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DTM Hockenheim: Auer wins after title drama
Auer wins DTM race as title fight intensifies with Engstler crash.
In brief
Auer wins DTM race as title fight intensifies with Engstler crash. Lucas Auer won the DTM opener at Hockenheim after Thomas Preining missed the title, while Maro Engel crashed out of the race. Originally reported by Autosport.
Auer wins DTM opener
Lucas Auer won the first DTM race at Hockenheim after Thomas Preining missed the title.
Engstler crash drama
Maro Engel crashed after contact with Engstler at the hairpin, losing control and hitting the concrete wall.
Title fight intensifies
Preining, Engel and Wittmann compete for the DTM title with just 28 points left in the season.
Preining's title challenge
Preining dropped to 13th after hitting grass early, but remains the favorite to win the title.
Engel's pitstop delay
Engel's right-rear wheel jammed during pitstop, causing a 16-second delay and dropping him to fourth.
Race outcome
Auer won the race, while Preining, Engel and Wittmann battle for the DTM title in the final race.
What to remember
Lucas Auer won the DTM opener at Hockenheim after Thomas Preining missed the title, while Maro Engel crashed out of the race.
