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Maro Engel provisionally extended his 2026 DTM lead after Mirko Bortolotti’s Oschersleben disqualification with the result pending appeal.
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DTM | 2026 Oschersleben | Provisional standings after Round 5 following Bortolotti disqualification

Karishma Persad09 mins

The 2026 DTM championship standings have been provisionally amended following Mirko Bortolotti’s disqualification from Race 2 at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. Bortolotti originally won the second race of Round 5 in the No. 63 TGI Team by GRT Lamborghini Temerario GT3. However, the DMSB announced on 13 August that post-race technical checks found wheel bearings which…

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Mirko Bortolotti is disqualified from the Oschersleben DTM win over wheel bearing issue, with Grasser Racing appealing the ruling.
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Bortolotti disqualified from Oschersleben DTM victory; Grasser appeals ruling

Karishma Persad04 mins

Mirko Bortolotti has been disqualified from victory in the second DTM race at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben after officials found a technical infringement on the No. 63 TGI Team by GRT Lamborghini Temerario GT3. The German Motorsport Association (DMSB) announced the decision on 13 August, almost three weeks after Bortolotti won the 26 July race. A…

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Emil Frey Racing takes points and another fastest pit stop at Oschersleben as Cairoli and Vermeulen target a Nürburgring recovery.
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Emil Frey Racing targets 2026 DTM Nürburgring response after Oschersleben struggles

Karishma Persad07 mins

Emil Frey Racing secured points in both races during a challenging fifth round of the 2026 DTM season at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. Thierry Vermeulen climbed seven positions to finish ninth in Race 1, while Matteo Cairoli took 11th on Saturday and 10th on Sunday. However, the team struggled to match the outright pace of…

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Thomas Preining reflects on his Oschersleben Race 2 podium, costly pit-stop delay and major points haul in a standout DTM weekend.
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Preining hails phenomenal 2026 DTM Oschersleben weekend despite Race 2 setback

Karishma Persad06 mins

Thomas Preining described his Oschersleben weekend as “phenomenal” after completing Round 5 of the 2026 DTM season with third place in Race 2. The Manthey driver claimed pole position for both races, converted Saturday’s front-row start into victory and led much of Sunday’s contest. However, a delay during his second mandatory pit stop dropped him…

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Maro Engel leads the 2026 DTM standings by 21 points after Oschersleben as Preining and Bortolotti score landmark wins in Round 5.
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DTM | 2026 Oschersleben | Standings after Round 5

Karishma Persad013 mins

Maro Engel strengthened his position at the top of the 2026 DTM Drivers’ Championship standings during Round 5 at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. The Mercedes-AMG Team Ravenol driver finished third in Race 1 before taking second on Sunday. Consequently, Engel increased his total to 145 points and established a 21-point advantage over former championship leader…

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Engstler reflects on his Oschersleben Race 1 podium, ABT’s progress and the development of Lamborghini’s new Temerario GT3 in the DTM
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Engstler says Oschersleben DTM Race 1 podium felt “almost as sweet as the win”

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein06 mins

Luca Engstler believes Red Bull Team ABT made an important step forward with the new Lamborghini Temerario GT3 after he finished second in Race 1 of the 2026 DTM weekend at Oschersleben. Engstler started alongside pole-sitter Thomas Preining on the front row and lost second place to Maro Engel during the opening lap. However, a…

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Maro Engel reflects on his Oschersleben Race 1 podium, a pit-stop issue and return to the top of the 2026 DTM standings once more.
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Engel hails strong first half after reclaiming 2026 DTM championship lead in Oschersleben

Karishma Persad04 mins

Maro Engel reclaimed the 2026 DTM Drivers’ Championship lead after securing third place in Race 1 at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. The Mercedes-AMG driver passed Luca Engstler at the start and initially followed race leader Thomas Preining. However, tyre management gradually separated the leading pair before a pit-stop issue cost Engel second place. Nevertheless, Engel…

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