Gounon Tops DTM Training at Lausitzring, Dörr Shines
klettwitz – May 9, 2024 – jules gounon dominated the second DTM training session at the Lausitzring, securing the fastest lap. The performance of Gounon in the winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 was notable, but Ben Dörr in the Dörr Motorsport mclaren 720S GT3 emerged as a strong contender, just behind. This event, with it’s high speeds and skilled drivers, has set the stage for an exciting weekend; expert analysis will follow.
Gounon Tops the Charts in DTM Training, Dörr Shows Promise at Lausitzring
Jules Gounon set the pace in the second DTM training session at the Lausitzring, driving the Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 to the fastest lap. however, Ben Dörr in the Dörr Motorsport McLaren 720S GT3 emerged as a significant contender, closely trailing Gounon.
Gounon’s Leading Time
Gounon clocked in a time of 1 minute, 20.595 seconds, securing the top spot.His performance underscores the Mercedes-AMG GT3’s competitiveness on the Lausitzring circuit.
Dörr’s Remarkable Run
Ben Dörr, considered a surprise man of the season so far,
came remarkably close to Gounon’s time, finishing only 0.011 seconds behind. This near-miss highlights Dörr’s skill and the potential of the Dörr Motorsport McLaren 720S GT3.
Top Three Finishers
Lucas Auer, driving the landgraf Motorsport Mercedes-AMG GT3, completed the top three, further solidifying Mercedes-AMG’s strong showing in the training session.
DTM Lausitzring Training 2: Top 10 Results
- 1. Jules Gounon – WINWARD Racing – mercedes-AMG GT3
- 2. Ben Dörr – Dörr Motorsport – McLaren 720S GT3
- 3. Lucas Auer – Landgraf Motorsport – Mercedes-AMG GT3
- 4. Maximilian Paul – Paul Motorsport – Lamborghini Huracán GT3
- 5. René Rast – Schubert Motorsport – BMW M4 GT3
- 6. Sheldon van der Linde – Schubert Motorsport – BMW M4 GT3
- 7. Jack Aitken – Emil Frey Racing – Ferrari 296 GT3
- 8. Thomas Preining – Manthey EMA – Porsche 911 GT3 R
- 9. Ricardo Feller – Land-Motorsport – Audi R8 LMS GT3
- 10. thierry vermeulen – Emil Frey Racing – Ferrari 296 GT3
