Mercedes-AMG DTM Driver Let Fellow Teammate Pass
Lucas Auer allowed Maro Engel to overtake him after a restart in the DTM race at Hockenheim. The move has raised questions about team orders.
Auer's decision could impact Mercedes-AMG's standing in the championship.
- venue
- Mercedes-Arena
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race details
Auer led the race but slowed after the restart, letting Engel pass. The move came after Auer was no longer in title contention.
rule enforcement
Officials are reviewing whether the action violated DTM's team orders rules. No penalty has been announced yet.
Common questions
did auer get penalized?
no penalty has been announced following the incident.
why did auer let engel pass?
auer explained the move was strategic, but the exact reasoning remains unclear.
Sources
- Illegal DTM team orders at Mercedes-AMG? Auer offers curious explanation Motorsport.com · motorsport.com
- Illegal DTM team orders at Mercedes-AMG? Auer offers curious explanation Yahoo Sports · sports.yahoo.com
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