After two short free practice sessions, the 2026 DTM grid heads into Free Practice 3 at the Red Bull Ring as the final chance to fine tune everything before race action begins on Saturday. Ben Dörr and Lucas Auer set the fastest laps respectfully in FP1 and FP2 earlier today, putting both McLaren and Mercedes…
After a late schedule change, Free Practice 2 of the first race weekend of the 2026 DTM season at the Red Bull Ring got underway. Despite lasting just 20 minutes, officials used the session as a qualifying simulation, as rain at the Red Bull Ring had prevented them from running it during the Official Test…
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…
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…
Thomas Preining began his DTM 2026 preparations at the Red Bull Ring, as the Austrian used the pre-season test to build momentum ahead of the new campaign. Returning to action after a long winter break, he approached the sessions with a clear focus on laying the groundwork for the season opener at his home circuit….
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…
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 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…
Luca Engstler headed into the 2026 DTM season with a renewed sense of purpose as he joins ABT Sportsline, but also with the lessons of a challenging previous campaign still fresh in his mind. Following his move from GRT to ABT Sportsline, the Lamborghini factory driver opened up about the inconsistencies that defined his recent…
As the 2026 DTM season approaches, Lucas Auer, a veteran of the series and a key driver for Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf, is preparing for a highly competitive year. With fresh partnerships, a new car livery, and a clear understanding of the challenges ahead, Auer is determined to make the most of every opportunity. In a…
