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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

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 mins

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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Marco Wittmann takes his 20th DTM victory at the Nürburgring as Tom Kalender and Thomas Preining complete the podium of Race 2
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DTM | 2026 Nürburgring | Race 2 | Wittmann claims 20th DTM victory

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein06 mins

Marco Wittmann claimed the 20th DTM victory of his career after mastering a chaotic Race 2 at the Nürburgring, as early collisions, pit-stop problems and penalties repeatedly transformed the order throughout the 39-lap contest. The Schubert Motorsport driver climbed from sixth on the grid and used an aggressive strategy to put himself into victory contention…

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Marco Wittmann reflects on his Nürburgring DTM podium, return to competitiveness and recovery after a difficult run of races.
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Wittmann welcomes competitive Nürburgring showing after ‘difficult weeks’ in 2026 DTM

Karishma Persad04 mins

Marco Wittmann welcomed a return to the front of the 2026 DTM field after securing third place at the Nürburgring, describing the result as an important step following several challenging weeks in the championship. The BMW driver started fourth and moved into the podium positions around the pit-stop phase before spending much of the remainder…

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

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein08 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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Marco Wittmann targets Norisring redemption as home support and Schubert continuity drive his strong start to the 2026 DTM season.
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“I hope it is me”: Wittmann targets 2026 Norisring victory at home DTM round

Karishma Persad012 mins

Marco Wittmann will aim to convert strong early-season form and considerable home support into a podium when the DTM visits the Norisring in 2026. The Team Schubert driver enters the weekend fourth in the championship after consistently fighting near the front during the opening three rounds. However, he also returns to the circuit that produced…

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Wittmann discusses BMW teamwork, healthy competition, DTM’s fine margins and why consistency remains crucial in a title fight.
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Exclusive: Marco Wittmann on healthy competition at BMW, DTM’s fine margins and the importance of consistency

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 mins

Marco Wittmann headed into the 2026 DTM season with a familiar goal but a new dynamic in the Schubert Motorsport garage following the arrival of a new BMW teammate. The two-time champion remained part of BMW’s factory line-up, while Kelvin van der Linde joined him as an experienced new teammate. The move created a strong…

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Wittmann explains how tyre management and strategy helped him recover to third in DTM Race 2 at Zandvoort.
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Wittmann credits tyre management and strategy after charging to Zandvoort DTM podium 

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein06 mins

Marco Wittmann credited strong tyre management and the right strategic decisions for his recovery to third place in the second DTM race at Zandvoort. The Schubert Motorsport driver remained outside the leading battle during much of the opening half of the race but carefully managed his tyres before using the Safety Car restart and an…

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Five DTM drivers stand out after Red Bull Ring, with Engel leading as Auer, Wittmann, Preining and van der Linde chase.
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Five drivers to watch after the 2026 DTM opener at the Red Bull Ring

Karishma Persad010 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…

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Marco Wittmann targets a third title as DTM 2026 begins, backed by Schubert Motorsport continuity and experience
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Exclusive: “Our goal is to compete for the title” – Wittmann sets sights on third DTM crown in 2026

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein06 mins

As the DTM prepares to return from its winter break, the build-up to the 2026 season brought a familiar sense of momentum for Marco Wittmann. Months without racing had only sharpened the focus across the grid, while changes in driver line-ups and team structures added an extra layer of intrigue ahead of the opening round….

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