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Cairoli put his Ferrari on top at Free Practice 1 at Zandvoort, followed by Dörr and Preining, with home hero Vermeulen in P4
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DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Free Practice 1 | Cairoli leads the way as home hero Vermeulen takes P5

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 mins

Free Practice 1 at Zandvoort marked the start of the second race weekend of the 2026 DTM season, as the field arrived in the Netherlands after a dramatic and revealing opener at the Red Bull Ring. During the opening round, Austria delivered disrupted running, changing conditions and strategic challenges, giving teams little room for error…

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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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DTM heads to Zandvoort as Vermeulen leads home hopes, Engel tops the 2026 standings, and rivals chase momentum in Round 2.
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DTM | 2026 Zandvoort | Preview | Vermeulen leads home hopes as the battle at the Dutch dunes awaits

Karishma Persad013 mins

The 2026 DTM season continues this weekend as the championship travels to Circuit Zandvoort for its second round of the year. After opening the campaign at the Red Bull Ring, the field now moves from the Austrian hills to the Dutch North Sea coast for races three and four of the 16-race season. Zandvoort gives…

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Exclusive: Cairoli aims to perform at the highest level in DTM 2026 as he prepares for debut season with Emil Frey Racing.
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Exclusive: Cairoli aims to “perform at the highest level” ahead of DTM 2026 debut

Chiara Martin05 mins

Matteo Cairoli will make his long-awaited debut in the DTM in 2026, at the Red Bull Ring, joining Emil Frey Racing as part of a major reset for the Swiss outfit. The team enters its fourth DTM campaign with a refreshed line-up and two brand-new Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo cars, marking a transformative step as…

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Ben Green begins his 2026 GTWC Sprint Cup campaign with Emil Frey Racing, focusing on consistency while managing a demanding multi-series schedule.
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Green pursues consistency and results in 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup campaign

Karishma Persad06 mins

While Ben Green continues to build his career without the backing of a full-time manufacturer contract, he, nevertheless, has established himself as a regular presence across multiple championships by securing competitive drives with established teams. For the 2026 season, he joins Emil Frey Racing for the Sprint Cup segment of GTWC Europe powered by AWS….

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Vermeulen takes pole in Qualifying 2 at the 2026 Nürburgring 24h Qualifiers on the Nordschleife after a tight, traffic-affected GT3 session.
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2026 NLS | 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers | Qualifying 2 | Vermeulen claims pole at the Nordschleife

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 mins

Qualifying 2 of the 2026 Nürburgring 24H Qualifiers unfolded as a complex and highly competitive contest across the full GT3 field, as teams navigated evolving track conditions and constant traffic on the Nordschleife. With such a long and demanding circuit, putting together a clean lap proved just as important as outright pace, which meant that…

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Thierry Vermeulen discusses preparation, consistency and team dynamics ahead of the 2026 DTM season with Emil Frey Racing.
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Exclusive: “We have high goals” — Vermeulen targets strong 2026 DTM campaign with Emil Frey Racing

Karishma Persad07 mins

As the 2026 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) season approaches, Thierry Vermeulen, now firmly established within Emil Frey Racing, finds himself in a familiar yet evolving position as he continues to build on the experience he has gathered since stepping into GT3 machinery just a few years ago. Speaking exclusively to Pit Debrief, Vermeulen offered a…

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Exclusive: “It’s been a very cool season” — Thierry Vermeulen reflects on a landmark 2025 GTWC season

Karishma Persad08 mins

As the 2025 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe season comes to a close, Thierry Vermeulen looks back on a year of personal and professional growth. The Dutch driver, who began his motorsport journey in 2020 with no previous racing experience, has quickly made a name for himself in the world of GT racing. This season,…

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#33 - Verstappen.com Racing - Harry KING - Chris LULHAM - Thierry VERMEULEN - Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EVO Gold Cup Champions
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Verstappen.com Racing secure 2025 GTWC Europe Gold Cup Endurance title after P3 in class in Barcelona

Karishma Persad04 mins

Verstappen.com Racing concluded the 2025 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup on a high note, securing 8th place overall and a podium finish of 3rd in the highly competitive Gold Cup category. After a season of hard work and solid performances, the team demonstrated resilience and pace in Barcelona, securing the Gold Cup Endurance title…

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