Thomas Preining began his DTM 2026 preparations at the Red Bull Ring, as the Austrian used the pre-season test to build momentum ahead of the new campaign. Returning to action after a long winter break, he approached the sessions with a clear focus on laying the groundwork for the season opener at his home circuit….
Kelvin van der Linde has never been a driver who does things by halves. From becoming South Africa’s youngest ever National Champion at 16, to claiming back to back European titles before his 19th birthday, to winning some of the world’s most prestigious endurance races, his career has been defined by a relentless pursuit of…
Mirko Bortolotti heads into the 2026 DTM season facing one of the biggest challenges of his career, as he balances optimism with realism while developing Lamborghini’s all-new Temerario GT3. Speaking ahead of the season opener at the Red Bull Ring, where pre-season testing has already taken place, Bortolotti outlined the scale of the task facing…
The 2026 DTM season finally gets underway this weekend at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria, as the fastest circuit on the calendar plays host to the first two races of the year from 24 to 26 April. Two home favourites headline the entry list, a new fan feature launches, and a packed support…
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…
