Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein, Author at Pit Debrief

Auer wins DTM Race 1 at the Hockenheimring after a dramatic crash and pit stop chaos, as the championship battle heads into Sunday's finale.

DTM | 2026 Hockenheimring | Race 1 | Auer claims dramatic victory as championship battle goes down to the wire

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Lucas Auer secured his first victory of the 2026 DTM season in a chaotic opening race of the season finale at the Hockenheimring. The Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf driver emerged victorious after a race featuring an early red flag, a heavy crash for polesitter Luca Engstler and a costly pit stop for Maro Engel. Mirko Bortolotti…

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Engstler reflects on his maiden DTM pole position at the Hockenheimring, ABT's strategy and his chances of victory in the season finale.

“I’m just so happy” – Engstler reacts to his first-ever DTM pole position after he went fastest in Qualifying 1 at the Hockenheimring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Luca Engstler claimed his maiden DTM pole position in a dramatic, rain-affected Qualifying 1 at the Hockenheimring, delivering a historic result for both ABT Sportsline and Lamborghini ahead of the penultimate race of the 2026 season. The German set a lap time of 1:47.048 in challenging wet conditions, claiming the top spot ahead of Lucas…

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Engstler claims his maiden DTM pole in Qualifying 1 at the Hockenheimring, while Preining strengthens his lead in wet conditions

DTM | 2026 Hockenheimring | Qualifying 1 | Engstler claims maiden DTM pole as Preining strengthens title bid

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Luca Engstler secured his maiden DTM pole position in a rain-affected Qualifying 1 session at the Hockenheimring on Saturday morning. The ABT Sportsline driver mastered the challenging conditions to claim the top spot ahead of Lucas Auer, while championship leader Thomas Preining finished third to strengthen his position in the 2026 title fight. With six…

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Thiim reflects on his first DTM season with Aston Martin, championship hopes and Comtoyou's progress ahead of the finale at the Hockenheimring

Exclusive: Thiim reflects on Aston Martin and Comtoyou Racing progress ahead of the DTM finale at the Hockenheimring – “I just want to enjoy the moment”

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

Nicki Thiim heads into the final weekend of the 2026 DTM season at the Hockenheimring still mathematically in contention for the championship. Sitting sixth in the standings, the Dane faces an uphill battle to claim the title but remains proud of what he and Comtoyou Racing have achieved during their first season together with Aston…

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Thomas Preining tops FP1 and FP2 at the 2026 DTM Hockenheimring finale as wet conditions challenge drivers ahead of the championship decider.

DTM | 2026 Hockenheimring | FP1 & FP2 | Preining leads the grid into the final weekend

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Thomas Preining made a strong start to the final weekend of the 2026 DTM season at the Hockenheimring, topping both free practice sessions (FP1 and FP2) on Friday. The Manthey Porsche driver arrived at the season finale as the championship leader and immediately demonstrated his pace in changing weather conditions. Rain played a significant role…

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DTM championship leader Preining discusses his title hopes, uncertain weather at the Hockenheimring and his approach to the final with Porsche

Exclusive: “A flawless weekend will be crucial” – Preining confident ahead of the DTM title decider at the Hockenheimring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago3 weeks ago09 mins

Thomas Preining heads into the final weekend of the 2026 DTM season at the Hockenheimring with a 23-point advantage in the Drivers’ Championship and the opportunity to secure his second DTM title. The Manthey Porsche driver made an encouraging start to the weekend by topping the timesheets in the opening free practice session (FP1) on…

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Wittmann on his preparations for the DTM finale at the Hockenheimring and BMW's previous success around the German track

Wittmann relaxed ahead of the DTM finale at the Hockenheimring as the BMW driver looks to build on strong form

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago05 mins

The 2026 DTM season reaches its conclusion at the Hockenheimring from October 9th to 11th, with six drivers still in contention for the championship title, including two-time DTM champion Marco Wittmann, who heads into the finale hoping to add a third title to his name. The BMW driver has enjoyed a strong second half of…

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Engel discusses his preparations, recent setbacks and championship hopes ahead of the 2026 DTM season finale at the Hockenheimring

Engel remains confident ahead of DTM finale at the Hockenheimring despite recent setbacks

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Maro Engel heads into the 2026 DTM season finale at the Hockenheimring determined to end his campaign on a high despite a difficult run of races. With the championship battle reaching its conclusion, the Mercedes-AMG driver remains confident in his abilities and his team’s potential. During the press conference ahead of the season finale, attended…

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Preining discusses his DTM title hopes, preparations and lessons from 2023 ahead of the season finale at the Hockenheimring.

Preining confident ahead of the 2026 DTM finale at the Hockenheimring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

Thomas Preining heads into the DTM season finale at the Hockenheimring with his sights set on securing a second championship title. The Austrian, who claimed his maiden DTM crown in 2023, remains firmly in contention despite a challenging start to the season. Speaking at the pre-event press conference attended by Pit Debrief, Preining discussed his…

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Maloney showed progress in the 2025/26 Formula E season, scoring his first points and reaching the Duels ahead of his move to Nissan

2025/26 Formula E Season Review | Zane Maloney

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Zane Maloney completed his second Formula E campaign in 2025/26, scoring three points across the 17-race season with Lola Yamaha ABT. The Barbadian finished 20th in the Drivers’ Championship after securing three top-10 finishes, improving on a rookie campaign in which he had failed to score. While the results remained limited, Maloney showed signs of…

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