The 2026 DTM season starts with pressure for Lamborghini, Baert and Feller after a revealing Red Bull Ring opening weekend
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Five drivers under pressure after the 2026 DTM season opener at the Red Bull Ring

The 2026 DTM season opened at the Red Bull Ring with several drivers making strong early statements. However, the opening weekend also exposed a number of pressure points. While Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, BMW and parts of the midfield showed competitive promise, others left Spielberg with more questions than answers. The clearest concern came from Lamborghini. The…

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Baert discusses DTM’s calendar, German identity, the Norisring’s legendary status, international growth, and hopes for a future Belgian race.
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Exclusive: “For sure Germany, it’s in their blood” — Baert on DTM’s identity, calendar and international ambitions

Nicolas Baert saw DTM’s calendar as one of the championship’s strengths, with its mix of circuits giving drivers a range of different challenges across the season. That variety also highlighted what made the series stand out, as DTM continued to combine traditional racetracks with events that carried a strong identity and history. The Belgian driver…

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Thiim discusses his DTM return with Aston Martin, learning from younger teammates and preparing with Comtoyou Racing.
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Exclusive: Thiim on youth, experience and his 2026 DTM return – “It keeps you humble”

A new chapter awaits Nicki Thiim as the Aston Martin factory driver prepares to return to the DTM grid in 2026, determined to rewrite a story that previously fell short of expectations. Thiim joins Comtoyou Racing as part of Aston Martin’s evolving DTM programme, with the manufacturer continuing to develop its GT3-based effort. The Belgian…

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Baert reflects on his development, learning from Nicki Thiim, and Comtoyou Racing’s improved structure ahead of the new DTM season
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Exclusive: Baert on Learning from Thiim, a stronger Comtoyou and why the long game matters in DTM

Nicolas Baert entered the new DTM season with a clearer structure, stronger preparation, and a rewarded sense of direction alongside new Comtoyou Racing teammate Nicki Thiim. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, he reflected on both his personal development and the team’s progress heading into the year. Baert highlighted the value of experience and…

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Thiim and Baert reveal how teamwork and consistency will shape Comtoyou Racing’s 2026 DTM campaign in an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief
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Exclusive: “One big family” – Thiim and Baert set the tone for Comtoyou’s DTM campaign

Ahead of the 2026 DTM season, Nicolas Baert and Nicki Thiim prepared to share a garage as teammates at Comtoyou Racing, stepping into a crucial year for both drivers and the team. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, they reflected on their working relationship, the balance between cooperation and competition, and the role that…

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Thiim joins Comtoyou Racing for the 2026 DTM season with Aston Martin Vantage GT3, bringing experience, ambition and momentum to the team
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Nicki Thiim joins Comtoyou Racing for the 2026 DTM season

Nicki Thiim joined Comtoyou Racing ahead of the 2026 DTM season as part of the team’s Aston Martin Vantage GT3 programme. The move connected a driver with extensive international GT experience to a team continuing to grow its presence within one of Europe’s most competitive championships. Beyond the sporting implications, the decision carried clear personal…

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