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Wittmann discusses BMW’s 2026 DTM campaign, his title ambitions and the value of continuity with Schubert Motorsport.

Exclusive: “Our goal is to compete for the title” – Marco Wittmann on BMW’s 2026 DTM campaign

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

Ahead of the 2026 DTM season, Pit Debrief spoke exclusively with Marco Wittmann about his expectations for the new campaign, his continued partnership with BMW and Schubert Motorsport, and his ambitions for the year ahead. The two-time DTM champion entered the season aiming to build on the progress he and the team made during the…

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Preining topped the 2026 DTM testing at the Sachsenring for Manthey Porsche as Maximilian Paul returned 50 days after his Norisring crash

2026 DTM testing | Preining leads Manthey one-two as Paul makes remarkable Sachsenring return

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 week ago1 week ago010 mins

Thomas Preining topped the timesheets as Manthey Porsche secured a one-two during the official DTM test at the Sachsenring, strengthening the team’s position ahead of a crucial stage of the 2026 title fight. Preining, who trails championship leader Maro Engel by just one point with two race weekends remaining, set a 1:17.827 to become the…

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Bortolotti reflects on DTM Race 2 at the Nürburgring, his recovery drive and what lies ahead in the crucial final rounds

Exclusive: “Anything is possible” – Bortolotti reflects on DTM Race 2 at the Nürburgring as season enters crucial final phase

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

Mirko Bortolotti recovered from an early penalty to finish fifth in a chaotic second DTM race at the Nürburgring, limiting the damage after a false start sent him towards the back of the field. The Lamborghini driver received a penalty lap in the opening stages but fought his way back through the order as Safety…

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Engstler reflects on Nürburgring Race 2, DTM tyre strategy frustrations and why he believes the Lamborghini Temerario has strong potential.

Exclusive: “We should stop picking on the car” – Engstler on Nürburgring frustration, DTM tyre rules and Lamborghini’s potential

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

Luca Engstler left the Nürburgring frustrated despite securing another points finish for Lamborghini in a chaotic second DTM race of the weekend. Marco Wittmann eventually claimed victory after a race shaped by incidents, penalties and contrasting tyre strategies. Engstler remained in the mix as the order changed throughout the 39-lap contest, but the Red Bull…

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Kalender reflects on his maiden DTM podium at the Nürburgring, how close he came to victory and his goals for the rest of the season.

Exclusive: “The win is still up for grabs” – Kalender after maiden DTM podium at the Nürburgring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

Tom Kalender secured his maiden DTM podium with a remarkable recovery drive in Race 2 at the Nürburgring, bouncing back from a retirement on Saturday to finish second behind Marco Wittmann. The Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf driver started the race from 11th on the grid but worked his way into contention as strategy, penalties and incidents…

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Matteo Cairoli and Thierry Vermeulen reflect on a mixed 2026 Nürburgring DTM weekend featuring victory, pit-stop trouble and damage.

Cairoli takes victory and frustration from Nürburgring as Vermeulen endures difficult 2026 DTM weekend

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

Emil Frey Racing experienced both the highs and lows of DTM competition at the Nürburgring, as Matteo Cairoli delivered the team’s standout performance of the 2026 weekend with his third win of the season, while Thierry Vermeulen faced a more difficult event that included heavy contact on Saturday and a challenging second race. Despite Sunday’s…

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Maro Engel leads Preining by one point after 2026 DTM Round 6 at the Nürburgring, with all standings provisional pending Bortolotti’s appeal.

DTM | 2026 Nürburgring | Standings after Round 6 (Provisional)

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago010 mins

Maro Engel remains at the top of the 2026 DTM Drivers’ Championship after Round 6 at the Nürburgring, but Thomas Preining has reduced the Mercedes-AMG driver’s provisional advantage to just one point with four races remaining. Preining produced one of the strongest weekends among the title contenders, finishing second behind Matteo Cairoli in Race 1…

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Marco Wittmann takes his 20th DTM victory at the Nürburgring as Tom Kalender and Thomas Preining complete the podium of Race 2

DTM | 2026 Nürburgring | Race 2 | Wittmann claims 20th DTM victory

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Marco Wittmann claimed the 20th DTM victory of his career after mastering a chaotic Race 2 at the Nürburgring, as early collisions, pit-stop problems and penalties repeatedly transformed the order throughout the 39-lap contest. The Schubert Motorsport driver climbed from sixth on the grid and used an aggressive strategy to put himself into victory contention…

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Preining reflects on DTM Qualifying 2 at the Nürburgring, his Race 2 prospects and the challenge of closing the title gap

Exclusive: “We’ll have to take risks” – Preining after Qualifying 2 at the Nürburgring as DTM title fight intensifies

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

After DTM Qualifying 2 at the Nürburgring, Thomas Preining remained focused on maximising his opportunities as he prepared to continue his championship pursuit from eighth on the grid. The Manthey Porsche driver entered Sunday at the Nürburgring second in the standings after strengthening his title challenge with a second-place finish behind Matteo Cairoli in Race…

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Gounon claims DTM pole at the Nürburgring with a new qualifying record, beating Ben Dörr and Matteo Cairoli in Qualifying 2

DTM | 2026 Nürburgring | Qualifying 2 | Gounon sets Nürburgring qualifying record to claim DTM pole

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Jules Gounon delivered a record-breaking performance to secure pole position for the second DTM race at the Nürburgring, beating Ben Dörr and Saturday winner Matteo Cairoli in a tightly contested Qualifying 2. The Mercedes-AMG Team Mann-Filter driver set a 1:25.062 to establish a new DTM qualifying record around the Nürburgring sprint circuit. Gounon beat Dörr…

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