Thiim reflects on his perfect 2026 DTM Norisring weekend, Race 2 victory, championship lead and Finn Wiebelhaus pressure.
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Thiim “still trying to wake up” after perfect DTM Norisring weekend

Nicki Thiim admitted he remained in disbelief after completing a perfect weekend with Comtoyou Racing and Aston Martin at the 2026 DTM Norisring round and taking the championship lead at the halfway point of the season. The Comtoyou Racing driver converted pole position into victory in both races, collecting the maximum available points at his…

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Arjun Maini reflects on his first 2026 DTM podium with Ford, a chaotic Norisring Race 1, and why bold moves require full commitment.
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Exclusive: Maini says HRT Ford is “getting stronger” after breakthrough podium at Race 1 of 2026 Norisring

Arjun Maini believes his first podium of the 2026 DTM season confirms Ford’s growing strength after he finished third in an eventful Race 1 at the Norisring. The HRT Ford driver started third and finished third, but his route to the podium proved far from straightforward. Nicki Thiim converted pole into victory, Maro Engel finished…

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DTM splits Norisring Qualifying into two groups as Ben Dörr and Lucas Auer spearhead each side of the packed street-circuit fight.
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DTM Norisring Qualifying explained: how the two-group format works

The Norisring forces DTM to treat Qualifying differently from every other circuit on the calendar. Instead of sending the full field out together, organisers split the drivers into two groups to reduce traffic and give each competitor a better chance of finding clear air. That matters more in Nuremberg than almost anywhere else. The Norisring…

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DTM 2026 Norisring BoP changes explained, from weight and restrictors to boost limits and why the full picture is hard to read.
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DTM Norisring BoP: Why weight, restrictors and boost make the picture hard to read

The DTM heads to the 2026 Norisring round with a Balance of Performance (BoP) package that requires more than a quick glance at the headline numbers. At first look, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche stand out because both naturally aspirated cars receive large restrictor figures for the Nuremberg street circuit. However, BoP does not work through one…

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Youngster Ben Dörr finishes the 2026 DTM Norisring FP2 session on top, ending Friday on a high for himself and McLaren.
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DTM | 2026 Norisring | FP2 | Dörr leads Auer and Gounon in tight final practice

The DTM returned to action at the Norisring for the second practice session (FP2) of the day after Maro Engel topped FP1 with a late qualifying-style lap. Engel denied Maximilian Paul the fastest time in the closing moments, while Ben Dörr completed the top three after leading much of the session. With the championship reaching…

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Maro Engel leads the way after the busy FP1 session at the 2026 DTM Norisring round, also marking the halfway point of the season.
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DTM | 2026 Norisring | FP1 | Engel beats Paul and Dörr to lead opening practice

The DTM returned for one of its most anticipated events of the year at the 2026 Norisring. The championship’s only street circuit also marked the halfway point of the season, with the drivers eager to reacquaint themselves with the narrow confines of the “Franconian Monaco”. FP1 gets underway The opening Free Practice session began with…

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DTM will increase the space between pit stop stations at the Norisring as the series looks to reduce the risk of further pit-lane incidents.
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DTM increases Norisring pit spacing following Zandvoort safety concerns

DTM will increase the space between pit stop stations at the Norisring as the championship looks to reduce the risk of further pit-lane incidents following the dangerous scenes at Zandvoort. Organisers will extend the temporary pit structure and position the pit stop gantries further apart for the 2026 DTM Norisring round. The distance between each…

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