Wittmann explains how tyre management and strategy helped him recover to third in DTM Race 2 at Zandvoort.
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Wittmann credits tyre management and strategy after charging to Zandvoort DTM podium 

Marco Wittmann credited strong tyre management and the right strategic decisions for his recovery to third place in the second DTM race at Zandvoort. The Schubert Motorsport driver remained outside the leading battle during much of the opening half of the race but carefully managed his tyres before using the Safety Car restart and an…

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Kelvin van der Linde reflects on his first BMW DTM win at Zandvoort after tricky conditions, a bold overtake, and strong Schubert execution
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First BMW win in DTM “very special” for Van der Linde after tricky Zandvoort fight

Kelvin van der Linde delivered when it mattered at Zandvoort, claiming his first DTM victory with BMW in Round 4 of the 2026 season. After showing strong pace in qualifying at both Spielberg and Zandvoort, the Schubert Motorsport driver finally converted that speed into victory. However, it was far from a straightforward Sunday afternoon on…

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Van der Linde wins chaotic DTM Race 2 at Zandvoort as Dörr claims maiden podium and Engel retakes championship lead
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DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Race 2 | Van der Linde masters strategy for breakthrough BMW win

DTM Race 2 at Zandvoort delivered a far more chaotic and strategic contest than Saturday’s opener, as Kelvin van der Linde converted pole position into a commanding victory for Schubert Motorsport. The second race of the Zandvoort weekend became a battle of tyre strategy, pit stop execution and late-race overtaking. Van der Linde controlled the…

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Kelvin van der Linde claimed pole in DTM Qualifying 2 at Zandvoort, ahead of Thierry Vermeulen and Luca Engstler.
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DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Qualifying 2 | Van der Linde bounces back to claim pole in Zandvoort

Less than 24 hours after a difficult DTM Saturday, Kelvin van der Linde delivered the perfect response in Qualifying 2 at Zandvoort. The Schubert BMW driver had suffered technical problems throughout the weekend and retired from Saturday’s race, but he turned things around in style on Sunday morning. Van der Linde set the pace around…

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Matteo Cairoli claimed his maiden DTM victory in Race 1 at Zandvoort, leading Lucas Auer and Thierry Vermeulen in a controlled Ferrari win
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DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Race 1 | Cairoli turns Zandvoort pole into maiden DTM victory

DTM Race 1 at Zandvoort belonged to Matteo Cairoli, as the Emil Frey Ferrari driver converted pole position into his first victory in the series. The Italian completed a perfect Saturday on the Dutch dunes after topping Friday practice, taking pole in qualifying, and then controlling the race from the front. Lucas Auer finished second…

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Cairoli claimed pole for DTM Zandvoort Race 1, leading a Ferrari one-two after a red flag disrupted Qualifying 1.
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DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Qualifying 1 | Ferrari dominates as Cairoli converts Friday pace into pole

After Friday’s two practice sessions gave the DTM field its first proper read on Circuit Zandvoort, it was time for the Qualifying 1 session on Saturday morning. Matteo Cairoli arrived as the driver to beat after topping both practice sessions for Emil Frey Racing. The Italian set a 1:34.289 in FP1 before improving to a…

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Cairoli went fastest in DTM Free Practice 2 in Zandvoort after topping the sheets earlier in FP1, Dörr and Preining complete the top
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DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Free Practice 2 | Cairoli completes Friday sweep as he tops the times again

DTM Free Practice 2 at Zandvoort followed an opening session led by Matteo Cairoli, who put Emil Frey Racing Ferrari on top with a 1:34.289. Ferrari showed strong early pace, with Cairoli and home driver Thierry Vermeulen running at the front before Thomas Preining, Lucas Auer and Kelvin van der Linde also moved into contention….

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Cairoli put his Ferrari on top at Free Practice 1 at Zandvoort, followed by Dörr and Preining, with home hero Vermeulen in P4
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DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Free Practice 1 | Cairoli leads the way as home hero Vermeulen takes P5

Free Practice 1 at Zandvoort marked the start of the second race weekend of the 2026 DTM season, as the field arrived in the Netherlands after a dramatic and revealing opener at the Red Bull Ring. During the opening round, Austria delivered disrupted running, changing conditions and strategic challenges, giving teams little room for error…

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Maximilian Paul returns to GRT for 2026, highlighting team structure and learning alongside DTM champion Mirko Bortolotti
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Exclusive: “I looked up to Mirko” — Maximilian Paul on racing alongside Bortolotti in DTM

A return to familiar surroundings marks the next step in the career of Maximilian Paul as he prepares for the 2026 DTM season with Grasser Racing Team, alongside 2024 champion, Mirko Bortolotti. After continuing to build his profile within the Lamborghini ecosystem, including closer ties to Lamborghini Squadra Corse and involvement in the development of…

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Baert discusses DTM’s calendar, German identity, the Norisring’s legendary status, international growth, and hopes for a future Belgian race.
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Exclusive: “For sure Germany, it’s in their blood” — Baert on DTM’s identity, calendar and international ambitions

Nicolas Baert saw DTM’s calendar as one of the championship’s strengths, with its mix of circuits giving drivers a range of different challenges across the season. That variety also highlighted what made the series stand out, as DTM continued to combine traditional racetracks with events that carried a strong identity and history. The Belgian driver…

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