Quotes ahead of the DTM Lausitzring Sprint 12.08.2020: Gerhard Berger, Chairman ITR e. V. “Now, it is stroke upon stroke in the DTM. Three double header events at Lausitzring, at Nürburgring and at Zolder, that is quite tough for drivers and teams. Of c

Gerhard Berger, Chairman ITR e. V.



“Now, it is stroke upon stroke in the DTM. Three double header events at Lausitzring, at Nürburgring and at Zolder, that is quite tough for drivers and teams. Of course, like in any other sport, we are missing the spectators, our fans. As a result, the joy about being able to welcome spectators again for the fourth DTM round at Assen is all the bigger.



 We can hardly wait for the fans to return as they incorporate the unique flair of the DTM. And we are working hard to ensure that the grandstands at other race tracks can be re-opened, too.”




Mike Rockenfeller, Audi Sport Team Phoenix



“I have enjoyed every single lap at Spa and I am super happy that the DTM season has started. Finally, we are racing again and from now on almost every weekend. That comes with new experiences for me as well. My team and I will be staying at the race track throughout the week.



There is much to do on the cars and with the engineers. Lausitzring is tricky and not quite my favourite circuit. However, both track configurations are good for overtaking. Personally, I slightly prefer the longer lay-out. Things didn’t go quite as planned for me at Spa, so I hope we have drawn the right conclusions. I think it will be a hot weekend in every way.”




Lucas Auer, BMW Team RMR



“I have a very special connection with Lausitzring. When racing for Peter Mücke’s team, I did a lot of testing there in Formula 3 and in touring cars, and it is where I scored my maiden DTM race win. I like both configurations, both provide good opportunities for overtaking, particularly the longer circuit.



After Spa, I was basicially happy, the qualifying sessions and the races went quite well for me. But all BMWs weren’t fast enough. That is what we are working on 24/7, to improve. I think that the Friday with its two free practice sessions will be very important for us.”





Fabio Scherer, WRT Team Audi Sport

“Taking Eau Rouge flat out is always something special. When you position the car in the right way, you carry a lot of momentum for the uphill straight. I only found out after the race that I had broken the DTM speed record at Spa.


After my transition from single-seaters, I have learned a lot in my first touring car races and even came close to scoring my first championship points. The fact that we have Friday practice sessions back at Lausitzring is helpful for me. For me as a DTM rookie, all the races are a new challenge.”






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