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Marco Wittmann reflects on his Sachsenring DTM Race 1 win, BMW’s surprise pace and the qualifying red flag
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Wittmann reflects on “incredible” DTM Race 1 win after surprise BMW breakthrough at the Sachsenring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein07 mins

Marco Wittmann admitted BMW’s competitiveness at the Sachsenring came as a surprise after he converted pole position into victory in DTM Race 1. The Schubert Motorsport driver entered the Sachsenring weekend carrying 20kg of success ballast following his victory at the Nürburgring. Despite BMW’s previous struggles at the circuit, Wittmann secured his first pole position…

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Marco Wittmann wins DTM Race 1 at the Sachsenring as Thomas Preining takes the championship lead ahead of the season finale.
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DTM | 2026 Sachsenring | Race 1 | Wittmann claims first BMW win at the Sachsenring

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 mins

Marco Wittmann continued his late-season charge with victory in Race 1 at the Sachsenring, converting pole position into his second consecutive DTM win, BMWs first DTM victory at the Sachsenring and bringing himself firmly back into championship contention. The Schubert Motorsport driver held off Jules Gounon in a tense battle at the front, with the…

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Wittmann takes DTM pole at the Sachsenring as Auer crashes and Preining moves into the championship lead after Qualifying 1
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DTM | 2026 Sachsenring | Qualifying 1 | Wittmann takes pole as Preining claims championship lead

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 mins

Marco Wittmann secured his first pole position of the 2026 DTM season in a dramatic Qualifying 1 at the Sachsenring, while Thomas Preining’s second place moved the Manthey Porsche driver into the championship lead. The closing stages became a short and intense battle for pole after Lucas Auer suffered a heavy crash with less than…

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Wittmann discusses BMW’s 2026 DTM campaign, his title ambitions and the value of continuity with Schubert Motorsport.
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Exclusive: “Our goal is to compete for the title” – Marco Wittmann on BMW’s 2026 DTM campaign

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 mins

Ahead of the 2026 DTM season, Pit Debrief spoke exclusively with Marco Wittmann about his expectations for the new campaign, his continued partnership with BMW and Schubert Motorsport, and his ambitions for the year ahead. The two-time DTM champion entered the season aiming to build on the progress he and the team made during the…

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Marco Wittmann takes his 20th DTM victory at the Nürburgring as Tom Kalender and Thomas Preining complete the podium of Race 2
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DTM | 2026 Nürburgring | Race 2 | Wittmann claims 20th DTM victory

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein06 mins

Marco Wittmann claimed the 20th DTM victory of his career after mastering a chaotic Race 2 at the Nürburgring, as early collisions, pit-stop problems and penalties repeatedly transformed the order throughout the 39-lap contest. The Schubert Motorsport driver climbed from sixth on the grid and used an aggressive strategy to put himself into victory contention…

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Marco Wittmann reflects on his Nürburgring DTM podium, return to competitiveness and recovery after a difficult run of races.
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Wittmann welcomes competitive Nürburgring showing after ‘difficult weeks’ in 2026 DTM

Karishma Persad04 mins

Marco Wittmann welcomed a return to the front of the 2026 DTM field after securing third place at the Nürburgring, describing the result as an important step following several challenging weeks in the championship. The BMW driver started fourth and moved into the podium positions around the pit-stop phase before spending much of the remainder…

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Wittmann reflects on DTM’s Class One era, GT3 growth, manufacturer diversity and stronger fan engagement ahead of 2026
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Exclusive: Marco Wittmann reflects on DTM’s Class One era and praises GT3 growth

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein08 mins

Marco Wittmann believes the DTM has made several positive changes in recent years, despite the significant differences between the current GT3 cars and the machinery used during the Class One era. The championship has transformed both on and off the track. While the change in regulations introduced a different type of car and driving experience,…

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Marco Wittmann targets Norisring redemption as home support and Schubert continuity drive his strong start to the 2026 DTM season.
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“I hope it is me”: Wittmann targets 2026 Norisring victory at home DTM round

Karishma Persad012 mins

Marco Wittmann will aim to convert strong early-season form and considerable home support into a podium when the DTM visits the Norisring in 2026. The Team Schubert driver enters the weekend fourth in the championship after consistently fighting near the front during the opening three rounds. However, he also returns to the circuit that produced…

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Cairoli leads the 2026 DTM standings after Lausitzring, as Schubert tops the teams’ table and Mercedes-AMG remains ahead.
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DTM | 2026 Lausitzring | Standings after Round 3

Karishma Persad08 mins

The 2026 DTM championship changed hands again after an unpredictable third round at the Lausitzring. Matteo Cairoli became the new Drivers’ Championship leader with 78 points after claiming his second victory of the season in Sunday’s Race 2. Maro Engel and Lucas Auer sit only one point behind the Emil Frey Racing driver. Both Mercedes-AMG…

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Wittmann discusses BMW teamwork, healthy competition, DTM’s fine margins and why consistency remains crucial in a title fight.
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Exclusive: Marco Wittmann on healthy competition at BMW, DTM’s fine margins and the importance of consistency

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 mins

Marco Wittmann headed into the 2026 DTM season with a familiar goal but a new dynamic in the Schubert Motorsport garage following the arrival of a new BMW teammate. The two-time champion remained part of BMW’s factory line-up, while Kelvin van der Linde joined him as an experienced new teammate. The move created a strong…

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