Arjun Maini claimed Ford’s first DTM GT3 pole at the Lausitzring as seven manufacturers filled the top eight in Qualifying 2.
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DTM | 2026 Lausitzring | Qualifying 2 | Maini claimed historic first Ford DTM

Arjun Maini claimed Ford’s first GT3 pole position in the DTM after setting the pace in Sunday’s Qualifying 2 at the Lausitzring. The HRT driver produced a 1:19.750 to beat Emil Frey Racing’s Matteo Cairoli by 0.128s, securing the second pole position of his DTM career. Maini had already shown the strength of the Ford…

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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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1. Arjun Maini shares his Hypercar ambitions and hopes to inspire Indian racers to careers in GT and endurance racing.
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Exclusive: Maini on ambition, legacy and inspiring the next generation of Indian GT talent

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…

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Arjun Maini highlights progress, teamwork, and challenges ahead in the 2026 DTM season with HRT Ford alongside his new teammate, Wiebelhaus.
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Exclusive: “I’m just excited to go racing again” — Arjun Maini looking ahead to 2026 DTM campaign with HRT

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…

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HRT reviled their 2026 DTM grid with Maini returning and Rookie Wiebelhaus operationg the new generation of Ford Mustang's
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Maini and Wiebelhaus build HRT Ford Racing lineup for the 2026 DTM season

HRT Ford Racing made a clear statement ahead of the new DTM season. The team combined proven consistency with bold youth development in its driver line-up. Ford Racing Factory Driver Arjun Maini returned for his sixth year in the series, bringing experience and leadership. Alongside him, Ford Racing Development Driver Finn Wiebelhaus stepped up for…

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