With qualifying at the Sachsenring reaching its critical stage, Mercedes-AMG title contender Lucas Auer spun off at Turn 8 and hit the tire barrier with his car's left front. Although Auer emerged unharmed from the incident, the crash forced officials to stop the session prematurely.
BMW capitalized on the disrupted qualifying to secure pole position, while Mercedes driver Tom Kalender and Audi guest starter Simon Connor had set times before the red flag was shown. forestarrow.help

