Gounon’s strong DTM race at the Red Bull Ring ends in heartbreak after a late technical issue forces retirement and costs valuable points
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Late issue denies Gounon strong result in first DTM race of 2026 at the Red Bull Ring

Jules Gounon looked on course for a major result in the opening DTM race at the Red Bull Ring before a late technical issue abruptly ended his charge. The Frenchman had driven a calm, controlled race to put himself firmly in contention at a crucial stage, closing in on Thomas Preining with clear momentum on…

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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

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

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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Kalender tops DTM 2026 Free Practice 3 at the Red Bull Ring ahead of Gounon and Dörr after a red flagged session and mixed team performances
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DTM | 2026 Red Bull Ring | Free Practice 3 | Mercedes dominant again with Kalender on top

After two short free practice sessions, the 2026 DTM grid heads into Free Practice 3 at the Red Bull Ring as the final chance to fine tune everything before race action begins on Saturday. Ben Dörr and Lucas Auer set the fastest laps respectfully in FP1 and FP2 earlier today, putting both McLaren and Mercedes…

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Mercedes led DTM FP2 at Red Bull Ring as Auer tops a tight qualifying simulation, with McLaren close behind at the first race week of 2026
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DTM | 2026 Red Bull Ring | Free Practice 2 | Auer sets fastest lap at home

After a late schedule change, Free Practice 2 of the first race weekend of the 2026 DTM season at the Red Bull Ring got underway. Despite lasting just 20 minutes, officials used the session as a qualifying simulation, as rain at the Red Bull Ring had prevented them from running it during the Official Test…

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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

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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Thomas Preining builds momentum in DTM testing at Red Bull Ring, targeting a strong start to his 2026 campaign on home soil.
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Preining: “Everything has to be spot on” as he prepares for 2026 DTM Red Bull Ring home race

Thomas Preining began his DTM 2026 preparations at the Red Bull Ring, as the Austrian used the pre-season test to build momentum ahead of the new campaign. Returning to action after a long winter break, he approached the sessions with a clear focus on laying the groundwork for the season opener at his home circuit….

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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”

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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