The DTM kicks off its new season on the Crimson Bull Ring in Spielberg after an extended winter break. This could be the primary time {that a} new marketing campaign will get beneath approach in Austria.
With reigning champion Ayhancan Guven, star driver Rene Rast, Jack Aitken and Jordan Pepper all absent, 4 top-class drivers are leaving the collection, giving different drivers the chance to step into their sneakers.
South African Kelvin van der Linde is again after a yr’s break – and extremely motivated to win the title within the Schubert-BMW, identical to his brother Sheldon did three years in the past. Mercedes-AMG driver Lucas Auer, who led the championship for a lot of final yr earlier than ending as runner-up, has the identical objective. And the Manthey workforce, with Thomas Preining and newcomer Ricardo Feller, ought to all the time be thought of a contender.
The sphere consists of 21 drivers, together with former Method 1 driver Timo Glock within the Dorr-McLaren. Nicki Thiim is lastly racing in an Aston Martin and going for a title beforehand gained by his father, Kurt Thiim. Additionally featured is the DTM debut of the brand new Lamborghini Temerario with Grasser and Abt, which replaces the Huracan this yr.
Pirelli’s new DTM particular tyre, designed to ship sooner lap instances and larger tyre put on, and which nonetheless holds some secrets and techniques for the groups, can also be producing pleasure. Particularly for the reason that tyres are tough to stand up to temperature on the Crimson Bull Ring because of the lengthy straights and the widely cool climate.
DTM Spielberg 2026 schedule (all instances CEST)
Friday, April 24
10:25 AM: 1st coaching session
12:15 PM: 2nd coaching session
4:00 PM: third coaching session
Saturday, April 25
9:40 a.m.: 1st qualifying
12:55 PM: Race 1
Sunday, April 26
9:30 a.m.: 2nd qualifying
12:55 PM: Race 2
Occasion
Date
13:30
Crimson Bull Ring – Prime 10 Shootout
Crimson Bull Ring – Free Apply 2
Crimson Bull Ring – Free Apply 3
Crimson Bull Ring – Qualifying 1
Crimson Bull Ring – Race 1
Crimson Bull Ring – Qualifying 2
Crimson Bull Ring – Race 2
Livestream, schedule and TV broadcast
The weekend format stays unchanged this yr in comparison with final yr. Qualifying for each races takes place within the morning, with one obligatory pit cease on Saturday and two on Sunday, as in 2025. All periods will be watched with German commentary on ran.de and Joyn. Further dwell protection is accessible in English on the DTM’s YouTube channel.
You may also watch the races on ProSieben in Germany and ServusTV in Austria. UK viewers can tune into DAZN.
Monumental model selection
This yr, eight top-class manufacturers, distributed throughout eleven groups, will probably be competing: the Mercedes-AMG GT3, the BMW M4 GT3 Evo, the Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo, the brand new Lamborghini Temerario GT3, the Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo, the McLaren 720S GT3 Evo, the Ford Mustang GT3 Evo and the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo.
The Lamborghini is a totally new automotive, whereas the Porsche, Ferrari, and Ford obtained updates over the winter. The Steadiness of Efficiency (BoP) system, for which the SRO Motorsports Group has been accountable since 2023, will proceed to make sure a stage enjoying area.
Thrilling area of drivers
This yr’s DTM area consists of 21 drivers from twelve totally different nations. Amongst them are former champions Marco Wittmann, Thomas Preining and Mirko Bortolotti, but additionally rookies such because the sturdy Emil Frey Ferrari driver Matteo Cairoli, ADAC GT Masters champion Finn Wiebelhaus and Porsche expertise Bastian Buus.
It should even be fascinating to see how the Land workforce, recognized from final yr’s Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II, fares this yr after switching to Porsche, particularly for the reason that Manthey squad units a very excessive bar. By the way, the Audi is the one automotive from final yr that can now not be used full-time.
DTM Spielberg: Full entry checklist
All Stats
3
BMW M4 GT3 Evo
BMW P58 3.0 L Turbo I6
Pirelli
7
Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Evo
Aston Martin AMR16A 4.0 L Turbo V8
Pirelli
N. Baert Comtoyou Racing
8
Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Evo
Aston Martin AMR16A 4.0 L Turbo V8
Pirelli
10
Lamborghini Temerario GT3
Lamborghini L411 4.0 L Turbo V8
Pirelli
11
BMW M4 GT3 Evo
BMW P58 3.0 L Turbo I6
Pirelli
14
Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo
Ferrari F163CE 3.0 L Turbo V6
Pirelli
16
McLaren 720S GT3 Evo
McLaren M840T 4.0 L Turbo V8
Pirelli
19
Lamborghini Temerario GT3
Lamborghini L411 4.0 L Turbo V8
Pirelli
22
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo
Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8
Pirelli
B. Dörr Dörr Motorsport
25
McLaren 720S GT3 Evo
McLaren M840T 4.0 L Turbo V8
Pirelli
B. Buus Land-Motorsport
29
Porsche 911 GT3 R (992.2)
Porsche M97/80 4.2 L Flat-6
Pirelli
36
Ford Mustang GT3 Evo
Ford Coyote 5.4 L V8
Pirelli
48
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo
Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8
Pirelli
63
Lamborghini Temerario GT3
Lamborghini L411 4.0 L Turbo V8
Pirelli
F. Wiebelhaus HRT Ford Efficiency
64
Ford Mustang GT3 Evo
Ford Coyote 5.4 L V8
Pirelli
T. Vermeulen Emil Frey Racing
69
Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo
Ferrari F163CE 3.0 L Turbo V6
Pirelli
80
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo
Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8
Pirelli
T. Kalender Mercedes-AMG Workforce Landgraf
84
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo
Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8
Pirelli
90
Porsche 911 GT3 R (992.2)
Porsche M97/80 4.2 L Flat-6
Pirelli
91
Porsche 911 GT3 R (992.2)
Porsche M97/80 4.2 L Flat-6
Pirelli
130
Lamborghini Temerario GT3
Lamborghini L411 4.0 L Turbo V8
Pirelli
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