Audi secures all three DTM titles early
16 Oct 2017|1,489 views
Audi has clinched a one-two win in the penultimate race of the season, securing all three DTM titles early. "It's been a great race and a great day for Audi," Peter Mertens said following the early title decision. The Member of the Board of Management, Technical Development, Audi AG personally watched the thrilling race at the venue and was one of the first to extend congratulations after the finish.
"Today, we secured the drivers' championship for Audi - that was our big aim," said Head of Audi Motorsport Dieter Gass. "The manufacturers' and teams' championships are assured as well. You can't do any better than that. We saw a tremendous race and clinched a one-two victory. Jamie (Green) once again showed a superb performance. Mike (Rockenfeller) drove fantastically as well. Now we're looking forward to a great finale tomorrow in which the DTM fans will get to see a thrilling shootout for the drivers' championship."
The last time Audi secured all three DTM titles in the same year was 13 years ago: In 2004, Mattias Ekstrom won the drivers' championship. The last Audi DTM Champion to date and the first at the wheel of an Audi RS 5 DTM was Mike Rockenfeller in 2013. Jamie Green and Rene Rast will be battling for their first DTM titles on Sunday.
Audi has clinched a one-two win in the penultimate race of the season, securing all three DTM titles early. "It's been a great race and a great day for Audi," Peter Mertens said following the early title decision. The Member of the Board of Management, Technical Development, Audi AG personally watched the thrilling race at the venue and was one of the first to extend congratulations after the finish.
"Today, we secured the drivers' championship for Audi - that was our big aim," said Head of Audi Motorsport Dieter Gass. "The manufacturers' and teams' championships are assured as well. You can't do any better than that. We saw a tremendous race and clinched a one-two victory. Jamie (Green) once again showed a superb performance. Mike (Rockenfeller) drove fantastically as well. Now we're looking forward to a great finale tomorrow in which the DTM fans will get to see a thrilling shootout for the drivers' championship."
The last time Audi secured all three DTM titles in the same year was 13 years ago: In 2004, Mattias Ekstrom won the drivers' championship. The last Audi DTM Champion to date and the first at the wheel of an Audi RS 5 DTM was Mike Rockenfeller in 2013. Jamie Green and Rene Rast will be battling for their first DTM titles on Sunday.
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