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

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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Wittmann explains how tyre management and strategy helped him recover to third in DTM Race 2 at Zandvoort.
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Wittmann credits tyre management and strategy after charging to Zandvoort DTM podium 

Marco Wittmann credited strong tyre management and the right strategic decisions for his recovery to third place in the second DTM race at Zandvoort. The Schubert Motorsport driver remained outside the leading battle during much of the opening half of the race but carefully managed his tyres before using the Safety Car restart and an…

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Kelvin van der Linde reflects on his first BMW DTM win at Zandvoort after tricky conditions, a bold overtake, and strong Schubert execution
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First BMW win in DTM “very special” for Van der Linde after tricky Zandvoort fight

Kelvin van der Linde delivered when it mattered at Zandvoort, claiming his first DTM victory with BMW in Round 4 of the 2026 season. After showing strong pace in qualifying at both Spielberg and Zandvoort, the Schubert Motorsport driver finally converted that speed into victory. However, it was far from a straightforward Sunday afternoon on…

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Van der Linde wins chaotic DTM Race 2 at Zandvoort as Dörr claims maiden podium and Engel retakes championship lead
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DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Race 2 | Van der Linde masters strategy for breakthrough BMW win

DTM Race 2 at Zandvoort delivered a far more chaotic and strategic contest than Saturday’s opener, as Kelvin van der Linde converted pole position into a commanding victory for Schubert Motorsport. The second race of the Zandvoort weekend became a battle of tyre strategy, pit stop execution and late-race overtaking. Van der Linde controlled the…

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Kelvin van der Linde claimed pole in DTM Qualifying 2 at Zandvoort, ahead of Thierry Vermeulen and Luca Engstler.
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DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Qualifying 2 | Van der Linde bounces back to claim pole in Zandvoort

Less than 24 hours after a difficult DTM Saturday, Kelvin van der Linde delivered the perfect response in Qualifying 2 at Zandvoort. The Schubert BMW driver had suffered technical problems throughout the weekend and retired from Saturday’s race, but he turned things around in style on Sunday morning. Van der Linde set the pace around…

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Van der Linde returns to DTM with Schubert Motorsport in 2026, chasing the one title that has eluded him and a legacy built on hard work.
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Exclusive: Van der Linde on his DTM return – “I don’t want to finish second again”

Kelvin van der Linde has never been a driver who does things by halves. From becoming South Africa’s youngest ever National Champion at 16, to claiming back to back European titles before his 19th birthday, to winning some of the world’s most prestigious endurance races, his career has been defined by a relentless pursuit of…

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Marco Wittmann targets a third title as DTM 2026 begins, backed by Schubert Motorsport continuity and experience
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Exclusive: “Our goal is to compete for the title” – Wittmann sets sights on third DTM crown in 2026

As the DTM prepares to return from its winter break, the build-up to the 2026 season brought a familiar sense of momentum for Marco Wittmann. Months without racing had only sharpened the focus across the grid, while changes in driver line-ups and team structures added an extra layer of intrigue ahead of the opening round….

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Schubert Motorsport wins 2026 Nürburgring ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy (NLS3) as penalties shake up GT3 podium in a thrilling four-hour battle.
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2026 NLS: Schubert Motorsport triumps as Mercedes penalty shakes up NLS3 podium

The 57th Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy delivered a gripping four-hour spectacle at the Nürburgring, where strategy, penalties, and relentless on-track battles defined 2026 NLS3. Schubert Motorsport claimed victory with their No. 77 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, overcoming intense pressure and capitalising on the costly penalty suffered by the pole-sitting KCMG Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo. Chaotic Qualifying sets…

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Van der Linde on South Africa's motorsport rise: more young drivers are making it, but hard work remains the only path to success.
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Exclusive: Kelvin van der Linde on South Africa’s growing motorsport presence

Few drivers embody the spirit of South African motorsport quite like Kelvin van der Linde. Having begun his racing career in karting at the age of eight, he became the youngest driver to compete in a National South African Circuit event at just 14, before being crowned the country’s youngest ever National Champion at 16….

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BMW reveals three factory-driver M4 GT3 EVO entries for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 as ROWE Racing and Schubert Motorsport lead its push.
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BMW unveils strong factory driver lineups for 2026 Nürburgring 24

BMW has unveiled a strengthened factory-backed campaign for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours, confirming three driver line-ups composed entirely of works drivers for the demanding endurance race. Following last year’s victory on the Nordschleife, the German manufacturer will return with an expanded effort featuring two entries from ROWE Racing and a third car fielded by…

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