Short-notice entry in the 1,000-kilometre race at Hockenheim: In wet conditions, the driver duo defended their class lead through two pit stops – before Lennart Wolf later spoke about his future during the livestream.
Wolfenbüttel/Hockenheim. An impressive charge through the field, difficult weather conditions and ultimately a bitter end: For Lennart Wolf, the 1,000-kilometre race at the Hockenheimring on Sunday, 25 October, became a day of motorsport full of contrasts.
Together with Thorsten Kramer, Lennart Wolf competed for ATT Auto Teile Tuning. Their Renault Clio 3 RS, carrying race number 72, qualified 17th on the grid among a total of 25 cars on Saturday.
Rain and an additional challenge
Rain on Sunday morning presented the drivers with additional challenges. With the relatively small number 72, the team faced a diverse field that included several significantly more powerful racing cars.
Due to the short-notice entry, Lennart Wolf was unable to take part in Friday’s practice session. On Saturday, however, both Lennart Wolf and Thorsten Kramer participated in qualifying and prepared for Sunday’s race.
Thorsten Kramer took the start on Sunday before Lennart Wolf took over the cockpit during a driver change.
One special feature of the number 72 was an onboard live camera, giving viewers a direct insight into the racing action from inside the car.
Early class lead defended through two pit stops
The 1,000-kilometre race was divided into two sections of 3 hours and 30 minutes each. During the first part of the race, the driver duo produced a remarkable charge through the field.
Early on, the team managed to take first place in their class. Even more impressive: the drivers successfully maintained their lead through two pit stops. At one point, their first-place position could also be seen in the online live timing.
Strategy played an important role during the pit stops. The required 3-minute-and-30-second stationary period was used effectively to complete the necessary work and driver changes.
But then came the setback. On one of the Hockenheimring’s long straights, the car suffered a technical failure. The number 72 rolled safely off the racing line, leaving the track clear for the remaining competitors.
This brought Lennart Wolf and Thorsten Kramer’s race to an early end during the first section. As they were unable to complete the required minimum distance of 75 percent, the driver duo did not receive a classification in the final results.
Live on the microphone after the race
For Lennart Wolf, however, the motorsport day was not over yet.
In the afternoon, he joined the YouTube livestream of the DMV Goodyear Racing Days. Speaking with a fellow commentator and friend, the conversation focused not only on the ongoing racing action but also on Lennart Wolf’s sporting future and the next steps in his motorsport career.
Lennart Wolf used the opportunity to discuss his ambitions and goals in motorsport while also contributing to the commentary of the ongoing race.
The interview begins at 6:31 in the recording. Anyone who would like to watch his appearance or follow the entire race can find the broadcast here:
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The long-term goal: GT3 racing
Despite the early retirement, Lennart Wolf is already looking ahead. His long-term goal is to compete in the top tier of German GT racing with GT3 machinery. Cars in this high-performance category are used in championships including the DTM and ADAC GT Masters.
The race weekend at Hockenheim also provided an opportunity to speak with various racing teams about potential prospects for the 2027 season. No concrete agreements have been reached at this stage.
To turn opportunities like these into reality, committed sponsors and long-term corporate partners are essential.
Companies from Wolfenbüttel, Braunschweig and the surrounding region in particular are invited to support the ambitious racing driver on the next stage of his journey.
By temporarily taking the class lead at Hockenheim, Lennart Wolf demonstrated the sporting potential that can emerge even from a short-notice race entry. The focus now is on turning that performance into new opportunities for the upcoming season.