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Matteo Cairoli takes DTM pole at the Nürburgring, beating Thomas Preining by 0.036s in a closely fought Qualifying 1 session
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DTM | 2026 Nürburgring | Qualifying 1 | Cairoli snatches last-gasp pole

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 mins

Matteo Cairoli secured pole position for the opening DTM race at the Nürburgring after producing a last-gasp lap to deny Thomas Preining in an exceptionally close Qualifying 1 session. The Emil Frey Racing driver completed the 3.629-kilometre circuit in 1:25.345, beating Preining by just 0.036 seconds. Lucas Auer completed the top three, while only 0.105…

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Matteo Cairoli claimed his second pole position of his rookie DTM season at Qualifying 1 at the Nürburgring weekend.
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“I want to win the race”: Cairoli targets victory after DTM Nürburgring Qualifying 1 pole

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 mins

Matteo Cairoli claimed his second pole position of his rookie DTM season at Qualifying 1 at the Nürburgring weekend, putting himself in the ideal position to fight for victory as he looks to keep his championship hopes alive. The Ferrari driver produced a 1:25.345 in a closely fought qualifying session, beating Thomas Preining by just…

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Manthey Porsche topped Friday practice at the DTM Nürburgring weekend as Preining led Feller in FP2 after Cairoli set the pace in FP1.
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DTM | 2026 Nürburgring | FP1 & FP2 | Manthey Porsche lead at home event

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 mins

The DTM returned to the Nürburgring for the sixth round of the 2026 season, FP1 and FP2 opening the weekend on Friday. Drivers faced demanding conditions throughout the day, with temperatures rising above 30 degrees Celsius and track temperatures exceeding 40 degrees. While Matteo Cairoli and Ferrari set the early benchmark in FP1, Manthey Porsche…

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Preining discusses his DTM future, Manthey’s Nürburgring home race and hopes of building on a strong Oschersleben weekend.
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“I’m not going to hang up the boots just yet”: Preining on DTM future ahead of Manthey’s Nürburgring home race

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein010 mins

Thomas Preining heads into Manthey Racing’s home DTM weekend at the Nürburgring aiming to build on a significant turnaround in form while keeping one eye on both the championship battle and his longer-term future. The Austrian endured a difficult spell earlier in the 2026 season, but his campaign gathered momentum at Oschersleben. Preining claimed his…

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ADAC Nordrhein outlines graded entry fees, Polo Cup plans and a five-event 2027 calendar for the new 24h Nürburgring Series debut.
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ADAC Nordrhein outlines entry fees and five-event calendar for new Nürburgring series

Karishma Persad06 mins

ADAC Nordrhein has outlined the first major sporting and financial details for the new 24h Nürburgring Series as preparations continue for its inaugural season in 2027. The organiser will use a graded entry fee structure that reflects the different financial capabilities of teams across the field. While GT3 machinery will continue to headline the competition,…

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ILN chairman Martin Rosorius criticises ADAC Nordrhein plans for a rival 2027 Nordschleife series and calls for a unified endurance model.
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ILN criticises ADAC Nordrhein plans for rival 2027 Nordschleife series

Karishma Persad07 mins

As reported by Sportscar365, The Interessengemeinschaft Langstrecke Nürburgring (ILN) has criticised plans by ADAC Nordrhein to establish a second series of endurance races around the Nordschleife in 2027. Nürburgring 24 organisers intend to create a four-event mini-series that will use the same regulations as the German endurance classic. Teams that contest the complete programme will…

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Nürburgring awaits penultimate 2026 Michelin 24H Series round

Karishma Persad06 mins

Less than a week after the Michelin 24H Series European Series reached its halfway point at Circuit Paul Ricard, teams and drivers have already turned their attention to the penultimate round of the 2026 season. The Michelin 12H Nürburgring will take place from 3-5 July and will mark a major milestone for the Creventic-organised 24H…

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ABT Lamborghini loses 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours runner-up finish after failing post-race checks, promoting Aston Martin to second.
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ABT Lamborghini disqualified from Nürburgring 24 Hours after failing post-race scrutineering

Karishma Persad03 mins

The ABT Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 that crossed the line in second place at last month’s 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours has been disqualified after failing post-race scrutineering. Race officials confirmed the decision following a hearing held on Friday, almost a month after the event. As a result, the No. 84 Lamborghini forfeits its runner-up finish,…

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ABT faces possible 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours disqualification after its runner-up Lamborghini reportedly exceeded the power limit.
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ABT faces possible 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours disqualification after runner-up finish

Chiara Martin03 mins

ABT Sportsline’s runner-up finish at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours remains under threat after post-race checks reportedly raised questions over the legality of its Lamborghini. As reported by Motorsport-Total, the #84 ABT Lamborghini could face disqualification after allegedly exceeding the permitted power output by around 20 horsepower. The car, driven by Luca Engstler, Mirko Bortolotti…

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Thierry Vermeulen discusses DTM growth, Ferrari Evo struggles, tyre concerns and his hopes for a strong 2026 home race at Zandvoort.
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“I always love going to Zandvoort”: Vermeulen targets strong DTM performance after frustrating Nürburgring 24 Hours

Karishma Persad011 mins

Thierry Vermeulen arrives at Zandvoort determined to reset his season after a frustrating Nürburgring 24 Hours and a challenging start to the 2026 DTM campaign. The Dutch driver faces his home round with cautious optimism as he and his team continue to unlock the potential of Ferrari’s new Evo package. At the same time, Vermeulen…

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