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Matteo Cairoli takes DTM pole at the Nürburgring, beating Thomas Preining by 0.036s in a closely fought Qualifying 1 session
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DTM | 2026 Nürburgring | Qualifying 1 | Cairoli snatches last-gasp pole

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Matteo Cairoli secured pole position for the opening DTM race at the Nürburgring after producing a last-gasp lap to deny Thomas Preining in an exceptionally close Qualifying 1 session. The Emil Frey Racing driver completed the 3.629-kilometre circuit in 1:25.345, beating Preining by just 0.036 seconds. Lucas Auer completed the top three, while only 0.105…

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Matteo Cairoli claimed his second pole position of his rookie DTM season at Qualifying 1 at the Nürburgring weekend.
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“I want to win the race”: Cairoli targets victory after DTM Nürburgring Qualifying 1 pole

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Matteo Cairoli claimed his second pole position of his rookie DTM season at Qualifying 1 at the Nürburgring weekend, putting himself in the ideal position to fight for victory as he looks to keep his championship hopes alive. The Ferrari driver produced a 1:25.345 in a closely fought qualifying session, beating Thomas Preining by just…

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Manthey Porsche topped Friday practice at the DTM Nürburgring weekend as Preining led Feller in FP2 after Cairoli set the pace in FP1.
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DTM | 2026 Nürburgring | FP1 & FP2 | Manthey Porsche lead at home event

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The DTM returned to the Nürburgring for the sixth round of the 2026 season, FP1 and FP2 opening the weekend on Friday. Drivers faced demanding conditions throughout the day, with temperatures rising above 30 degrees Celsius and track temperatures exceeding 40 degrees. While Matteo Cairoli and Ferrari set the early benchmark in FP1, Manthey Porsche…

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Preining discusses his DTM future, Manthey’s Nürburgring home race and hopes of building on a strong Oschersleben weekend.
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“I’m not going to hang up the boots just yet”: Preining on DTM future ahead of Manthey’s Nürburgring home race

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Thomas Preining heads into Manthey Racing’s home DTM weekend at the Nürburgring aiming to build on a significant turnaround in form while keeping one eye on both the championship battle and his longer-term future. The Austrian endured a difficult spell earlier in the 2026 season, but his campaign gathered momentum at Oschersleben. Preining claimed his…

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Beganovic reflects on his 2026 F2 season, lessons from Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, and his push to return stronger
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Dino Beganovic reflects on mixed 2026 F2 campaign and lessons from Hamilton and Leclerc

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Dino Beganovic has experienced a season of both promise and frustration during his 2026 Formula 2 (F2) campaign with DAMS Lucas Oil. The Swede has repeatedly shown front-running pace, including pole position at the opening round in Melbourne and podium finishes in Miami and Monaco. However, mechanical issues and difficult weekends have prevented him from…

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Nico Hülkenberg discusses F1’s new regulations, energy management, qualifying deployment and why drivers can still make a difference
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Hülkenberg defends 2026 F1 regulations: “Drivers can still make a difference”

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Nico Hülkenberg has defended Formula 1’s (F1) current generation, insisting that drivers can still influence performance in 2026 despite the greater emphasis on energy management and changing deployment characteristics after the change of the regulations. The latest technical regulations have altered the way drivers extract lap time, particularly as they balance outright speed with energy…

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Wittmann reflects on DTM’s Class One era, GT3 growth, manufacturer diversity and stronger fan engagement ahead of 2026
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Exclusive: Marco Wittmann reflects on DTM’s Class One era and praises GT3 growth

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Marco Wittmann believes the DTM has made several positive changes in recent years, despite the significant differences between the current GT3 cars and the machinery used during the Class One era. The championship has transformed both on and off the track. While the change in regulations introduced a different type of car and driving experience,…

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Colombian F2 driver Montoya celebrates his roots with a Maluma-inspired helmet, World Cup racewear and a tribute to his father
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Montoya celebrates Colombian identity with Maluma helmet and World Cup-inspired race suit

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Sebastián Montoya has brought his Colombian roots to the forefront with a special race weekend look, combining a Maluma-inspired helmet with racewear celebrating Colombia’s football identity. The Formula 2 driver worked with the Colombian artist on a helmet linked to his new album Loco X Volver, while also incorporating references to his father Juan Pablo…

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Grasser returns to two cars at the DTM Nürburgring after buying a new Lamborghini chassis, with a works driver set to join Bortolotti
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Grasser confirms second Lamborghini for DTM Nürburgring return

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TGI Team by GRT will return to a two-car line-up for the upcoming DTM round at the Nürburgring after purchasing a new Lamborghini Temerario GT3 chassis. Team principal Gottfried Grasser confirmed the plans in an interview with Motorsport-Total.com, although the team has yet to decide which driver will join Mirko Bortolotti for the sixth round…

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