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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.

Exclusive: Engel and Gounon put trust in the process as Mercedes-AMG Motorsport targets strong DTM weekend at Zandvoort

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 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…

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…

Gounon’s strong DTM race at the Red Bull Ring ends in heartbreak after a late technical issue forces retirement and costs valuable points

Late issue denies Gounon strong result in first DTM race of 2026 at the Red Bull Ring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Jules Gounon looked on course for a major result in the opening DTM race at the Red Bull Ring before a late technical issue abruptly ended his charge. The Frenchman had driven a calm, controlled race to put himself firmly in contention at a crucial stage, closing in on Thomas Preining with clear momentum on…

Petrobelli, Gounon and Schiller top sessions at Paul Ricard as GT field prepares for qualifying and six-hour 2026 GTWC Europe showdown.

2026 | GTWC Europe | Endurance | Circuit Paul Ricard | Bronze Test & Free Practice | Mercedes-AMG leads the way after busy opening day

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

The opening day of 2026 GTWC Europe track action at Circuit Paul Ricard delivered three distinct but closely connected sessions, each offering valuable insight into the competitive order ahead of race day. Firstly, Giacomo Petrobelli led the Bronze Test with a narrow margin, setting the tone for a tightly packed field. Subsequently, Jules Gounon placed…

Verstappen Racing disqualified from 2026 Nürburgring NLS2 win after tyre rule breach, promoting BMW crew Harper and Pepper to victory.

2026 NLS: ROWE Racing promoted to NLS2 win after Verstappen Racing disqualified for tyre rule breach

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Max Verstappen and the Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing have been disqualified from their 2026 NLS2 victory in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) after post-race scrutineering revealed a breach of tyre regulations. The Dutch driver had initially secured a commanding win aboard the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, sharing the car with Jules Gounon and Dani Juncadella. However, officials…

Max Verstappen secures a dominant Nürburgring 2026 NLS win with Mercedes-AMG after a fierce early battle and strategic race execution.

2026 NLS: Verstappen Racing masters Nürburgring Mercedes-AMG victory in NLS2

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Max Verstappen showcased his growing endurance racing pedigree with a commanding victory in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) opener (NLS2), the ADAC Barbarossapreis. Sharing the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo with Dani Juncadella and Jules Gounon, Verstappen secured his second series win—this time with a different manufacturer. Although the final margin exceeded 59 seconds, the race unfolded as…

Verstappen storms to 2026 NLS2 pole at the Nürburgring with a dominant lap, mastering interruptions and outpacing rivals by nearly two seconds.

2026 NLS: Verstappen storms to pole position with defining NLS2 Qualifying lap

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Max Verstappen delivered a sensational performance on his return to the Nürburgring Nordschleife, widely known as the “Green Hell”. The Dutchman immediately stamped his authority on 2026 NLS2 Qualifying, securing pole position in emphatic fashion despite challenging and constantly changing conditions. Driving the #3 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 alongside Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon, Verstappen…

Max Verstappen will make his debut at the Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance racing event with Mercedes in May 2026, fielding a Mercedes-AMG GT3 with striking Red Bull livery

Max Verstappen set to make Nürburgring 24 Hours debut with Mercedes-AMG

Senjuti Jash3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

Max Verstappen will expand his endurance racing ambitions in 2026 after Verstappen Racing confirmed plans to compete in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring with a Mercedes-AMG GT3, run in partnership with Winward Racing and supported by Red Bull. The programme represents another significant step in Verstappen Racing’s growing GT3 activities and underlines the team’s long-term…

Mercedes-AMG fields Auer, Kalender, Engel and Gounon in a four-driver bid to reclaim the 2026 DTM title.

Mercedes-AMG unveils strong quartet for 2026 DTM title challenge

Karishma Persad4 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Mercedes-AMG will attack the 2026 DTM season with one clear objective: reclaim the Drivers’ Championship. The manufacturer will field four proven race winners across two teams, maintaining the same formidable line-up that delivered consistent title contention last year. Mercedes-AMG will once again rely on Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf and Winward Racing to spearhead its campaign. The…

Alpine unveils its upgraded A424 Hypercar for the 2026 FIA WEC season after breakthrough success including victory at Fuji.

Alpine reveals upgraded A424 for 2026 WEC Hypercar campaign

Karishma Persad4 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Alpine Endurance Team has revealed the updated prototypes it will campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category in 2026, signalling the French manufacturer’s intent to build on the strongest season in the A424 programme’s history. The unveiling took place during a pre-season presentation in Paris, the home of the Alpine brand. With…