DTM 2025: Porsche Beats Bmw in Final-Lap Drama

DTM 2025 Season Finale: A Thrilling Showdown at Hockenheim

An incredibly tense end to the DTM 2025 season unfolded yesterday at the Hockenheim. A breathtaking final round closing out a year full of drama and excitement. After months of intense competition and spectacular racing, Porsche came out on top in the last race of the season, sealing what has been a truly outstanding championship campaign.

Race 1 results: Ultra wet Conditions Hand Porsche 2025 DTM Title

The German circuit, which had gradually dried up after the rain-hit Race 1 on Saturday, delivered a thrilling final Sunday. The drivers’ title still wide open right up to the final lap. And it was in those last few meters that the decisive twist arrived: Turkish driver Ayhancan Güven, behind the wheel of the iconic “Grello” Porsche from Team Manthey, snatched victory in a heart-stopping finale.

All-Out Battle: Porsche vs BMW DTM 2025 finale

The finale reached boiling point when Marco Wittmann’s BMW M4 GT3 went head-to-head in a spectacular duel with Ayhancan Güven’s Porsche 911 GT3 R. Wittmann attacked and took the lead — a move that would have handed the championship to Lucas Auer. However, Güven hit back with a moment destined to go down in DTM history: in front of packed grandstands, he launched a breathtaking counterattack at the Hockenheim Sachskurve.

Despite having two wheels on the grass, the Turkish driver managed to complete the overtake and crossed the line with just 0.169 seconds in hand over Wittmann, securing a legendary victory. Maro Engel rounded out the podium after an unforgettable final showdown.

Post-Race Protests: Güven Confirmed as Winner

Controversy erupted after the race when BMW lodged an official protest with the stewards. They claimed that Ayhancan Güven had made an illegal move at the hairpin, just three corners from the finish. However, race control deemed the maneuver to be fair, ruling that Marco Wittmann had changed his line under braking. A move not permitted under DTM regulations.

With yesterday’s result, Ayhancan Güven officially entered the history books as the first-ever Turkish DTM champion. It’s a historic milestone for the Team Manthey EMA driver, who crowned a season of consistency and courage with a dramatic photo-finish victory.

Marco Wittmann’s Charge from P17

Second-place finisher Marco Wittmann can also leave Hockenheim with his head held high. Starting all the way back from P17 in his BMW M4 GT3, the German driver produced a spectacular comeback, coming within a heartbeat of victory. After the race, Wittmann reflected on his effort:

“What a comeback from us. When you start 17th and end up fighting for the win, you have done a really good job. I really wanted to win. Shortly before the finish, I saw an opportunity and passed Ayhancan Güven. Unfortunately, he countered quickly. Despite that, and given our fightback, second place is a fantastic result.”

An epic duel between Güven and Wittmann provided the perfect ending to a DTM 2025 season packed with drama, unforgettable battles, and edge-of-your-seat racing action.