DTM Round 1 Hockenheim - Page 2

Hazard · 21 Apr 2007, 12:08 (Ref:1896963)

No live qualifying on TV

, but from live timing - things are looking weird!

Firstly, di Resta's in the top 8 and therefore our highest Brit before the last segment. Stoddart is 2nd, so she's outqualified Carroll, Paffett & Green!

Mercedes on the whole looking dodgy, I only see Hakkinen & Spengler in the top 8 in the new shape cars, whereas Audi is faring far better.

Hazard · 21 Apr 2007, 12:18 (Ref:1896967)

I believe di Resta's just qualified 3rd? Spengler on pole from Tomczyk.

(Unconfirmed)

Wow.

Last2LiftOff · 21 Apr 2007, 12:24 (Ref:1896968)

I'll say Hazard, pretty good day for di Resta, and la Rosa - was that a steering rack problem in the final round (my German's not so good)? What happened to Green and Schneider.....yikes! Worth noting, Ekström actually had the fastest lap in 2nd qualifying, I think.

Hazard · 21 Apr 2007, 12:45 (Ref:1896978)

DTM Hockenheim Grid (Beta)

1 - Bruno Spengler [2] - HWA AG Mercedes - AMG Mercedes C-Klasse - 1:34.369

2 - Martin Tomczyk [4] - Team Abt Sportsline - Audi A4 DTM - 1:34.446

3 - Paul di Resta [19] - Persson Motorsport - AMG Mercedes C-Klasse - 1:34.449

4 - Mattias Ekström [3] - Team Abt Sportsline - Audi A4 DTM - 1:34.601

5 - Tom Kristensen [7] - Team Abt Sportsline - Audi A4 DTM - 1:34.681

6 - Timo Scheider [8] - Team Abt Sportsline - Audi A4 DTM - 1:34.686

7 - Mika Häkkinen [6] - HWA AG Mercedes - AMG Mercedes C-Klasse - 1:34.774

8 - Daniel la Rosa [15] - Mucke Motorsport - AMG Mercedes C-Klasse - 0:00.000

9 - Bernd Schneider [1] - HWA AG Mercedes - AMG Mercedes C-Klasse - 1:34.877

10 - Alexandros Margaritis [10] - Persson Motorsport - AMG Mercedes C-Klasse - 1:34.895

11 - Mike Rockenfeller [11] - Team Rosberg - Audi A4 DTM - 1:34.978

12 - Susie Stoddart [14] - Mucke Motorsport - AMG Mercedes C-Klasse - 1:35.107

13 - Jamie Green [5] - HWA AG Mercedes - AMG Mercedes C-Klasse - 1:35.180

14 - Gary Paffett [9] - Persson Motorsport - AMG-Mercedes C-Klasse - 1:35.369

15 - Christian Abt [16] - Team Phoenix - Audi A4 DTM - 1:35.407

16 - Mathias Lauda [18] - Mucke Motorsport - AMG Mercedes C-Klasse - 1:35.411

17 - Adam Carroll [20] - Futurecom TME - Audi A4 DTM - 1:35.466

18 - Alexandre Premat [17] - Team Phoenix - Audi A4 DTM - 1:35.507

19 - Lucas Luhr [12] - Team Rosberg - Audi A4 DTM - 1:35.559

20 - Vanina Ickx [21] - Futurecom TME - Audi A4 DTM - 1:36.691

Last2LiftOff · 21 Apr 2007, 12:57 (Ref:1896980)

That's a terrific look at the "startaufstellung" Hazard, thanks. Seems there's just a few bugs still to be worked out on a some of those cars. Hopefully it adds some real spice in the race tomorrow.

Paul di Resta third in a 2005 car.....wonderful.

Hazard · 21 Apr 2007, 12:59 (Ref:1896982)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Last2LiftOff

That's a terrific look at the "startaufstellung" Hazard, thanks. Seems there's just a few bugs still to be worked out on a some of those cars. Hopefully it adds some real spice in the race tomorrow.

Paul di Resta third in a 2005 car.....amazing.

I wanted to double check that, as I'm not sure where I got the 2005 bit from. Plus some of the lines were running over so I've taken that out.

If it's a 2005 car, indeed - incredible. It might be an '06 though as team mates Paffett & Margaritis are using.

Rest works I think.

Edit: Found where I got it, so yes - it is a 2005 car!

Alfa Fan · 21 Apr 2007, 13:27 (Ref:1896991)

No surprise. Widely expected due to the huge weight advantage 05 cars have this year.

Hazard · 21 Apr 2007, 13:32 (Ref:1896996)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

No surprise. Widely expected due to the huge weight advantage 05 cars have this year.

Is Vanina really that bad?

Last2LiftOff · 21 Apr 2007, 13:45 (Ref:1897001)

If all the 05's were higher-up on the grid Alfa Fan, I'd agree with you. Still lots of bugs to be worked-out up and down the grid, but they obviously found a sweet spot with the car, that others didn't, and di Resta put in a great lap.

Last2LiftOff · 21 Apr 2007, 16:57 (Ref:1897115)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazard

I wanted to double check that, as I'm not sure where I got the 2005 bit from.

Edit: Found where I got it, so yes - it is a 2005 car!

Apparently it's unanimous Hazard.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtm.com

For the first time in DTM history, a two-year old car made it into the final qualifying heat.

Should make for an interesting race tomorrow. Where's the confounded live video stream?

Charlies · 21 Apr 2007, 19:04 (Ref:1897200)

Disappointed Motors TV didn't show qualifying; it isn't as if they had a clashing event. Still with a good mix in the top 10 it looks as if we're in for a close season. Great performance by di Resta; and Carroll just a tenth off Paffett.

flor · 21 Apr 2007, 20:42 (Ref:1897250)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

No surprise. Widely expected due to the huge weight advantage 05 cars have this year.

07: 1070kg
06: 1060kg
05: 1040kg

Last2LiftOff · 22 Apr 2007, 11:57 (Ref:1897622)

Hey is live timing not working? Or, just not up yet?

Euphony · 22 Apr 2007, 13:22 (Ref:1897673)

Ekström won. 2. Tomczyk 3. Spengler
Huge crash in L1. Kristensen, Premat, Stoddard and Carroll not at restart.

Last2LiftOff · 22 Apr 2007, 13:25 (Ref:1897676)

Don't know if I should've had "spoilers" on the thread title or not.

Boy, Mercedes' has some work to do on their 07's.....yikes!

Hazard · 22 Apr 2007, 13:27 (Ref:1897678)

Rather odd race - shortened, insane strategies. Abt Audi almost took a 1-2-3 from nowhere, when it looked like di Resta and Spengler would reign. Strange.

Race Result

Pos	Driver	No	Team	Car	Class	Time
1	Mattias Ekström	3	Team Abt Sportsline	Audi A4 DTM	2007	Running
2	Martin Tomczyk	4	Team Abt Sportsline	Audi A4 DTM	2007	Running
3	Bruno Spengler	2	HWA AG Mercedes	AMG Mercedes C-Klasse	2007	Running
4	Daniel la Rosa	15	Mucke Motorsport	AMG Mercedes C-Klasse	2006	Running
5	Alexandros Margaritis	10	Persson Motorsport	AMG Mercedes C-Klasse	2006	Running
6	Paul di Resta	19	Persson Motorsport	AMG Mercedes C-Klasse	2005	Running
7	Jamie Green	5	HWA AG Mercedes	AMG Mercedes C-Klasse	2007	Running
8	Bernd Schneider	1	HWA AG Mercedes	AMG Mercedes C-Klasse	2007	Running
9	Gary Paffett	9	Persson Motorsport	AMG-Mercedes C-Klasse	2006	Running
10	Timo Scheider	8	Team Abt Sportsline	Audi A4 DTM	2007	Running
11	Mika Häkkinen	6	HWA AG Mercedes	AMG Mercedes C-Klasse	2007	Running
12	Lucas Luhr	12	Team Rosberg	Audi A4 DTM	2006	Running
13	Mike Rockenfeller	11	Team Rosberg	Audi A4 DTM	2006	Running
14	Mathias Lauda	18	Mucke Motorsport	AMG Mercedes C-Klasse	2006	Running
15	Vanina Ickx	21	Futurecom TME	Audi A4 DTM	2005	Running
16	Christian Abt	16	Team Phoenix	Audi A4 DTM	2006	DNF
17	Tom Kristensen	7	Team Abt Sportsline	Audi A4 DTM	2007	DNF
18	Susie Stoddart	14	Mucke Motorsport	AMG Mercedes C-Klasse	2005	DNF
19	Alexandre Premat	17	Team Phoenix	Audi A4 DTM	2006	DNF
20	Adam Carroll	20	Futurecom TME	Audi A4 DTM	2005	DNF

**touringlegend** · 22 Apr 2007, 13:36 (Ref:1897685)

Yes, where the hell did Ekstrom and Tomczyk come from ! I too thought it'd end up as a Spengler - Di Resta finish.

Nasty accident at the start, seems Kristensen at least was taken off to hospital, although he was apparently OK, hopefully just for some precautionary scans.

Rockmunky · 22 Apr 2007, 13:37 (Ref:1897686)

Damn... just got home. missed it

I'll have to wait for the replay tonight i guess...

**touringlegend** · 22 Apr 2007, 13:40 (Ref:1897691)

And whilst I remember, whats this of Carlton Kirby making out that Abt is some sort of bully ? From where I saw it, a Mercedes (Schneider I think) banged into him which no doubt broke his suspension.

TWRv12 · 22 Apr 2007, 14:42 (Ref:1897737)

Quote:

Originally Posted by touringlegend

And whilst I remember, whats this of Carlton Kirby making out that Abt is some sort of bully ? From where I saw it, a Mercedes (Schneider I think) banged into him which no doubt broke his suspension.

Didn't Abt take out Jamie Green in one race last year? Norisring?

Knowlesy · 22 Apr 2007, 14:44 (Ref:1897740)

He didn't take him out I don't think but he certainly....contributed.

**FIRE** · 22 Apr 2007, 16:12 (Ref:1897792)

That was a very nasty crash.

The race itself was nothing special.

Dissapointing result for Green, Hakkinen and Schneider. They have a lot work to do.

**FIRE** · 22 Apr 2007, 16:23 (Ref:1897795)

Spengler gets 50 seconds penalty for contact with Scheider. The Canadian drops to 14th.

Source: http://www.racing1.de/web/dtm/artike...d5515b8291701e

roachy101 · 22 Apr 2007, 17:35 (Ref:1897825)

I think Audi were a little lucky today as Di Resta probably would've won if it wasn't for having a terrible strategy. I'm amazed that Kristensen wasn't seriously injured after that considering it was side on.

zac510 · 22 Apr 2007, 20:27 (Ref:1897958)

Just found the big shunt on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy-jn5xlfYA

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