You'd never guess it to look at it, but Turn 1 at Oschersleben is one of the most challenging corners a DTM driver will face during a season. Jamie O'Leary watched the action last weekend and explains why

When you think about the most challenging corners in motorsport, Monza's Parabolica, Suzuka's Esses and Turn 8 at Istanbul Park immediately spring into mind, don't they?

But what about this one for size; Turn 1 at Oschersleben. Right about now I'd guess most of you are thinking, 'what planet is this guy on?' Stick with me though, there's logic behind the apparent madness.

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