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…
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…
