DTM, short for Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, is Germany’s premier touring car championship and one of Europe’s most competitive motorsport series. Featuring GT3-based race cars from leading manufacturers, DTM delivers high-speed sprint races on iconic circuits with professional drivers from around the world.
Maximilian Paul has risen from aspiring racer to Lamborghini factory driver through persistence, determination, and perfect timing. His talent was evident early on, but it was his sustained effort and long-term relationship with Lamborghini that secured him a coveted seat with Lamborghini Squadra Corse in 2026. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Paul discussed…
Maximilian Paul’s journey in the DTM has come full circle with his return to Grasser Racing Team, the squad with which he secured his maiden victory in the championship. After navigating the challenges of running his own outfit, Paul Motorsport, while competing on track, the German now enters a new chapter as a Lamborghini works…
HRT Ford Racing made a clear statement ahead of the new DTM season. The team combined proven consistency with bold youth development in its driver line-up. Ford Racing Factory Driver Arjun Maini returned for his sixth year in the series, bringing experience and leadership. Alongside him, Ford Racing Development Driver Finn Wiebelhaus stepped up for…
Emil Frey Racing has confirmed a major change ahead of the 2026 DTM season, as the Swiss squad welcomes Matteo Cairoli to its driver line-up. At the same time, the team will field two brand-new Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo cars in what promises to be a transformative year. The Italian joins the team with vast…
Kelvin van der Linde’s career has followed a clear pattern from the very beginning. He adapts quickly and he fights at the front. The South African began karting at the age of eight and wasted little time in rewriting record books. At just 14, he became the youngest driver to compete in a National South…
Schubert Motorsport will field a formidable line-up for the 2026 DTM season as Marco Wittmann and Kelvin van der Linde take the wheel of the team’s two BMW M4 GT3 EVOs. With one of the grid’s most experienced drivers alongside a returning title contender, the German outfit has set its sights firmly on the drivers’,…
Mercedes-AMG will attack the 2026 DTM season with one clear objective: reclaim the Drivers’ Championship. The manufacturer will field four proven race winners across two teams, maintaining the same formidable line-up that delivered consistent title contention last year. Mercedes-AMG will once again rely on Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf and Winward Racing to spearhead its campaign. The…
Thomas Preining and Ricardo Feller will spearhead Manthey’s DTM campaign in 2026. The team enters the season on the back of a triple title success in 2025. Preining continues in the No. 91 Porsche 911 GT3 R for his fourth consecutive year with the squad. He has already secured six victories and ten additional podium…
Grasser Racing Team (GRT) signalled a bold new chapter as it confirmed Mirko Bortolotti and Maximilian Paul for its DTM campaign with the Lamborghini Temerario GT3. The Austrian squad, backed by Lamborghini Squadra Corse, reunited with former DTM champion Bortolotti and welcomed back Paul, who had delivered the team’s first win in the series. Both…
The 2025 DTM season did not allow a simple storyline to take hold. No driver controlled the championship for long. Instead, the series rewarded sustained management across 16 races, where raw speed mattered as much as tyre use, pit timing, and the ability to absorb pressure without blinking. From the opening round through to the…
