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Paul returns to DTM at the Sachsenring just two months after injury, detailing his rapid recovery and comeback preparations.
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Paul ready to “properly attack” on DTM return at the Sachsenring after rapid injury recovery

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Maximilian Paul will make his DTM return at his home round at the Sachsenring just two months after suffering serious injuries in his Norisring accident. Paul sustained injuries to his vertebra and left leg in the crash, requiring surgery immediately afterwards. What followed was an intensive rehabilitation programme as the German worked towards returning to…

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Lucas Auer targets a strong Sachsenring weekend as the DTM title fight tightens, with tyre warm-up set to play a key role.
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Auer targets strong Sachsenring weekend as DTM title fight tightens

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Lucas Auer heads to the Sachsenring firmly in the DTM title fight as the championship enters its decisive final stages. The Mercedes-AMG driver endured a mixed Nürburgring weekend after retiring from Sunday’s DTM race, but quickly bounced back with success in GT World Challenge competition. With the Sachsenring and Hockenheim remaining on the calendar, Auer…

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Primm makes his DTM debut at the Sachsenring as HGL Racing brings Audi back to the grid for a guest appearance.
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Primm relishing “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity as Audi returns to DTM at the Sachsenring

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Simon Connor Primm will make his DTM debut at the Sachsenring as HGL Racing brings Audi back onto the championship grid for a guest appearance. Primm has competed in the ADAC GT Masters this season after racing a Lamborghini in the series last year. His Sachsenring outing came together relatively late, with the team initially…

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Engel and Gounon discuss how contrasting styles, shared experience and DTM setup freedom help Mercedes-AMG improve and compete.
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Exclusive: Engel and Gounon on learning, contrasting styles and developing Mercedes-AMG in DTM

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Maro Engel and Jules Gounon brought years of shared experience and success into their DTM partnership at Winward Racing with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, but neither driver believed that familiarity had stopped them from learning from one another. The Mercedes-AMG Performance Drivers had competed together in some of endurance racing’s biggest events and developed a close friendship…

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Wittmann discusses BMW’s 2026 DTM campaign, his title ambitions and the value of continuity with Schubert Motorsport.
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Exclusive: “Our goal is to compete for the title” – Marco Wittmann on BMW’s 2026 DTM campaign

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Ahead of the 2026 DTM season, Pit Debrief spoke exclusively with Marco Wittmann about his expectations for the new campaign, his continued partnership with BMW and Schubert Motorsport, and his ambitions for the year ahead. The two-time DTM champion entered the season aiming to build on the progress he and the team made during the…

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Preining topped the 2026 DTM testing at the Sachsenring for Manthey Porsche as Maximilian Paul returned 50 days after his Norisring crash
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2026 DTM testing | Preining leads Manthey one-two as Paul makes remarkable Sachsenring return

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Thomas Preining topped the timesheets as Manthey Porsche secured a one-two during the official DTM test at the Sachsenring, strengthening the team’s position ahead of a crucial stage of the 2026 title fight. Preining, who trails championship leader Maro Engel by just one point with two race weekends remaining, set a 1:17.827 to become the…

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Bortolotti reflects on DTM Race 2 at the Nürburgring, his recovery drive and what lies ahead in the crucial final rounds
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Exclusive: “Anything is possible” – Bortolotti reflects on DTM Race 2 at the Nürburgring as season enters crucial final phase

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Mirko Bortolotti recovered from an early penalty to finish fifth in a chaotic second DTM race at the Nürburgring, limiting the damage after a false start sent him towards the back of the field. The Lamborghini driver received a penalty lap in the opening stages but fought his way back through the order as Safety…

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Engstler reflects on Nürburgring Race 2, DTM tyre strategy frustrations and why he believes the Lamborghini Temerario has strong potential.
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Exclusive: “We should stop picking on the car” – Engstler on Nürburgring frustration, DTM tyre rules and Lamborghini’s potential

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Luca Engstler left the Nürburgring frustrated despite securing another points finish for Lamborghini in a chaotic second DTM race of the weekend. Marco Wittmann eventually claimed victory after a race shaped by incidents, penalties and contrasting tyre strategies. Engstler remained in the mix as the order changed throughout the 39-lap contest, but the Red Bull…

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Kalender reflects on his maiden DTM podium at the Nürburgring, how close he came to victory and his goals for the rest of the season.
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Exclusive: “The win is still up for grabs” – Kalender after maiden DTM podium at the Nürburgring

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Tom Kalender secured his maiden DTM podium with a remarkable recovery drive in Race 2 at the Nürburgring, bouncing back from a retirement on Saturday to finish second behind Marco Wittmann. The Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf driver started the race from 11th on the grid but worked his way into contention as strategy, penalties and incidents…

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Matteo Cairoli and Thierry Vermeulen reflect on a mixed 2026 Nürburgring DTM weekend featuring victory, pit-stop trouble and damage.
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Cairoli takes victory and frustration from Nürburgring as Vermeulen endures difficult 2026 DTM weekend

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Emil Frey Racing experienced both the highs and lows of DTM competition at the Nürburgring, as Matteo Cairoli delivered the team’s standout performance of the 2026 weekend with his third win of the season, while Thierry Vermeulen faced a more difficult event that included heavy contact on Saturday and a challenging second race. Despite Sunday’s…

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