Mapelli reflects on his maiden DTM win at the Lausitzring, which also delivered the Lamborghini Temerario its first victory
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Mapelli loses Lausitzring DTM victory to penalty as Dörr inherits maiden win

Marco Mapelli crossed the line first in DTM Race 1 at the Lausitzring after producing a remarkable drive from 16th on the grid, but a post-race penalty ultimately denied him and the Lamborghini Temerario GT3 victory. The ABT Sportsline driver gambled on slick tyres in wet conditions before benefiting from a perfectly timed mandatory pit…

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Ben Dörr reflects on his slick-tyre gamble, perfectly timed pit stop and runner-up finish in the 2026 DTM Race 1 at the Lausitzring.
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Dörr takes first DTM win as penalties reshape 2026 Lausitzring Race 1

Ben Dörr claimed his maiden DTM victory after penalties dramatically changed the result of Race 1 at the Lausitzring. The Dörr Motorsport driver initially crossed the line in second behind Marco Mapelli, having converted a slick-tyre gamble and a perfectly timed mandatory pit stop into another podium finish. However, the stewards later handed Mapelli and…

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Ricardo Feller reflects on slick tyres, strategy and his retained podium after a penalty in the 2026 DTM Lausitzring Race 1.
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Feller credits ‘extra luck’ after 2026 DTM Lausitzring Race 1 podium

Ricardo Feller secured his first podium of the 2026 DTM season and his first since joining Manthey after recovering from 16th on the grid to finish third in Race 1 at the Lausitzring. A rain shower shortly before the start created mixed conditions and divided the field between wet and slick tyres. Feller selected slicks…

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Marco Mapelli claimed his first DTM victory in Race 1 at the Lausitzring, also securing the Lamborghini Temerario’s maiden win
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DTM | 2026 Lausitzring | Race 1 | Dörr inherits maiden win after Mapelli penalised

Marco Mapelli claimed a remarkable victory in DTM 2026 Race 1 at the Lausitzring, as a perfectly timed pit stop helped the ABT Sportsline driver secure the first DTM win for the Lamborghini Temerario GT3. The Italian started from 16th on the grid but emerged at the front after making his mandatory pit stop just…

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Nicki Thiim claimed a record-breaking pole in Qualifying 1 at the Lausitzring, beating Arjun Maini to secure Aston Martin’s first DTM pole.
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DTM | 2026 Lausitzring | Qualifying 1 | Nicki Thiim takes record-breaking DTM pole

Nicki Thiim secured pole position for the opening DTM race at the Lausitzring after producing a new lap record in Saturday’s Qualifying 1. The Comtoyou Racing driver set a time of 1:19.463 in the Aston Martin Vantage GT3, beating Arjun Maini by just 0.062 seconds in a closely contested fight for pole. Thiim’s lap was…

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Engel led a Mercedes-AMG one-two in DTM Free Practice 2 at the Lausitzring, beating Auer by just 0.002s in extreme heat
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DTM | 2026 Lausitzring | Free Practice 2 | Maro Engel leads Mercedes-AMG one-two

Maro Engel set the fastest time in DTM Free Practice 2 at the Lausitzring, narrowly beating fellow Mercedes-AMG driver Lucas Auer by just 0.002s. With temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, Engel topped the session with a 1:20.408 for Landgraf Motorsport. Auer completed a Mercedes-AMG one-two, underlining the manufacturer’s strong pace in the hot conditions. Arjun…

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Maini led DTM Free Practice 1 at the Lausitzring ahead of Auer and Bortolotti, with the entire field separated by just over one second.
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DTM | 2026 Lausitzring | Free Practice 1 | Maini tops tightly contested session

Free Practice 1 at the Lausitzring marked the start of the third race weekend of the 2026 DTM season, as the field returned to Germany following an unpredictable round at Zandvoort. The Dutch circuit delivered two very different races, with changing conditions, incidents and strategic decisions once again highlighting how closely matched the championship field…

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Wittmann discusses BMW teamwork, healthy competition, DTM’s fine margins and why consistency remains crucial in a title fight.
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Exclusive: Marco Wittmann on healthy competition at BMW, DTM’s fine margins and the importance of consistency

Marco Wittmann headed into the 2026 DTM season with a familiar goal but a new dynamic in the Schubert Motorsport garage following the arrival of a new BMW teammate. The two-time champion remained part of BMW’s factory line-up, while Kelvin van der Linde joined him as an experienced new teammate. The move created a strong…

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Preview the 2026 DTM round at the Lausitzring as Engel, Auer and Wittmann battle for the championship lead in races five and six.
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DTM | 2026 Lausitzring | Preview | DTM title fight returns to German soil at the Lausitzring

The DTM will stage its first German round of the 2026 season at the DEKRA Lausitzring from 19 to 21 June. Maro Engel will arrive as the championship leader, with Mercedes-AMG stablemate Lucas Auer in second. BMW driver Marco Wittmann remains close behind in third as the title fight enters its third weekend. The opening…

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Ben Dörr secured his first official DTM podium with a strong recovery drive to second place in Race 2 at Zandvoort for Dörr Motorsport.
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“It feels great”: Ben Dörr celebrates breakthrough DTM podium at Zandvoort

Ben Dörr secured his first official DTM podium with a standout drive to second place in Race 2 at Zandvoort, delivering a landmark result for both himself and Dörr Motorsport. Starting fifth in the McLaren 720S GT3 Evo, Dörr moved up to fourth on the opening lap before a difficult first pit stop dropped him…

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