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The Italian driver, behind the wheel of the SSR Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2, put on a performance that stunned his rivals, despite carrying the weighty baggage of Balance of Performance (BoP) penalties.

His triumph in Saturday’s race and a pole position for Sunday, followed by a respectable fourth-place finish, have now placed him at the top of the championship standings. But, as with all stories of extraordinary success, there are whispers; was the Lamborghini overperforming?

The paddock is buzzing with questions, and many drivers, including three-time DTM champion René Rast, are wondering if Bortolotti’s Lamborghini was truly hindered by the hefty ballast it carried, or if the car had more pace in reserve than anyone expected.

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Lamborghini Dorminates Red Bull Ring, But DTM Rivals Question Team’s “Overperformance”

IN Lamborghini, Red Bull Ring, DTM, Racing, Huracan EVO, Mirko Bortolotti, Austria

The DTM weekend at the Red Bull Ring saw some raised eyebrows, and most of them were aimed squarely at one man: Mirko Bortolotti.

“When I’m in front I can control the race,” Mortara had announced after qualifying. From the second lap on, this was the case. The Italian managed to successfully pull clear of his immediate rivals and gain more than a three-second advantage some of the time. “My car was simply perfect today,” Mortara said after crossing the finish line. “I’m proud of this success and overjoyed. I’m hoping for this to continue to tomorrow.”

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Audi's Fifth DTM Victory

IN Audi, DTM, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Manufacturer, 2015 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, M4 DTM, RS5 DTM, AMG DTM

Five victories in nine races and the lead of the manufacturers’ classification - Audi is currently the best manufacturer in the DTM, halfway through the 2015 season

The production-based, 330 bhp concept car is assembled in accordance with TCR Regulations and is intended to allow Volkswagen to evaluate a possible customer racing programme as of the 2016 season. In order to accelerate the development process, the new Golf will be tested under competitive conditions in the TCR between now and the end of the season.

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TCR-prepped Golf wins at its debut race.

IN Singapore, Golf, TCR, Touringcar Racer International Series, Volkswagen, Pol Rosell

The race Golf we reported about last week made headlines by winning its debut race, claiming its first victory at the Touringcar Racer International Series (TCR) in Austria.

Rockenfeller, who scored his maiden DTM victory at Zandvoort, started from fifth place and wasn’t able to improve his position during the race. In sixth to eighth place, Jamie Green (Mercedes-Benz), Timo Scheider (Audi) and Mercedes-Benz driver Gary Paffett still scored points for the championship. Italian Edoardo Mortara, who occupied fourth place in qualifying with his Audi A4 DTM, spun after a collision on the opening lap of the race and dropped back to the end of the field. Mortara came home 16th. The fourth DTM race weekend of the season takes place at the Lausitzring from June 17th till 19th.

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Tomczyk Wins From Schumacher At Red Bull Ring

IN DTM, 2011, Spielberg

Spielberg provided a fantastic backdrop for the third round of the DTM at the Red Bull Ring in Austria.