The 2026 DTM season began in dramatic fashion at the Red Bull Ring, as a disrupted build-up, evolving conditions and strategic complexity combined to produce an unpredictable opening round. Across qualifying and two action-packed races, teams and drivers faced constant challenges, while the early championship picture already began to take shape. A chaotic yet defining…
It was time to close out the opening race weekend at the Red Bull Ring with Race 2 of the 2026 DTM season. A reshuffled grid from qualifying 2 set the stage, as Kelvin van der Linde claimed pole position with a strong lap, marking his first pole since 2024 and putting himself firmly in…
After yesterday’s spectacular opening race at the Red Bull Ring, the 2026 DTM field returned for a new day and fresh opportunities for Qualifying 2. Thomas Preining secured a home victory in Race 1 ahead of Lucas Auer, while Maro Engel converted pole into a podium after a costly pit stop setback. Further down the…
Mirko Bortolotti endured a challenging start to the 2026 DTM season at the Red Bull Ring, as Lamborghini’s new Temerario GT3 failed to break into the top 10 in Race 1. The Grasser Racing Team driver finished 13th, making him the highest-placed Lamborghini, but the result reflected the current limitations of the brand-new car. Speaking…
Maro Engel looked set to convert pole position into victory in Race 1 of the 2026 DTM season at the Red Bull Ring, but a costly issue during the pitstop phase denied him the win. The Mercedes-AMG driver led the opening stages with authority and controlled the pace from the front before the race slipped…
Lucas Auer came close to a home victory in Race 1 of the 2026 DTM season at the Red Bull Ring, ultimately securing second place after a late charge. The Austrian started from fourth on the grid and worked his way into contention, ultimately leading a strong result for Mercedes-AMG while narrowly missing out on…
Thomas Preining made the perfect start to his 2026 DTM campaign, as he claimed victory in Race 1 at the Red Bull Ring in front of a home crowd. The Austrian led a dominant 1-2 for his country, finishing ahead of Lucas Auer, while pole-sitter Maro Engel completed the podium. Preining controlled the race when…
It was finally time for the long-awaited opening race of the 2026 DTM season at the Red Bull Ring, and Maro Engel led the field to the green flag after securing pole position in a tightly contested Qualifying 1 session. Thomas Preining and Ben Dörr lined up as immediate challengers, while BMW struggled for pace…
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…
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…
