DTM, short for Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, is Germany’s premier touring car championship and one of Europe’s most competitive motorsport series. Featuring GT3-based race cars from leading manufacturers, DTM delivers high-speed sprint races on iconic circuits with professional drivers from around the world.
Luca Engstler headed into the 2026 DTM season with a renewed sense of purpose as he joins ABT Sportsline, but also with the lessons of a challenging previous campaign still fresh in his mind. Following his move from GRT to ABT Sportsline, the Lamborghini factory driver opened up about the inconsistencies that defined his recent…
As the 2026 DTM season approaches, Lucas Auer, a veteran of the series and a key driver for Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf, is preparing for a highly competitive year. With fresh partnerships, a new car livery, and a clear understanding of the challenges ahead, Auer is determined to make the most of every opportunity. In a…
As the DTM prepares to return from its winter break, the build-up to the 2026 season brought a familiar sense of momentum for Marco Wittmann. Months without racing had only sharpened the focus across the grid, while changes in driver line-ups and team structures added an extra layer of intrigue ahead of the opening round….
Ben Dörr delivered a standout performance during the 2026 DTM pre-season test at the Red Bull Ring, topping the combined times despite a dramatic on-track incident. The 21-year-old McLaren driver set the fastest lap of the test with a 1:28.199, narrowly beating Jules Gounon by just 0.018 seconds. The Mercedes-AMG driver had set the benchmark…
The DTM field continues its final pre-season test at the Red Bull Ring ahead of the 2026 campaign, with teams focusing on preparation, long runs and final setup work. Amid the established GT3 machinery, Lamborghini has drawn particular attention as it introduces its brand-new Temerario GT3 to the grid for the first time. Final preparations…
As the 2026 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) season approaches, Thierry Vermeulen, now firmly established within Emil Frey Racing, finds himself in a familiar yet evolving position as he continues to build on the experience he has gathered since stepping into GT3 machinery just a few years ago. Speaking exclusively to Pit Debrief, Vermeulen offered a…
In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Finn Wiebelhaus outlined his mindset ahead of the 2026 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) season as he prepares to step up with Haupt Racing Team (HRT). The reigning ADAC GT Masters champion now enters one of the most competitive GT championships in the world, where precision, adaptability, and consistency…
A new chapter awaits Nicki Thiim as the Aston Martin factory driver prepares to return to the DTM grid in 2026, determined to rewrite a story that previously fell short of expectations. Thiim joins Comtoyou Racing as part of Aston Martin’s evolving DTM programme, with the manufacturer continuing to develop its GT3-based effort. The Belgian…
Nicolas Baert entered the new DTM season with a clearer structure, stronger preparation, and a rewarded sense of direction alongside new Comtoyou Racing teammate Nicki Thiim. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, he reflected on both his personal development and the team’s progress heading into the year. Baert highlighted the value of experience and…
Arjun Maini enters the 2026 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) season with a clear sense of purpose and a new rookie teammate in Finn Wiebelhaus beside him, as he continues his tenure with Haupt Racing Team (HRT). As a Ford factory driver, Maini carries not only experience but also the responsibility of helping to push the…
