Paffett extends the suspense in Adria

Gary Paffett (Mercedes), mathematically, can still play the title in DTM. With two races remaining, the Briton is 14 points behind Paul di Resta (Mercedes) and 11 behind Bruno Spengler (Mercedes). From then on, the pole acquired at Adria, the penultimate round of the championship, can allow him to continue dreaming. “ In the title race, I am only third but I felt extremely good throughout this session, says Paffett, test pilot McLaren en F1. I will try to do my best, and in particular to win the last two races, but my situation also depends on the results of Paul di Resta and Bruno Spengler. »

Author of his eighth pole position in DTM, the 2005 champion can therefore dream of a new title. But the Briton could also prove to be a referee in the duel between Paul di Resta, leader of the general classification and sixth in Adria qualifying, and Bruno Spengler, second in the DTM and second in qualifying this Saturday. At the end of the Italian round of the championship, the positions between the three Mercedes drivers should become clearer. One thing is certain, this season will not be Audi's.