DT Motorsport Mechanic Clarifies Piston Change in Cadet B Kart Race

Key summary

Cheat, a mechanic for DT Motorsport, addressed controversy regarding a piston change on race car number 69. He explained that the engine received from the project had run two races and extensive practice sessions before developing issues during pre-race warm-ups. After inspecting the engine, he found scoring on the old piston and consulted with a senior mechanic who confirmed the alternative piston was legal under the rules. The team successfully passed technical inspections conducted by factory representatives from IAME both before and after the final race, where the car finished first.