Emil Frey Racing takes points and another fastest pit stop at Oschersleben as Cairoli and Vermeulen target a Nürburgring recovery.
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Emil Frey Racing targets 2026 DTM Nürburgring response after Oschersleben struggles

Emil Frey Racing secured points in both races during a challenging fifth round of the 2026 DTM season at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. Thierry Vermeulen climbed seven positions to finish ninth in Race 1, while Matteo Cairoli took 11th on Saturday and 10th on Sunday. However, the team struggled to match the outright pace of…

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Thomas Preining reflects on his Oschersleben Race 2 podium, costly pit-stop delay and major points haul in a standout DTM weekend.
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Preining hails phenomenal 2026 DTM Oschersleben weekend despite Race 2 setback

Thomas Preining described his Oschersleben weekend as “phenomenal” after completing Round 5 of the 2026 DTM season with third place in Race 2. The Manthey driver claimed pole position for both races, converted Saturday’s front-row start into victory and led much of Sunday’s contest. However, a delay during his second mandatory pit stop dropped him…

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Maro Engel leads the 2026 DTM standings by 21 points after Oschersleben as Preining and Bortolotti score landmark wins in Round 5.
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DTM | 2026 Oschersleben | Standings after Round 5

Maro Engel strengthened his position at the top of the 2026 DTM Drivers’ Championship standings during Round 5 at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. The Mercedes-AMG Team Ravenol driver finished third in Race 1 before taking second on Sunday. Consequently, Engel increased his total to 145 points and established a 21-point advantage over former championship leader…

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F4 Germany returns in 2027 with seven rounds, DTM support, FIA certification and a €500,000 prize fund for young drivers in Europe
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F4 Germany returns in 2027 with DTM-backed seven-round calendar

Germany will regain a national Formula 4 championship in 2027 as Gedlich Racing launches a new FIA-certified F4 Germany series with support from the Deutscher Motor Sport Bund (DMSB). The championship will feature seven rounds and 21 races between April and September. Five events will support the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, while two will join ADAC…

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Engel credits Winward strategy and pit stops for his DTM Oschersleben Race 2 podium, which strengthened his championship lead
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Engel credits Winward for Race 2 podium and extends DTM championship lead at Oschersleben

Maro Engel praised Winward Racing’s strategy and pit-stop execution after climbing from seventh on the grid to finish second in DTM Race 2 at Oschersleben. Engel followed his third-place finish on Saturday with another podium on Sunday, completing a strong weekend that allowed him to extend his lead in the DTM drivers’ championship. Mirko Bortolotti…

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Mirko Bortolotti won DTM Race 2 at Oschersleben, delivering the first global victory for Lamborghini’s new Temerario GT3.
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DTM | 2026 Oschersleben | Race 2 | Bortolotti takes historic first victory for Lamborghini Temerario

Mirko Bortolotti claimed victory in DTM race 2 at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, securing the first global win for the new Lamborghini Temerario GT3. The TGI Team by GRT driver used a well-executed pit-stop strategy to rise from sixth on the grid and beat championship leader Maro Engel by 3.027 seconds. Pole-sitter Thomas Preining lost…

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Thomas Preining claimed a second DTM pole at Oschersleben Qualifying 2, beating Luca Engstler as his dominant weekend continued
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DTM | 2026 Oschersleben | Qualifying 2 | Preining claims back-to-back pole starts

Thomas Preining continued his dominant DTM weekend at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben by securing pole position in Qualifying 2. The Manthey Porsche driver set a 1:22.400 to beat Luca Engstler by 0.105 seconds and complete a clean sweep of the weekend’s qualifying sessions. Marco Wittmann qualified third for Schubert Motorsport, while Arjun Maini and championship…

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Engstler reflects on his Oschersleben Race 1 podium, ABT’s progress and the development of Lamborghini’s new Temerario GT3 in the DTM
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Engstler says Oschersleben DTM Race 1 podium felt “almost as sweet as the win”

Luca Engstler believes Red Bull Team ABT made an important step forward with the new Lamborghini Temerario GT3 after he finished second in Race 1 of the 2026 DTM weekend at Oschersleben. Engstler started alongside pole-sitter Thomas Preining on the front row and lost second place to Maro Engel during the opening lap. However, a…

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Maro Engel reflects on his Oschersleben Race 1 podium, a pit-stop issue and return to the top of the 2026 DTM standings once more.
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Engel hails strong first half after reclaiming 2026 DTM championship lead in Oschersleben

Maro Engel reclaimed the 2026 DTM Drivers’ Championship lead after securing third place in Race 1 at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. The Mercedes-AMG driver passed Luca Engstler at the start and initially followed race leader Thomas Preining. However, tyre management gradually separated the leading pair before a pit-stop issue cost Engel second place. Nevertheless, Engel…

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Preining dominated DTM Race 1 at Oschersleben, taking his first win at the circuit as Maro Engel claimed the points lead
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DTM | 2026 Oschersleben | Race 1 | Preining dominates as Engel takes championship lead

Thomas Preining converted pole position into a commanding victory during DTM Race 1 at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. The Manthey Porsche driver controlled the 40-lap contest to secure his second win of the season and his first DTM triumph at the circuit. Luca Engstler finished 1.601 seconds behind in second and claimed his first podium…

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