DTM 2026 Archives

Tom Kalender claims the 2026 DTM Rookie of the Year award after his maiden podium at the Nürburgring and a breakthrough GT season.

Tom Kalender crowned 2026 DTM Rookie of the Year after Nürburgring breakthrough

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf driver Tom Kalender has secured the 2026 DTM Rookie of the Year award, adding another achievement to his rapidly developing motorsport career. At just 18 years old, the German completed his second season in the championship with improved performances, a maiden podium finish and almost double his previous points tally. Kalender topped…

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The DTM is considering qualifying format changes for 2027 as ADAC Motorsport Director Voss discusses potential new rules and race strategies.

DTM considering major qualifying format changes for 2027 season

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein4 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

The DTM could introduce a revised qualifying format for the 2027 season as organisers look to improve the spectacle for fans and create more opportunities for television coverage. Following the conclusion of the 2026 campaign at the Hockenheimring, ADAC Motorsport Director Thomas Voss confirmed that discussions over potential regulatory changes are already underway. Qualifying has…

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Thomas Preining seals the 2026 DTM title at Hockenheim as Manthey and Mercedes-AMG top the final teams' and manufacturers' tables.

DTM | 2026 Hockenheimring | Standings after Round 8

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago022 mins

Thomas Preining has secured his second DTM Drivers’ Championship following the 2026 season finale at the Hockenheimring, concluding the campaign with 225 points and a 12-point advantage over Maro Engel. Meanwhile, Manthey claimed the Teams’ Championship, while Mercedes-AMG retained the Manufacturers’ crown for a third consecutive season. Preining entered the final round with a 23-point…

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Maro Engel wins the 2026 DTM Hockenheimring finale as Thomas Preining seals his second title. Read the full Race 2 report and results.

DTM | 2026 Hockenheimring | Race 2 | Engel wins season finale as Preining secures second DTM title

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Maro Engel claimed victory in the final race of the 2026 DTM season at the Hockenheimring, but Thomas Preining secured his second Drivers’ Championship with a controlled drive to third place. The Mercedes-AMG Team Ravenol driver dominated the closing stages to secure his third victory of the season, finishing 3.058 seconds ahead of Ricardo Feller,…

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Buus reflects on his maiden DTM pole in Qualifying 2 at the Hockenheimring, Land-Motorsport's progress and his hopes for victory in the race

“It’s all or nothing” – Buus reflects on his maiden DTM pole after Qualifying 2 ahead of the final race at the Hockenheimring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Bastian Buus claimed his maiden DTM pole position in Qualifying 2, the final qualifying session of the 2026 season at the Hockenheimring, giving Land-Motorsport and the Porsche driver a significant boost ahead of Sunday’s championship-deciding race. The Danish driver delivered a lap time of 1:36.923 in his Porsche 911 GT3 R, narrowly beating fellow Porsche…

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Wittmann reflects on his DTM Race 1 podium at Hockenheimring, BMW's struggles and his championship hopes ahead of the 2026 season finale

Wittmann keeps DTM title hopes alive with Hockenheimring Race 1 podium

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Marco Wittmann kept his hopes of securing the 2026 DTM championship alive with a third-place finish in Race 1 at the Hockenheimring. The Schubert Motorsport driver fought his way through the field in a chaotic race to finish ahead of championship leader Thomas Preining, reducing the gap to 20 points ahead of Sunday’s season finale….

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Auer wins DTM Race 1 at the Hockenheimring after a dramatic crash and pit stop chaos, as the championship battle heads into Sunday's finale.

DTM | 2026 Hockenheimring | Race 1 | Auer claims dramatic victory as championship battle goes down to the wire

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Lucas Auer secured his first victory of the 2026 DTM season in a chaotic opening race of the season finale at the Hockenheimring. The Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf driver emerged victorious after a race featuring an early red flag, a heavy crash for polesitter Luca Engstler and a costly pit stop for Maro Engel. Mirko Bortolotti…

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Engstler reflects on his maiden DTM pole position at the Hockenheimring, ABT's strategy and his chances of victory in the season finale.

“I’m just so happy” – Engstler reacts to his first-ever DTM pole position after he went fastest in Qualifying 1 at the Hockenheimring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Luca Engstler claimed his maiden DTM pole position in a dramatic, rain-affected Qualifying 1 at the Hockenheimring, delivering a historic result for both ABT Sportsline and Lamborghini ahead of the penultimate race of the 2026 season. The German set a lap time of 1:47.048 in challenging wet conditions, claiming the top spot ahead of Lucas…

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Engstler claims his maiden DTM pole in Qualifying 1 at the Hockenheimring, while Preining strengthens his lead in wet conditions

DTM | 2026 Hockenheimring | Qualifying 1 | Engstler claims maiden DTM pole as Preining strengthens title bid

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Luca Engstler secured his maiden DTM pole position in a rain-affected Qualifying 1 session at the Hockenheimring on Saturday morning. The ABT Sportsline driver mastered the challenging conditions to claim the top spot ahead of Lucas Auer, while championship leader Thomas Preining finished third to strengthen his position in the 2026 title fight. With six…

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Thiim reflects on his first DTM season with Aston Martin, championship hopes and Comtoyou's progress ahead of the finale at the Hockenheimring

Exclusive: Thiim reflects on Aston Martin and Comtoyou Racing progress ahead of the DTM finale at the Hockenheimring – “I just want to enjoy the moment”

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Nicki Thiim heads into the final weekend of the 2026 DTM season at the Hockenheimring still mathematically in contention for the championship. Sitting sixth in the standings, the Dane faces an uphill battle to claim the title but remains proud of what he and Comtoyou Racing have achieved during their first season together with Aston…

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