Maro Engel Archives

GTWC Australia teams face major Adelaide line-up changes as Feeney, Wood and Ojeda prioritise Supercars and replacements are considered.

2026 GTWC Australia title contenders face Adelaide driver reshuffle amid Supercars overlap

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

Several leading 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS entries are set for significant driver changes at the season-ending Adelaide Grand Final, with Broc Feeney, Ryan Wood and Jayden Ojeda expected to prioritise their Repco Supercars Championship commitments at the shared event. As reported by Sportscar365, Melbourne Performance Centre, Team BRM and Tigani…

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Porsche extends its 2026 IGTC lead after Suzuka 1000km while Engel stays top of Drivers' standings & Kerong Li seals the Independent Cup.

2026 | IGTC | Standings after Suzuka 1000km (Round 4)

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago010 mins

Porsche has taken a significant step towards the 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) Manufacturers’ Championship after maximising its points haul at the Suzuka 1000km, while Maro Engel retains the Drivers’ Championship lead despite missing the penultimate round. The German manufacturer arrived in Japan only eight points ahead of Mercedes-AMG following the standings after the CrowdStrike…

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Engel takes pole in wet DTM Qualifying 2 at the Sachsenring as several title rivals struggle further down the grid

DTM | 2026 Sachsenring | Qualifying 2 | Engel takes pole position as title rivals struggle in wet conditions

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Maro Engel claimed pole position for the second DTM race at the Sachsenring after mastering difficult wet conditions in Sunday morning’s Qualifying 2. The Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG driver produced his decisive lap early in the 20-minute session and remained out of reach as several championship contenders struggled further down the order. A morning rain shower…

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Engel and Gounon discuss DTM growth, greater media coverage and how live onboard cameras could bring new fans closer to the action.

Exclusive: Engel and Gounon on DTM growth, media coverage and bringing fans closer

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

DTM growth remained a central topic as Maro Engel and Jules Gounon considered how the championship could build on its strong crowds and competitive racing. Both Mercedes-AMG Performance Drivers believed the series still had opportunities to reach a wider audience. While they praised the atmosphere at the circuits and the accessibility of the racing, Engel…

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Engel and Gounon discuss how contrasting styles, shared experience and DTM setup freedom help Mercedes-AMG improve and compete.

Exclusive: Engel and Gounon on learning, contrasting styles and developing Mercedes-AMG in DTM

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 months ago2 months ago07 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.

Mercedes-AMG returns to Macau with Engel, Fong and Auer for 2026 FIA GT World Cup

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 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.

DTM | 2026 Nürburgring | Standings after Round 6 (Provisional)

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago010 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.

DTM | 2026 Oschersleben | Standings after Round 5

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago013 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

Engel credits Winward for Race 2 podium and extends DTM championship lead at Oschersleben

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 months ago3 months ago06 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.

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

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 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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