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Cairoli went fastest in DTM Free Practice 2 in Zandvoort after topping the sheets earlier in FP1, Dörr and Preining complete the top

DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Free Practice 2 | Cairoli completes Friday sweep as he tops the times again

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

DTM Free Practice 2 at Zandvoort followed an opening session led by Matteo Cairoli, who put Emil Frey Racing Ferrari on top with a 1:34.289. Ferrari showed strong early pace, with Cairoli and home driver Thierry Vermeulen running at the front before Thomas Preining, Lucas Auer and Kelvin van der Linde also moved into contention….

Cairoli put his Ferrari on top at Free Practice 1 at Zandvoort, followed by Dörr and Preining, with home hero Vermeulen in P4

DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Free Practice 1 | Cairoli leads the way as home hero Vermeulen takes P5

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Free Practice 1 at Zandvoort marked the start of the second race weekend of the 2026 DTM season, as the field arrived in the Netherlands after a dramatic and revealing opener at the Red Bull Ring. During the opening round, Austria delivered disrupted running, changing conditions and strategic challenges, giving teams little room for error…

Thierry Vermeulen discusses DTM growth, Ferrari Evo struggles, tyre concerns and his hopes for a strong 2026 home race at Zandvoort.

“I always love going to Zandvoort”: Vermeulen targets strong DTM performance after frustrating Nürburgring 24 Hours

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago011 mins

Thierry Vermeulen arrives at Zandvoort determined to reset his season after a frustrating Nürburgring 24 Hours and a challenging start to the 2026 DTM campaign. The Dutch driver faces his home round with cautious optimism as he and his team continue to unlock the potential of Ferrari’s new Evo package. At the same time, Vermeulen…

DTM heads to Zandvoort as Vermeulen leads home hopes, Engel tops the 2026 standings, and rivals chase momentum in Round 2.

DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Preview | Vermeulen leads home hopes as the battle at the Dutch dunes awaits

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago013 mins

The 2026 DTM season continues this weekend as the championship travels to Circuit Zandvoort for its second round of the year. After opening the campaign at the Red Bull Ring, the field now moves from the Austrian hills to the Dutch North Sea coast for races three and four of the 16-race season. Zandvoort gives…

Thiim looks ahead to DTM’s Zandvoort round, discussing Aston Martin progress, Comtoyou Racing, tyre hopes and his Nordschleife wish.

Nicki Thiim eyes Aston Martin progress before DTM heads to Zandvoort

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

Nicki Thiim heads to Zandvoort with cautious optimism after a promising DTM weekend for Aston Martin and Comtoyou Racing at the Red Bull Ring. The Belgian outfit left Austria with encouraging signs, as Aston Martin continued to settle into Comtoyou Racing’s second DTM campaign. However, Thiim remained realistic before the Dutch round, knowing how quickly…

Maximilian Paul returns to GRT for 2026, highlighting team structure and learning alongside DTM champion Mirko Bortolotti

Exclusive: “I looked up to Mirko” — Maximilian Paul on racing alongside Bortolotti in DTM

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

A return to familiar surroundings marks the next step in the career of Maximilian Paul as he prepares for the 2026 DTM season with Grasser Racing Team, alongside 2024 champion, Mirko Bortolotti. After continuing to build his profile within the Lamborghini ecosystem, including closer ties to Lamborghini Squadra Corse and involvement in the development of…

The 2026 DTM season starts with pressure for Lamborghini, Baert and Feller after a revealing Red Bull Ring opening weekend

Five drivers under pressure after the 2026 DTM season opener at the Red Bull Ring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago3 weeks ago011 mins

The 2026 DTM season opened at the Red Bull Ring with several drivers making strong early statements. However, the opening weekend also exposed a number of pressure points. While Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, BMW and parts of the midfield showed competitive promise, others left Spielberg with more questions than answers. The clearest concern came from Lamborghini. The…

1. Arjun Maini shares his Hypercar ambitions and hopes to inspire Indian racers to careers in GT and endurance racing.

Exclusive: Maini on ambition, legacy and inspiring the next generation of Indian GT talent

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins

As one of the few Indian drivers competing at the highest levels of international motorsport, Ford factory driver Arjun Maini, currently competing in the 2026 DTM and GTWC Europe championships with Haupt Racing Team (HRT), continues to carve out a meaningful presence in endurance and GT racing. His rise has not only been defined by…

Baert discusses DTM’s calendar, German identity, the Norisring’s legendary status, international growth, and hopes for a future Belgian race.

Exclusive: “For sure Germany, it’s in their blood” — Baert on DTM’s identity, calendar and international ambitions

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

Nicolas Baert saw DTM’s calendar as one of the championship’s strengths, with its mix of circuits giving drivers a range of different challenges across the season. That variety also highlighted what made the series stand out, as DTM continued to combine traditional racetracks with events that carried a strong identity and history. The Belgian driver…

Five DTM drivers stand out after Red Bull Ring, with Engel leading as Auer, Wittmann, Preining and van der Linde chase.

Five drivers to watch after the 2026 DTM opener at the Red Bull Ring

Karishma Persad1 month ago4 weeks ago010 mins

The 2026 DTM season opened at the Red Bull Ring with a weekend that offered early direction without delivering firm conclusions. Across Free Practice, Qualifying and Races 1 and 2, the 2026 DTM drivers produced a mixed competitive picture shaped by pace, strategy, Balance of Performance changes, tyre management, and execution under pressure. Mercedes-AMG emerged…