Race Report – DKM Round 3 in Ampfing
Ampfing, Germany – The Schweppermannring became the stage for one of the most demanding weekends of the 2025 German Kart Championship (DKM) season. Constantly changing weather conditions – from sunshine to heavy rain – challenged teams and drivers alike. Tire strategies and setup adjustments had to be made on the fly, demanding absolute precision and coordination.
Despite the extreme conditions, the Mach1 Motorsport x Wilk Motorsport team delivered impressive performances across the board – with standout results from Emanuel Mai and Rouven Wilk.
Emanuel Mai – Consistent and confident
Emanuel once again proved his racing maturity. A strong P3 in the Super Heat and a determined drive to P4 in the Final earned him valuable championship points. He now sits 5th overall in the DSKC standings – firmly in contention.
Rouven Wilk – On the rise
Rouven continued his upward trend with consistent pace in every session. A solid drive to 7th in the Final and valuable points from the Heats lift him to 6th place overall. His speed and racecraft shine – even in unpredictable conditions.
Erik Müller – Fastest driver of the weekend
In the Super Heat, Erik set the fastest lap of the entire event (44.061 seconds). He fought hard in the Final and finished 13th, despite a spoiler penalty. He now sits 17th overall, with the Top 10 within reach.
Svenja Dreher – Improving steadily
Svenja once again delivered a consistent performance. She secured P8 in the Super Heat and crossed the line P16 in the Final after a front fairing penalty. In the standings, she currently holds 21st place – a solid foundation for the rest of the season.
Sascha Dreher – Rookie shows promise
Youngster Sascha narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Final, despite a strong showing in the Heats. He now sits 32nd overall in a competitive field of 51 drivers – a solid result and an encouraging trajectory for the rookie.
Voices from the Team
🗣️ Ralf Wilk, Team Principal – Wilk Motorsport:
“I’m really proud of our drivers and team. The conditions were incredibly tough, but everyone stayed focused and delivered. Emanuel and Rouven are consistently strong, Erik was blazing fast, and Svenja and Sascha are progressing very well.”
🗣️ Martin Hetschel, CEO – Mach1 Motorsport:
“This weekend was motorsport at its core: unpredictable, emotional, and demanding. Our Zelos chassis performed well in all conditions, and our team showed once again what makes Mach1 special – precision, passion, and teamwork.”
📅 Next stop: Kerpen – August 15–17, 2025
The next round of the DKM takes us to the legendary Erftlandring in Kerpen. A true motorsport classic – and another opportunity for Mach1 Motorsport x Wilk Motorsport to aim for podiums and championship points!
