Berlin '5 Things' Short: What We Learned
/ Jul 16, 2025, 09:11AM IST
A sharp, no-fluff recap of the big takeaways from Berlin's Round 14 at Tempelhof. What stood out: Oliver Rowland clinching his first title, Jaguar's double-win weekend, rookie Felipe Drugovich scoring points, Porsche having a rough patch, and the team standings heating up. Perfect for a quick catch-up.
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