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Engel and Gounon discuss how contrasting styles, shared experience and DTM setup freedom help Mercedes-AMG improve and compete.
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Exclusive: Engel and Gounon on learning, contrasting styles and developing Mercedes-AMG in DTM

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein07 mins

Maro Engel and Jules Gounon brought years of shared experience and success into their DTM partnership at Winward Racing with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, but neither driver believed that familiarity had stopped them from learning from one another. The Mercedes-AMG Performance Drivers had competed together in some of endurance racing’s biggest events and developed a close friendship…

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Mercedes-AMG returns to the 2026 FIA GT World Cup in Macau with three cars for Maro Engel, Adderly Fong and Lucas Auer in November.
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Mercedes-AMG returns to Macau with Engel, Fong and Auer for 2026 FIA GT World Cup

Karishma Persad04 mins

Mercedes-AMG will return to the FIA GT World Cup in Macau this November with a three-car effort split between Craft-Bamboo Racing and event newcomer Tigani Motorsport. The German manufacturer skipped the 2025 edition because concerns surrounding the cost and preparation required for FIA-mandated torque sensors prevented it from committing to the event. However, Mercedes-AMG will…

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Maro Engel leads Preining by one point after 2026 DTM Round 6 at the Nürburgring, with all standings provisional pending Bortolotti’s appeal.
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DTM | 2026 Nürburgring | Standings after Round 6 (Provisional)

Karishma Persad010 mins

Maro Engel remains at the top of the 2026 DTM Drivers’ Championship after Round 6 at the Nürburgring, but Thomas Preining has reduced the Mercedes-AMG driver’s provisional advantage to just one point with four races remaining. Preining produced one of the strongest weekends among the title contenders, finishing second behind Matteo Cairoli in Race 1…

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Maro Engel leads the 2026 DTM standings by 21 points after Oschersleben as Preining and Bortolotti score landmark wins in Round 5.
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DTM | 2026 Oschersleben | Standings after Round 5

Karishma Persad013 mins

Maro Engel strengthened his position at the top of the 2026 DTM Drivers’ Championship standings during Round 5 at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. The Mercedes-AMG Team Ravenol driver finished third in Race 1 before taking second on Sunday. Consequently, Engel increased his total to 145 points and established a 21-point advantage over former championship leader…

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Engel credits Winward strategy and pit stops for his DTM Oschersleben Race 2 podium, which strengthened his championship lead
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Engel credits Winward for Race 2 podium and extends DTM championship lead at Oschersleben

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein06 mins

Maro Engel praised Winward Racing’s strategy and pit-stop execution after climbing from seventh on the grid to finish second in DTM Race 2 at Oschersleben. Engel followed his third-place finish on Saturday with another podium on Sunday, completing a strong weekend that allowed him to extend his lead in the DTM drivers’ championship. Mirko Bortolotti…

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Maro Engel reflects on his Oschersleben Race 1 podium, a pit-stop issue and return to the top of the 2026 DTM standings once more.
Photo Credit: ADAC Motorsport | Gruppe C Photography

Engel hails strong first half after reclaiming 2026 DTM championship lead in Oschersleben

Karishma Persad04 mins

Maro Engel reclaimed the 2026 DTM Drivers’ Championship lead after securing third place in Race 1 at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. The Mercedes-AMG driver passed Luca Engstler at the start and initially followed race leader Thomas Preining. However, tyre management gradually separated the leading pair before a pit-stop issue cost Engel second place. Nevertheless, Engel…

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Engel reflects on the Mercedes-AMG pit lane mix-up that hurt his Norisring DTM race, as Jäger explains what went wrong.
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Engel frustrated by DTM Norisring pit stop mix-up: “It had actually been agreed that this would not happen”

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein03 mins

Maro Engel’s recovery drive in Sunday’s DTM race at the Norisring suffered a setback after a pit lane misunderstanding involving a Mercedes-AMG sister team. The Winward Racing driver had started from 12th and worked his way forward in tricky conditions, but his second mandatory pit stop became costly when Tom Kalender’s Landgraf Motorsport Mercedes-AMG entered…

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Maro Engel reflects on his 2026 DTM Norisring Race 1 podium, Nicki Thiim’s victory, and Mercedes-AMG’s Race 2 hopes.
Photo Credit: ADAC Motorsport | Gruppe C Photography

Engel praises Thiim after Norisring P2 restores 2026 DTM Championship momentum

Karishma Persad03 mins

Maro Engel left the opening DTM race at the Norisring satisfied after finishing second behind Nicki Thiim and returning to the 2026 championship lead. The Mercedes-AMG driver started on the front row and challenged Thiim at the start, but the Aston Martin driver held firm before controlling an eventful race interrupted by Safety Car and…

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Maro Engel leads the way after the busy FP1 session at the 2026 DTM Norisring round, also marking the halfway point of the season.
Photo Credit: ADAC Motorsport | Gruppe C Photography

DTM | 2026 Norisring | FP1 | Engel beats Paul and Dörr to lead opening practice

Chiara Martin04 mins

The DTM returned for one of its most anticipated events of the year at the 2026 Norisring. The championship’s only street circuit also marked the halfway point of the season, with the drivers eager to reacquaint themselves with the narrow confines of the “Franconian Monaco”. FP1 gets underway The opening Free Practice session began with…

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Engel led a Mercedes-AMG one-two in DTM Free Practice 2 at the Lausitzring, beating Auer by just 0.002s in extreme heat
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DTM | 2026 Lausitzring | Free Practice 2 | Maro Engel leads Mercedes-AMG one-two

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein03 mins

Maro Engel set the fastest time in DTM Free Practice 2 at the Lausitzring, narrowly beating fellow Mercedes-AMG driver Lucas Auer by just 0.002s. With temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, Engel topped the session with a 1:20.408 for Landgraf Motorsport. Auer completed a Mercedes-AMG one-two, underlining the manufacturer’s strong pace in the hot conditions. Arjun…

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