René Rast Seizes Victory at Red Bull Ring, Schubert Motorsport Nears Title

The BMW M Motorsport team continued their impressive streak at the Red Bull Ring, with René Rast taking the win in Sunday’s race in the #33 RoboMarkets BMW M4 GT3. This marked Rast’s second victory of the season and the fourth for Schubert Motorsport. With this triumph, the team reinforced their lead in the championship standings, putting them in a prime position for the title at the season finale. Sheldon van der Linde and Marco Wittmann also made strong showings, finishing sixth and eleventh.

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Rast’s victory was secured after a thrilling performance during Sunday’s race. He climbed up from third place in qualifying and took advantage of a flawless pit stop, taking the lead and holding off Porsche’s Thomas Preining to claim victory. This win not only cements Rast’s position as the highest-ranked BMW driver but also further strengthens Schubert Motorsport’s lead as they head into the final races at Hockenheim.

Spielberg (AUT), 27-29 September 2024. DTM, ADAC, Red Bull Ring, Round 7, René Rast, #33 BMW M4 GT3, Schubert Motorsport, RoboMarkets, DTM

Sheldon van der Linde also contributed to Schubert Motorsport’s success, improving from twelfth to sixth in Sunday’s race. Despite starting from the back on Saturday, he managed to fight his way to eleventh place. On the other hand, Wittmann faced technical difficulties but still managed a respectable finish on Sunday.

Schubert Motorsport is now in a strong position to secure the championship, with its team points advantage offering a cushion before the final showdown. With momentum on its side, the team is set to give its all at Hockenheim.

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