Overview

• Jack Aitken reclaimed the lead from Rene Rast with an outside overtake in turn 6 during the penultimate lap, clinching victory in the 2025 DTM race at Lausitzring.
• Rene Rast struggled with worn-out tires from the previous day, which compromised his defense and allowed Aitken to close the gap and overtake late in the race.
• Jules Gounon, who started 13th, made an impressive recovery and nearly overtook Rast in a photo finish, ultimately finishing just 0.045 seconds behind in third place.
• Aitken's Emil-Frey Ferrari team excelled in tire management, giving him a crucial advantage in the final stint despite an earlier slow pit stop and steering issues from a collision with Thomas Preining.
• The race showcased intense competition, with strategic decisions on tire use and pit stops playing pivotal roles in determining the podium placements.