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Matteo Cairoli takes DTM pole at the Nürburgring, beating Thomas Preining by 0.036s in a closely fought Qualifying 1 session

DTM | 2026 Nürburgring | Qualifying 1 | Cairoli snatches last-gasp pole

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Matteo Cairoli secured pole position for the opening DTM race at the Nürburgring after producing a last-gasp lap to deny Thomas Preining in an exceptionally close Qualifying 1 session. The Emil Frey Racing driver completed the 3.629-kilometre circuit in 1:25.345, beating Preining by just 0.036 seconds. Lucas Auer completed the top three, while only 0.105…

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Matteo Cairoli claimed his second pole position of his rookie DTM season at Qualifying 1 at the Nürburgring weekend.

“I want to win the race”: Cairoli targets victory after DTM Nürburgring Qualifying 1 pole

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Matteo Cairoli claimed his second pole position of his rookie DTM season at Qualifying 1 at the Nürburgring weekend, putting himself in the ideal position to fight for victory as he looks to keep his championship hopes alive. The Ferrari driver produced a 1:25.345 in a closely fought qualifying session, beating Thomas Preining by just…

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Manthey Porsche topped Friday practice at the DTM Nürburgring weekend as Preining led Feller in FP2 after Cairoli set the pace in FP1.

DTM | 2026 Nürburgring | FP1 & FP2 | Manthey Porsche lead at home event

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 week ago05 mins

The DTM returned to the Nürburgring for the sixth round of the 2026 season, FP1 and FP2 opening the weekend on Friday. Drivers faced demanding conditions throughout the day, with temperatures rising above 30 degrees Celsius and track temperatures exceeding 40 degrees. While Matteo Cairoli and Ferrari set the early benchmark in FP1, Manthey Porsche…

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Maro Engel leads the DTM title fight into Nürburgring as Thiim, Auer and Preining chase in Round 6 of the 2026 season in Germany.

DTM | 2026 Nürburgring | Preview | Engel leads tight title fight into Eifel showdown

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

The DTM heads to the Nürburgring from 14-16 August as the 2026 title fight enters its decisive final three weekends. Maro Engel arrives in the Eifel as the championship leader, with Nicki Thiim, Lucas Auer and Thomas Preining forming the closest group of challengers. Seven manufacturers feature inside the top eight of the Drivers’ Championship,…

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Arjun Maini reflects on Ford’s 2026 DTM progress, Mustang Evo gains, and hopes of securing a first victory before the season ends.

Maini believes first Ford Mustang DTM victory remains possible after progress in 2026

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

Arjun Maini believes a maiden DTM victory for the Ford Mustang remains achievable this season after HRT Ford Racing made significant progress with the car during its second campaign in the 2026 championship. Maini enters the closing stages of 2026 sixth in the Drivers’ Championship and, provisionally, level on points with Matteo Cairoli after already…

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Preining discusses his DTM future, Manthey’s Nürburgring home race and hopes of building on a strong Oschersleben weekend.

“I’m not going to hang up the boots just yet”: Preining on DTM future ahead of Manthey’s Nürburgring home race

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago010 mins

Thomas Preining heads into Manthey Racing’s home DTM weekend at the Nürburgring aiming to build on a significant turnaround in form while keeping one eye on both the championship battle and his longer-term future. The Austrian endured a difficult spell earlier in the 2026 season, but his campaign gathered momentum at Oschersleben. Preining claimed his…

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DTM confirms an eight-round 2027 calendar, with the Red Bull Ring opening the season and Hockenheim hosting the finale in October.

DTM confirms eight-round 2027 calendar with Red Bull Ring season opener

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

The DTM has confirmed an eight-round, 16-race calendar for the 2027 season, with the Red Bull Ring set to open the championship from 23-25 April. The series will visit three countries across six months, with six German venues joined by Austria’s Red Bull Ring and Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands. Meanwhile, the Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg will…

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Maro Engel provisionally extended his 2026 DTM lead after Mirko Bortolotti’s Oschersleben disqualification with the result pending appeal.

DTM | 2026 Oschersleben | Provisional standings after Round 5 following Bortolotti disqualification

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

The 2026 DTM championship standings have been provisionally amended following Mirko Bortolotti’s disqualification from Race 2 at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. Bortolotti originally won the second race of Round 5 in the No. 63 TGI Team by GRT Lamborghini Temerario GT3. However, the DMSB announced on 13 August that post-race technical checks found wheel bearings which…

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Mirko Bortolotti is disqualified from the Oschersleben DTM win over wheel bearing issue, with Grasser Racing appealing the ruling.

Bortolotti disqualified from Oschersleben DTM victory; Grasser appeals ruling

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Mirko Bortolotti has been disqualified from victory in the second DTM race at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben after officials found a technical infringement on the No. 63 TGI Team by GRT Lamborghini Temerario GT3. The German Motorsport Association (DMSB) announced the decision on 13 August, almost three weeks after Bortolotti won the 26 July race. A…

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Wittmann reflects on DTM’s Class One era, GT3 growth, manufacturer diversity and stronger fan engagement ahead of 2026

Exclusive: Marco Wittmann reflects on DTM’s Class One era and praises GT3 growth

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

Marco Wittmann believes the DTM has made several positive changes in recent years, despite the significant differences between the current GT3 cars and the machinery used during the Class One era. The championship has transformed both on and off the track. While the change in regulations introduced a different type of car and driving experience,…

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