Mirko Bortolotti Disqualified from DTM Race at Oschersleben Amid Appeal
Mirko Bortolotti, a driver for Lamborghini, has been disqualified from the DTM race held at Oschersleben due to a technical violation concerning wheel bearing homologation. This disqualification is currently provisional as Grasser Racing has filed an appeal against the ruling.
The disqualification was confirmed following a post-race technical inspection that revealed the wheel bearing did not meet DTM homologation standards. As a result, Bortolotti lost what would have been his first DTM victory since the 2024 Red Bull Ring race, a significant event for his title campaign.
Grasser Racing's appeal has suspensive effect under DTM regulations, meaning Bortolotti remains classified as the race winner until the appeal is resolved. The case will be reviewed by the Sports Court of the German Motor Sport Federation in Frankfurt, although the timeline for this hearing is currently uncertain. The outcome could affect the championship standings, with potential point implications for other drivers if the disqualification is upheld.
