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Thierry Vermeulen discusses DTM growth, Ferrari Evo struggles, tyre concerns and his hopes for a strong 2026 home race at Zandvoort.

“I always love going to Zandvoort”: Vermeulen targets strong DTM performance after frustrating Nürburgring 24 Hours

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago011 mins

Thierry Vermeulen arrives at Zandvoort determined to reset his season after a frustrating Nürburgring 24 Hours and a challenging start to the 2026 DTM campaign. The Dutch driver faces his home round with cautious optimism as he and his team continue to unlock the potential of Ferrari’s new Evo package. At the same time, Vermeulen…

DTM heads to Zandvoort as Vermeulen leads home hopes, Engel tops the 2026 standings, and rivals chase momentum in Round 2.

DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Preview | Vermeulen leads home hopes as the battle at the Dutch dunes awaits

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago013 mins

The 2026 DTM season continues this weekend as the championship travels to Circuit Zandvoort for its second round of the year. After opening the campaign at the Red Bull Ring, the field now moves from the Austrian hills to the Dutch North Sea coast for races three and four of the 16-race season. Zandvoort gives…

Thiim looks ahead to DTM’s Zandvoort round, discussing Aston Martin progress, Comtoyou Racing, tyre hopes and his Nordschleife wish.

Nicki Thiim eyes Aston Martin progress before DTM heads to Zandvoort

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein5 days ago5 days ago07 mins

Nicki Thiim heads to Zandvoort with cautious optimism after a promising DTM weekend for Aston Martin and Comtoyou Racing at the Red Bull Ring. The Belgian outfit left Austria with encouraging signs, as Aston Martin continued to settle into Comtoyou Racing’s second DTM campaign. However, Thiim remained realistic before the Dutch round, knowing how quickly…

Maximilian Paul returns to GRT for 2026, highlighting team structure and learning alongside DTM champion Mirko Bortolotti

Exclusive: “I looked up to Mirko” — Maximilian Paul on racing alongside Bortolotti in DTM

Chiara Martin5 days ago5 days ago05 mins

A return to familiar surroundings marks the next step in the career of Maximilian Paul as he prepares for the 2026 DTM season with Grasser Racing Team, alongside 2024 champion, Mirko Bortolotti. After continuing to build his profile within the Lamborghini ecosystem, including closer ties to Lamborghini Squadra Corse and involvement in the development of…

The 2026 DTM season starts with pressure for Lamborghini, Baert and Feller after a revealing Red Bull Ring opening weekend

Five drivers under pressure after the 2026 DTM season opener at the Red Bull Ring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein7 days ago7 days ago011 mins

The 2026 DTM season opened at the Red Bull Ring with several drivers making strong early statements. However, the opening weekend also exposed a number of pressure points. While Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, BMW and parts of the midfield showed competitive promise, others left Spielberg with more questions than answers. The clearest concern came from Lamborghini. The…

1. Arjun Maini shares his Hypercar ambitions and hopes to inspire Indian racers to careers in GT and endurance racing.

Exclusive: Maini on ambition, legacy and inspiring the next generation of Indian GT talent

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

As one of the few Indian drivers competing at the highest levels of international motorsport, Ford factory driver Arjun Maini, currently competing in the 2026 DTM and GTWC Europe championships with Haupt Racing Team (HRT), continues to carve out a meaningful presence in endurance and GT racing. His rise has not only been defined by…

Baert discusses DTM’s calendar, German identity, the Norisring’s legendary status, international growth, and hopes for a future Belgian race.

Exclusive: “For sure Germany, it’s in their blood” — Baert on DTM’s identity, calendar and international ambitions

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Nicolas Baert saw DTM’s calendar as one of the championship’s strengths, with its mix of circuits giving drivers a range of different challenges across the season. That variety also highlighted what made the series stand out, as DTM continued to combine traditional racetracks with events that carried a strong identity and history. The Belgian driver…

Five DTM drivers stand out after Red Bull Ring, with Engel leading as Auer, Wittmann, Preining and van der Linde chase.

Five drivers to watch after the 2026 DTM opener at the Red Bull Ring

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago2 weeks ago010 mins

The 2026 DTM season opened at the Red Bull Ring with a weekend that offered early direction without delivering firm conclusions. Across Free Practice, Qualifying and Races 1 and 2, the 2026 DTM drivers produced a mixed competitive picture shaped by pace, strategy, Balance of Performance changes, tyre management, and execution under pressure. Mercedes-AMG emerged…

Beaten by the car it replaced, with no BoP fix and no Evo until 2028, the Temerario is a problem Lamborghini cannot afford to ignore.

Lamborghini should pull the Temerario before the Huracán’s ghost humiliates it again

Chiara Martin4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

The new Lamborghini Temerario GT3 car was outperformed by its own predecessor on the same weekend, on the same circuit. That in itself shows that persisting with it could wreck Lamborghini’s customer programme, two of DTM’s biggest teams, and the level of competition within the championship. The most damning verdict on Lamborghini’s new Temerario GT3…

DTM 2026 begins with drama at Red Bull Ring as Engel leads standings after chaotic races, strategy battles and shifting results.

DTM | 2026 Red Bull Ring | Standings after Round 1

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

The 2026 DTM season began in dramatic fashion at the Red Bull Ring, as a disrupted build-up, evolving conditions and strategic complexity combined to produce an unpredictable opening round. Across qualifying and two action-packed races, teams and drivers faced constant challenges, while the early championship picture already began to take shape. A chaotic yet defining…