With a double podium on Saturday and a one-two-three result on Sunday, Audi managed an impressive start to the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters' (DTM) turbo era at the Hockenheimring. In Sunday's gripping race, Rene Rast from Audi Sport Team Rosberg with a bold strategy won ahead of Nico Muller and Robin Frijns from Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline.

After Saturday's rain battle, the spectators in dry conditions on Sunday saw the first true trial of strength between the Class 1 race cars of Aston Martin, Audi and BMW. The clear winner after 37 thrilling laps was the Audi RS5 DTM.

Rene Rast once again showed an exceptional performance. Following a problem in qualifying, the German had to settle for 16^th on the grid. Even so, the 2017 DTM champion went on to claim his eleventh victory in the DTM. Audi Sport Team Rosberg called Rast into the pits for a tyre change during a safety car period. The Audi driver perfectly used the advantage of the fresh tyres and within just seven laps fought back from 15^th to 1^st place. During the mandatory pit stop on lap 22, he just briefly lost his lead and subsequently drove victory home in commanding style.