Pit Debrief

Maro Engel sends a message during Qualifying 1 of the 2026 DTM Red Bull Ring season opener, taking pole position.

DTM | 2026 Red Bull Ring | Qualifying 1 | Engel takes first pole of the season

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

After a disrupted and at times chaotic build-up to the DTM 2026 opener at the Red Bull Ring, teams entered Qualifying 1 with limited preparation and plenty of uncertainty. Schedule issues and interruptions disrupted Friday’s running, while a delayed qualifying simulation left teams scrambling to gather meaningful data on the new tyre. Mercedes-AMG set the…

Lamborghini remains unchanged as BoP shifts ahead of the DTM 2026 Red Bull Ring opening race, leaving the new Temerario under pressure.

Lamborghini is left unchanged as BoP shifts ahead of the DTM 2026 Red Bull Ring opening race

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

Just days after one of the most complex Balance of Performance (BoP) calculations in recent history, the 2026 DTM season opener at the Red Bull Ring has already produced its first major adjustments. Officials introduced the changes after Friday’s running, which included a delayed qualifying simulation originally lost to weather during pre-season testing. They targeted…

The DTM's 2026 BoP was the hardest ever to calculate. Here is why Spielberg could produce some genuine surprises this weekend.

DTM’s toughest ever BoP explained: Why Spielberg could catch everyone off guard

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

The 2026 DTM season has not even turned a wheel in anger yet, and already the technical battle behind the scenes has been one of the most complex in the series’ history. When the Balance of Performance (BoP) landed in team inboxes on Wednesday evening, days later than usual, it was the result of weeks…

Exclusive: Cairoli aims to perform at the highest level in DTM 2026 as he prepares for debut season with Emil Frey Racing.

Exclusive: Cairoli aims to “perform at the highest level” ahead of DTM 2026 debut

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Matteo Cairoli will make his long-awaited debut in the DTM in 2026, at the Red Bull Ring, joining Emil Frey Racing as part of a major reset for the Swiss outfit. The team enters its fourth DTM campaign with a refreshed line-up and two brand-new Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo cars, marking a transformative step as…

Van der Linde returns to DTM with Schubert Motorsport in 2026, chasing the one title that has eluded him and a legacy built on hard work.

Exclusive: Van der Linde on his DTM return – “I don’t want to finish second again”

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

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…

Bortolotti DTM 2026: Focus on development as Lamborghini prepares new Temerario GT3 for Red Bull Ring opener.

Bortolotti embraces new DTM challenge despite early Lamborghini setbacks

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

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 kicks off in Austria as Auer, Preining and four debutants descend on the Red Bull Ring.

DTM’s 2026 title fight kicks off at the Red Bull Ring

Chiara Martin4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins

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…

2026 DTM Test at Red Bull Ring saw Ben Dörr top the times despite wheel drama, as rivals faced issues and tight margins

2026 DTM Pre-Season Test | Dörr shines at Red Bull Ring as Glock and others face setbacks

Chiara Martin1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

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…

DTM pre-season test at Red Bull Ring sees Lamborghini debut Temerario GT3 while rivals refine proven GT3 packages.

2026 DTM field continues final pre-season test at Red Bull Ring as Lamborghini debuts Temerario GT3

Chiara Martin1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

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…

Thiim discusses his DTM return with Aston Martin, learning from younger teammates and preparing with Comtoyou Racing.

Exclusive: Thiim on youth, experience and his 2026 DTM return – “It keeps you humble”

Chiara Martin1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

A new chapter awaits Nicki Thiim as the Aston Martin factory driver prepares to return to the DTM grid in 2026, determined to rewrite a story that previously fell short of expectations. Thiim joins Comtoyou Racing as part of Aston Martin’s evolving DTM programme, with the manufacturer continuing to develop its GT3-based effort. The Belgian…