DTM 2026 Archives

Thomas Preining tops FP1 and FP2 at the 2026 DTM Hockenheimring finale as wet conditions challenge drivers ahead of the championship decider.

DTM | 2026 Hockenheimring | FP1 & FP2 | Preining leads the grid into the final weekend

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Thomas Preining made a strong start to the final weekend of the 2026 DTM season at the Hockenheimring, topping both free practice sessions (FP1 and FP2) on Friday. The Manthey Porsche driver arrived at the season finale as the championship leader and immediately demonstrated his pace in changing weather conditions. Rain played a significant role…

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DTM championship leader Preining discusses his title hopes, uncertain weather at the Hockenheimring and his approach to the final with Porsche

Exclusive: “A flawless weekend will be crucial” – Preining confident ahead of the DTM title decider at the Hockenheimring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

Thomas Preining heads into the final weekend of the 2026 DTM season at the Hockenheimring with a 23-point advantage in the Drivers’ Championship and the opportunity to secure his second DTM title. The Manthey Porsche driver made an encouraging start to the weekend by topping the timesheets in the opening free practice session (FP1) on…

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Wittmann on his preparations for the DTM finale at the Hockenheimring and BMW's previous success around the German track

Wittmann relaxed ahead of the DTM finale at the Hockenheimring as the BMW driver looks to build on strong form

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago05 mins

The 2026 DTM season reaches its conclusion at the Hockenheimring from October 9th to 11th, with six drivers still in contention for the championship title, including two-time DTM champion Marco Wittmann, who heads into the finale hoping to add a third title to his name. The BMW driver has enjoyed a strong second half of…

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Engel discusses his preparations, recent setbacks and championship hopes ahead of the 2026 DTM season finale at the Hockenheimring

Engel remains confident ahead of DTM finale at the Hockenheimring despite recent setbacks

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Maro Engel heads into the 2026 DTM season finale at the Hockenheimring determined to end his campaign on a high despite a difficult run of races. With the championship battle reaching its conclusion, the Mercedes-AMG driver remains confident in his abilities and his team’s potential. During the press conference ahead of the season finale, attended…

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Preining discusses his DTM title hopes, preparations and lessons from 2023 ahead of the season finale at the Hockenheimring.

Preining confident ahead of the 2026 DTM finale at the Hockenheimring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Thomas Preining heads into the DTM season finale at the Hockenheimring with his sights set on securing a second championship title. The Austrian, who claimed his maiden DTM crown in 2023, remains firmly in contention despite a challenging start to the season. Speaking at the pre-event press conference attended by Pit Debrief, Preining discussed his…

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Preview the 2026 DTM season finale at the Hockenheimring as six drivers battle for the championship title in a thrilling final race weekend.

DTM | 2026 Hockenheimring | Preview | Six drivers fight for championship glory at season finale

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

The 2026 DTM season reaches its finale this weekend as the championship heads to the Hockenheimring for its last two races from 9 to 11 October. Six drivers representing five manufacturers remain in contention for the title, setting up a thrilling showdown at one of Germany’s most iconic circuits. Thomas Preining arrives as the championship…

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Grasser Racing will take Bortolotti's DTM case to the FIA after its appeal against his Oschersleben disqualification was rejected by the DMSB

Grasser Racing plans to take Bortolotti DTM case to FIA after losing DMSB appeal

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Grasser Racing Team (GRT) has lost its appeal against Mirko Bortolotti’s disqualification from the second DTM race at Oschersleben, with the DMSB Appeals Court upholding the decision that stripped the Lamborghini driver of his victory. The court, chaired by Rainer Wicke, rejected GRT’s appeal on Friday, 25 September, confirming the amended result of the Sunday…

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Bortolotti’s DTM disqualification dispute could reach the FIA as Grasser’s appeal keeps the Oschersleben result provisional.

Grasser Racing Team appeal could leave DTM title fight unresolved

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The dispute over Mirko Bortolotti’s disqualification from the second DTM race at Oschersleben could continue beyond the DMSB appeal process and potentially reach the FIA. Bortolotti won the race on track for Grasser Racing Team, but officials later disqualified the Lamborghini driver after a post-race technical inspection found an issue with the wheel bearing on…

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Emil Frey Racing reflects on a mixed DTM Sachsenring weekend as Cairoli charges to fourth and Vermeulen scores twice before Hockenheim.

Emil Frey Racing takes positives from contrasting 2026 Sachsenring DTM weekend

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago012 mins

Emil Frey Racing left the penultimate round of the 2026 DTM season at the Sachsenring with mixed emotions after Matteo Cairoli and Thierry Vermeulen experienced two very different days in their Ferrari 296 GT3 Evos. Saturday proved more difficult as Cairoli and Vermeulen finished sixth and ninth respectively, unable to consistently match the leading pace…

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Thomas Preining provisionally leads the 2026 DTM standings after Sachsenring, with Bortolotti’s Round 5 disqualification still under appeal.

DTM | 2026 Sachsenring | Standings after Round 7 (Provisional)

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

Thomas Preining will head to the 2026 DTM season finale as the provisional Drivers’ Championship leader after extending his advantage during Round 7 at the Sachsenring, while Marco Wittmann has moved to within a single point of Maro Engel in the increasingly close battle behind. Preining entered the weekend only one point behind Engel but…

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