Pit Debrief

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Pit Debrief

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Chiara Martin

Maro Engel sends a message during Qualifying 1 of the 2026 DTM Red Bull Ring season opener, taking pole position.
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DTM | 2026 Red Bull Ring | Qualifying 1 | Engel takes first pole of the season

Chiara Martin04 mins

After a disrupted and at times chaotic build-up to the DTM 2026 opener at the Red Bull Ring, teams entered Qualifying 1 with limited preparation and plenty of uncertainty. Schedule issues and interruptions disrupted Friday’s running, while a delayed qualifying simulation left teams scrambling to gather meaningful data on the new tyre. Mercedes-AMG set the…

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Lamborghini remains unchanged as BoP shifts ahead of the DTM 2026 Red Bull Ring opening race, leaving the new Temerario under pressure.
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Lamborghini is left unchanged as BoP shifts ahead of the DTM 2026 Red Bull Ring opening race

Chiara Martin03 mins

Just days after one of the most complex Balance of Performance (BoP) calculations in recent history, the 2026 DTM season opener at the Red Bull Ring has already produced its first major adjustments. Officials introduced the changes after Friday’s running, which included a delayed qualifying simulation originally lost to weather during pre-season testing. They targeted…

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Exclusive: Cairoli aims to perform at the highest level in DTM 2026 as he prepares for debut season with Emil Frey Racing.
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Exclusive: Cairoli aims to “perform at the highest level” ahead of DTM 2026 debut

Chiara Martin05 mins

Matteo Cairoli will make his long-awaited debut in the DTM in 2026, at the Red Bull Ring, joining Emil Frey Racing as part of a major reset for the Swiss outfit. The team enters its fourth DTM campaign with a refreshed line-up and two brand-new Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo cars, marking a transformative step as…

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Van der Linde returns to DTM with Schubert Motorsport in 2026, chasing the one title that has eluded him and a legacy built on hard work.
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Exclusive: Van der Linde on his DTM return – “I don’t want to finish second again”

Chiara Martin07 mins

Kelvin van der Linde has never been a driver who does things by halves. From becoming South Africa’s youngest ever National Champion at 16, to claiming back to back European titles before his 19th birthday, to winning some of the world’s most prestigious endurance races, his career has been defined by a relentless pursuit of…

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Bortolotti DTM 2026: Focus on development as Lamborghini prepares new Temerario GT3 for Red Bull Ring opener.
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Bortolotti embraces new DTM challenge despite early Lamborghini setbacks

Chiara Martin05 mins

Mirko Bortolotti heads into the 2026 DTM season facing one of the biggest challenges of his career, as he balances optimism with realism while developing Lamborghini’s all-new Temerario GT3. Speaking ahead of the season opener at the Red Bull Ring, where pre-season testing has already taken place, Bortolotti outlined the scale of the task facing…

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Kimi Antonelli confident as Mercedes duo with George Russell push for wins and titles in the 2026 F1 season.
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Antonelli: Working well with Russell “important” as Mercedes go for both titles in 2026 F1 season

Chiara Martin03 mins

Kimi Antonelli has underlined his growing confidence within the Mercedes Formula 1 Team, as the young driver continues to establish himself as a genuine contender alongside George Russell in the 2026 F1 season. After a strong start to the campaign, Antonelli has begun to shift from a learning role to that of an equal competitor…

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Motorsport mourns the loss of Juha Miettinen following fatal accident at the Nürburgring

Chiara Martin03 mins

The motorsport world is mourning the death of racing driver Juha Miettinen, who sustained fatal injuries during the first qualifying race of the 2026 ADAC 24 Hours of Nürburgring weekend. Miettinen passed away at the Medical Centre after doctors exhausted all attempts at resuscitation. A race halted by tragedy The incident struck approximately 25 minutes…

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