A devoted digital camera crew follows Nicki Thiim on the Norisring on his approach from the rostrum to the blended zone, the place the journalists are ready. The Dane exhibits nice emotion – on the race weekend that, with two wins, was to grow to be his absolute breakthrough within the sequence.
Solely afterwards does it emerge that these had been movie recordings for the DTM’s new TV and streaming documentary “Behind the Grid”, which, within the model of the Components 1 Netflix sequence “Drive to Survive”, is meant to supply distinctive behind-the-scenes glimpses of the normal sequence.
“The DTM boasts loads of robust personalities and fascinating characters,” says DTM managing director Claudia Wagner. “In ‘Behind the Grid, we wish to reveal some unfamiliar elements of those figures to the viewers.”
The place will “Behind the Grid” be proven?
The documentary sequence will probably be proven freed from cost on streaming supplier Joyn, on ServusTV ON, on Purple Bull TV and for the English talking viewers on the DTM’s official YouTube channel.
The primary episode of “Behind the Grid” will probably be launched in just some days: the sequence will get beneath approach on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 8:00 p.m. (CEST). After that, a brand new episode with a working time of round 20 minutes will probably be launched each week till the season finale.
The purpose is obvious: a lot as Liberty Media has managed with Components 1, the DTM is to be made accessible to a mainstream viewers past the traditional “petrolheads” by means of a gripping TV sequence with its personal real-life character.
What’s the idea and who’s behind it?
The main target is on the 2026 DTM season: for the reason that begin of the season on the Purple-Bull-Ring on the finish of April, a digital camera crew from the German firm fahrwerkfilm, which already has expertise with motorsport moving-image productions for AMG and the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, has been following two DTM drivers per weekend.
In keeping with official info, every episode follows “a selected narrative arc, sticking carefully to the important thing figures. It’s all about expectations, strain conditions, conflicts, selections, teamwork, ardour, setbacks, triumphs – and the sporting depth of the DTM.”
In doing so, the viewers will get insights, for instance, into drivers’ conversations on the shuttle bus on the way in which from the rostrum ceremony to the press convention – and different moments that aren’t truly accessible to the general public.
Unvarnished insights meant to supply authenticity
“This format provides a vital new element to our communication technique for the DTM. We wish to present extra content material for followers, whereas concurrently making the sequence accessible to a wider public. That may solely work with well-crafted tales, and the documentary sequence is the perfect format for this,” advertising professional Wagner is satisfied of the chosen path.
And she or he thanks the drivers, groups and producers for his or her assist. “They actually have been keen to supply some unique insights – which is strictly what makes ‘Behind the Grid’ so particular,” says the DTM managing director.
Rookie Finn Wiebelhaus filmed on the seaside in Zandvoort for the brand new docuseries
Rookie Finn Wiebelhaus filmed on the seaside in Zandvoort for the brand new docuseries
Rookie Finn Wiebelhaus filmed on the seaside in Zandvoort for the brand new docuseries
Rookie Finn Wiebelhaus filmed on the seaside in Zandvoort for the brand new docuseries
Foto: ADAC Motorsport
By the way, the scenes weren’t authorized prematurely by these concerned, which guarantees extra authenticity.
“Throughout filming, we discover repeatedly simply how a lot potential the DTM has if you don’t simply report on the outcomes and racing motion however inform the tales of the folks behind all that,” explains fahrwerkfilm CEO Peter Linke, whose firm is answerable for the manufacturing.
“The documentary format is especially properly suited to motorsport, as strain, rivalry, teamwork, pleasure and disappointment are palpable throughout each race weekend. We’re delighted to be sharing this angle with a bigger viewers.”
Broadcast of Behind the Grid:
Episode 1: 28 August 2026
Episode 2: 04 September 2026
Episode 3: 11 September 2026
Episode 4: 18 September 2026
Episode 5: 25 September 2026
Episode 6: 02 October 2026
Episode 7: 16 October 2026
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