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…
In under three seasons, Maro Engel and Lucas Auer have established themselves as one of the most effective pairings on the GT World Challenge (GTWC) grid. Their collaboration began in 2024 at Winward Racing, where the two friends immediately demonstrated their compatibility on track. Competing in the iconic Mann-Filter ‘Mamba’ livery, the Mercedes-AMG factory drivers…
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…
Lucas Auer came close to a home victory in Race 1 of the 2026 DTM season at the Red Bull Ring, ultimately securing second place after a late charge. The Austrian started from fourth on the grid and worked his way into contention, ultimately leading a strong result for Mercedes-AMG while narrowly missing out on…
The 2026 DTM season finally gets underway this weekend at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria, as the fastest circuit on the calendar plays host to the first two races of the year from 24 to 26 April. Two home favourites headline the entry list, a new fan feature launches, and a packed support…
Qualifying for the 2026 NLS4, which doubles as Round 1 of the 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers, delivered an unexpected result, as the #23 BMW stunned the field to secure pole position. From the outset, teams pushed hard around the daunting Nürburgring Nordschleife. However, it was David Jahn who made the decisive impact, setting an 8:09.488 lap…
As the 2026 DTM season approaches, Lucas Auer, a veteran of the series and a key driver for Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf, is preparing for a highly competitive year. With fresh partnerships, a new car livery, and a clear understanding of the challenges ahead, Auer is determined to make the most of every opportunity. In a…
Max Verstappen will make the most of an unexpected gap in the Formula 1 calendar by competing in the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Qualifiers, further strengthening his preparations for his debut in the iconic endurance race. The four-time Formula 1 world champion continues to broaden his GT racing experience as he balances commitments across disciplines. The…
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 has confirmed an emphatic statement of intent for the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) powered by AWS, unveiling a formidable 16-car campaign across both the Endurance Cup and Sprint Cup. With 10 cars committed to Endurance and six to Sprint competition, the Affalterbach manufacturer signals its determination to dominate Europe’s premier GT3 championship. As…
