Differential drama surrounding Timo Glock: Were Ben Dorr's ramp angles swapped?

The dispute surrounding Timo Glock and the McLaren team Dorr has become increasingly contentious. Following the Sunday race at the Nurburgring, Glock expressed dissatisfaction, stating that there were "a car and a B car" at Dorr Motorsport. In response, the German McLaren squad released an unusual press statement, addressing the rumors about differing differentials on the racing cars of Ben Dorr and Timo Glock.

According to the team, the DMSB (Deutscher Motor Sport Bund) was invited to inspect the differentials, which were found to be identical and compliant with regulations. Both drivers then proceeded to the race with the same components. Team owner Rainer Dorr confirmed that both vehicles now share the same material, a clear response to Glock's accusation that he is not receiving the same equipment.

The rumors about altered ramp angles for Ben Dorr's McLaren have been circulating in the DTM paddock, but Dorr denies these claims. The ramp angle directly affects the car's rotation during corners, and any alteration would be a clear violation of DTM GT3 homologation rules. During the Norisring weekend, five cars, including Dorr's McLaren, were inspected for irregularities.

The DMSB had planned to investigate the differentials before the season, and the inspection was likely based on the qualifying results. The cars that were checked included Ben Dorr's McLaren, Thierry Vermeulen's Ferrari, and others. No disqualifications occurred after the Norisring investigation, and it appears that Dorr requested the inspection to quell rumors.

The DMSB conducted the inspection to help the team de-escalate the situation, although the team has now made the issue a public matter.