatch. The Audi driver lapped the British circuit in 42.090, about two tenths faster than local driver Gary Paffett in second.
Mike Rockenfeller secured pole position at Brands Hatch. The Audi driver lapped the British circuit in 42.090, about two tenths faster than local driver Gary Paffett in second.
Championship leader Bruno Spengler has been penalized with a two-place grid drop ahead of the DTM races at Brands Hatch.
Former BTCC driver Jonathan Adam has tested the Motorbase Performance Ford Focus ST at Brands Hatch, sparking speculation the 26-year-old may be in the frame for a third car for the second half of the season.
Alain Menu has taken his first pole position since Brands Hatch 2009 at the Hungaroring, after a strategic error from Chevrolet means Rob Huff will start 12th in both of tomorrow’s races.
After a problem filled debut at Brands Hatch, Dynojet Racing driver Frank Wrathall was in the thick of it at Donington Park, taking his first finish in the NGTC Toyota Avensis.
With more cars switching to the low-cost turbocharged engine this season, we saw a greater variety in terms of lap times and speed at Brands Hatch. So who’s got the best car for this year?
The AmD Milltek Racing team left Brands Hatch with their best ever result with 12th in the third race for new signing Tom Onslow-Cole.
Mat Jackson left Brands Hatch as the independents’ points leader after two class victories, but also second in the overall championship, eight points shy of his former team-mate Jason Plato.
Chevrolet driver Alex MacDowall’s weekend went from bad to worse, as the 20-year-old picked up a seven point endorsement on his competition licence for a multitude of offences at Brands Hatch.
Jason Plato wins his record breaking 61st BTCC race atthe first round at Brands Hatch, whilst pole sitter Matt Neal was knocked out at Druids and recorded a DNF.