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Engel takes pole in wet DTM Qualifying 2 at the Sachsenring as several title rivals struggle further down the grid
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DTM | 2026 Sachsenring | Qualifying 2 | Engel takes pole position as title rivals struggle in wet conditions

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 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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Mercedes-AMG receives a 20kg increase for the Suzuka 1000km, with Ford, BMW and Ferrari also gaining ballast after BoP adjustments.
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2026 Suzuka 1000km BoP changes add weight to Mercedes-AMG, Ford, BMW and Ferrari

Karishma Persad04 mins

The Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo has received the largest weight increase in a wide-ranging Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustment ahead of Sunday’s 2026 Suzuka 1000km. An updated BoP table distributed by SRO Motorsports Group adds 20kg to the Mercedes-AMG’s minimum weight following Saturday’s Qualifying sessions. BMW, Ferrari and Ford have also received additional ballast, while Chevrolet…

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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 leads Porsche by 52 points in the global GTWC manufacturers’ standings after another strong Road America weekend.
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

Mercedes-AMG extends global 2026 GTWC manufacturers’ lead after Road America

Karishma Persad04 mins

Mercedes-AMG has strengthened its advantage at the top of the 2026 global GTWC manufacturers’ standings following the latest round of GTWC America at Road America. The German marque now leads Porsche by 52 points as the worldwide competition enters its decisive stages, while Ferrari remains third and retains an outside opportunity to close the gap….

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Winward Racing appeals its Misano Race 2 disqualification, leaving Auer and Engel’s GTWC Europe third place unresolved.
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Winward Racing appeals 2026 Misano disqualification as GTWC Europe result remains unresolved

Karishma Persad06 mins

The final classification from the second 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup race at Misano remains unresolved more than a month after the event following an appeal from Winward Racing against the disqualification of its No. 48 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO. Lucas Auer and Maro Engel originally finished third in the 19 July contest, repeating their podium…

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Kalender reflects on his maiden DTM podium at the Nürburgring, how close he came to victory and his goals for the rest of the season.
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Exclusive: “The win is still up for grabs” – Kalender after maiden DTM podium at the Nürburgring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 mins

Tom Kalender secured his maiden DTM podium with a remarkable recovery drive in Race 2 at the Nürburgring, bouncing back from a retirement on Saturday to finish second behind Marco Wittmann. The Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf driver started the race from 11th on the grid but worked his way into contention as strategy, penalties and incidents…

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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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Maxime Martin reflects on Iron Lynx’s 2026 ELMS progress, the Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 EVO and his hopes of fighting for victory at Spa.
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Martin eyes ‘potential win’ on home soil as 2026 ELMS heads to Spa

Karishma Persad05 mins

Maxime Martin believes Team Qatar by Iron Lynx can fight for victory when the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) heads to Spa-Francorchamps, as the Belgian prepares for his home round following the team’s breakthrough podium at Imola. The 40-year-old joined Abdulla Ali Al Khelaifi and Julien Hanses in the No. 62 Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 EVO…

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Gounon claims DTM pole at the Nürburgring with a new qualifying record, beating Ben Dörr and Matteo Cairoli in Qualifying 2
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DTM | 2026 Nürburgring | Qualifying 2 | Gounon sets Nürburgring qualifying record to claim DTM pole

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 mins

Jules Gounon delivered a record-breaking performance to secure pole position for the second DTM race at the Nürburgring, beating Ben Dörr and Saturday winner Matteo Cairoli in a tightly contested Qualifying 2. The Mercedes-AMG Team Mann-Filter driver set a 1:25.062 to establish a new DTM qualifying record around the Nürburgring sprint circuit. Gounon beat Dörr…

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