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

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

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

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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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

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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