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Van der Linde wins chaotic DTM Race 2 at Zandvoort as Dörr claims maiden podium and Engel retakes championship lead
Photo Credit: ADAC Motorsport | Gruppe C Photography

DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Race 2 | Van der Linde masters strategy for breakthrough BMW win

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein07 mins

DTM Race 2 at Zandvoort delivered a far more chaotic and strategic contest than Saturday’s opener, as Kelvin van der Linde converted pole position into a commanding victory for Schubert Motorsport. The second race of the Zandvoort weekend became a battle of tyre strategy, pit stop execution and late-race overtaking. Van der Linde controlled the…

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Kelvin van der Linde claimed pole in DTM Qualifying 2 at Zandvoort, ahead of Thierry Vermeulen and Luca Engstler.
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DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Qualifying 2 | Van der Linde bounces back to claim pole in Zandvoort

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 mins

Less than 24 hours after a difficult DTM Saturday, Kelvin van der Linde delivered the perfect response in Qualifying 2 at Zandvoort. The Schubert BMW driver had suffered technical problems throughout the weekend and retired from Saturday’s race, but he turned things around in style on Sunday morning. Van der Linde set the pace around…

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Luca Engstler led Lamborghini’s charge at Zandvoort as Marco Mapelli battled setbacks in an encouraging DTM Race 1 for Abt Sportsline.
Photo Credit: ADAC Motorsport | Gruppe C Photography

ABT encouraged by DTM Race 1 performance at Zandvoort as Engstler leads Lamborghini charge

Karishma Persad04 mins

ABT Sportsline ended their Saturday at Zandvoort with mixed emotions after an eventful DTM Race 1 on the Dutch coast. While Matteo Cairoli dominated the race for Emil Frey Ferrari, the Lamborghini squad still found reasons for optimism after a competitive showing in the midfield battle. Luca Engstler delivered the best result for Lamborghini with…

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Matteo Cairoli claimed his maiden DTM victory in Race 1 at Zandvoort, leading Lucas Auer and Thierry Vermeulen in a controlled Ferrari win
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DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Race 1 | Cairoli turns Zandvoort pole into maiden DTM victory

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein06 mins

DTM Race 1 at Zandvoort belonged to Matteo Cairoli, as the Emil Frey Ferrari driver converted pole position into his first victory in the series. The Italian completed a perfect Saturday on the Dutch dunes after topping Friday practice, taking pole in qualifying, and then controlling the race from the front. Lucas Auer finished second…

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Engel and Gounon arrive at DTM Zandvoort with different momentum as Mercedes-AMG looks to maximise its second round of 2026.
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Exclusive: Engel and Gounon put trust in the process as Mercedes-AMG Motorsport targets strong DTM weekend at Zandvoort

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein07 mins

Maro Engel and Jules Gounon head to Zandvoort for the second round of the 2026 DTM season with contrasting emotions after a mixed opening weekend at the Red Bull Ring. The 2026 DTM season has already delivered plenty of intensity. The Red Bull Ring opened the campaign for the first time, with Thomas Preining taking…

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Cairoli claimed pole for DTM Zandvoort Race 1, leading a Ferrari one-two after a red flag disrupted Qualifying 1.
Photo Credit: ADAC Motorsport | Gruppe C Photography

DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Qualifying 1 | Ferrari dominates as Cairoli converts Friday pace into pole

Chiara Martin04 mins

After Friday’s two practice sessions gave the DTM field its first proper read on Circuit Zandvoort, it was time for the Qualifying 1 session on Saturday morning. Matteo Cairoli arrived as the driver to beat after topping both practice sessions for Emil Frey Racing. The Italian set a 1:34.289 in FP1 before improving to a…

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

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 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….

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Cairoli put his Ferrari on top at Free Practice 1 at Zandvoort, followed by Dörr and Preining, with home hero Vermeulen in P4
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DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Free Practice 1 | Cairoli leads the way as home hero Vermeulen takes P5

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 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…

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Thierry Vermeulen discusses DTM growth, Ferrari Evo struggles, tyre concerns and his hopes for a strong 2026 home race at Zandvoort.
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“I always love going to Zandvoort”: Vermeulen targets strong DTM performance after frustrating Nürburgring 24 Hours

Karishma Persad011 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…

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DTM heads to Zandvoort as Vermeulen leads home hopes, Engel tops the 2026 standings, and rivals chase momentum in Round 2.
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DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Preview | Vermeulen leads home hopes as the battle at the Dutch dunes awaits

Karishma Persad013 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…

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