17.08.2024
It was a rain gala from Kelvin van der Linde (ZA). The Audi driver from Abt Sportsline was in a different league to the rest of the field at the ninth round of the DTM season at the Nürburgring on Saturday. The South African crossed the finish line in first place with a lead of over 15 seconds and regained the top spot in the standings with his second win of the season. “Winning the race and taking the overall lead is just great. Sometimes it rained more, sometimes less. It was a big challenge to always hit the right braking points in these changing conditions. But despite the rain, I felt really comfortable in the car from the very first lap,” said the 28-year-old van der Linde. Second place went to Mirko Bortolotti (I), who had been the overall leader up to that point, in the SSR Performance Lamborghini, who is second in the championship, just one point behind. Maro Engel (Monaco) from Mercedes-AMG Team Winward secured third place on the podium. Key facts, Nürburgring, Nürburg, Race 9 of 16 Track length: 3,629 meters Weather: 19 degrees, rain Pole position: Kelvin van der Linde (Abt Sportsline, Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo2 #3), 1:25.350 minutes Winner: Kelvin van der Linde (Abt Sportsline, Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo2 #3) Fastest race lap: Kelvin van der Linde (Abt Sportsline, Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo2 #3), 1:38.011 minutes The ninth DTM race of the season was started behind the safety car in the rain. Pole-setter Kelvin van der Linde immediately pulled away from the field in the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo2 and continuously increased his lead. Behind him, Lamborghini works driver Bortolotti was able to defend his second place against Engel in the Mercedes-AMG GT3, who was coming on strongly. His brand colleague Lucas Auer (A) followed in fourth place ahead of Nicki Thiim (DK) from SSR Performance. After the mandatory pit stops, during which all the drivers had Pirelli rain tires fitted again due to the persistent rain, the first four cars held their positions. At the front, van der Linde drove a commanding lead, set the fastest lap shortly before the end and was waved off first after 37 laps ahead of Bortolotti, Engel and Auer. Jack Aitken (GB) in the Ferrari 296 GT3 of the Emil Frey Racing team finished the wet race on the Eifel circuit in fifth place. In the field behind them, the DTM drivers thrilled spectators and fans with fierce wheel-to-wheel duels and many battles for position. Marco Wittmann (GER) from Schubert Motorsport once again showed great fighting spirit and in sixth place in the BMW M4 GT3 made up five places compared to the start. The same applied to Porsche works driver Thomas Preining (A) from Manthey EMA. The defending champion improved by eight positions at his team's home race, impressing with spectacular overtaking maneuvers, especially in the second half of the race, to finish seventh. Thiim was unlucky to lose a lot of ground after contact with Ayhancan Güven (TR) and crossed the finish line in eighth place. Ricardo Feller (CH) in the second Abt Sportsline Audi was unable to finish higher than ninth after a strong start, while Arjun Maini (IND) from Mercedes-AMG Team HRT completed the top ten. Mirko Bortolotti: “Difficult race, great result. That sums up Saturday from my point of view. Kelvin van der Linde was on a completely different level and I couldn't keep up with his pace. Before the start, I would have taken second place immediately in these difficult weather conditions, so I'm very satisfied.” Maro Engel: “It always feels great to be on the podium in the DTM. I tried everything to put pressure on Mirko Bortolotti. Hopefully we can take another step forward on Sunday. You can see from Kelvin van der Linde's times that we still have potential.” Result, 9th championship race, Nürburgring1st Kelvin van der Linde (ZA/Abt Sportsline)2nd Mirko Bortolotti (I/SSR Performance), +15.232 seconds3rd Maro Engel (D/Mercedes-AMG Team Winward), +16.377 seconds4th Lucas Auer (A/Mercedes-AMG Team Mann-Filter), +28.491 seconds5th Jack Aitken (GB/Emil Frey Racing), +30.474 seconds
17.08.2024
The ninth race of the Prototype Cup Germany season, which was held at the Nürburgring, was a clear victory for Ralf (49/Salzburg) and David Schumacher (22/Salzburg, both US Racing). Six-time Grand Prix winner Ralf Schumacher took the lead at the start and steadily extended his lead on the track, which was still wet in places. “My father has always been strong in the rain,” said David. Ralf, who was already almost five seconds ahead of second place after two laps, also praised his team for this performance. “The car was great and the tires were quickly in the working window, so it wasn't that difficult to pull away from the front.” David completed the job with an equally good second stint and drove the US Racing Ligier to the finish line with a lead of almost 17 seconds over Keanu Al Azhari (16/UAE, Mühlner Motorsport). Julien Apothéloz (23/CHE) and Riccardo Leone Cirelli (16/ITA, both BWT Mücke Motorsport) took third place. Right from the first meter, Ralf Schumacher showed that he is highly motivated on his motorsport comeback after a twelve-year break. He took the lead at the start and pulled away from the field seemingly effortlessly. He saw a potential risk more at the pit stop. “A few mistakes can happen there, which can also hurt. But we also managed the pit stop very well.” For part two of the race, David Schumacher drove the LMP3 car with starting number 27. “The track was already drier for me than it was for my father, so it wasn't a problem. My father was able to give me a good lead, which I had to bring to the finish.” Second place remained for Al Azhari, for which the 16-year-old had to work hard. He was in fifth place after one lap, but then benefited from a penalty against Danny Soufi (21/USA, Konrad Motorsport). The American was identified by race control as the culprit in an accident with Antti Rammo (41/EST, MRS GT-Racing) and was handed a drive-through penalty. Valentino Catalano (18/Westheim, Gebhardt Motorsport) and Apothéloz overtook Al Azhari shortly afterwards to secure second position. While Al Azhari had a lot of work to do, especially in the first half of the race, Cirelli had to give his all in the second half. He got the Mücke-Duqueine from Apothéloz and found himself under constant pressure from Markus Pommer (33/Untereisesheim, Gebhardt Motorsport). But the 16-year-old Italian made no mistakes, so that the reigning champion Pommer could not find a way past and, together with team partner Catalano, ultimately had to settle for fourth place. Klaus Abbelen (63, Barweiler) and Felipe Laser (36, Leipzig, both Frikadelli Racing Team) finished fifth. Laser impressed with a great chase to catch up and thus helped to ensure that Abbelen was named best Trophy driver. Soufi and Torsten Kratz (53/Mönchengladbach, Konrad Motorsport) crossed the finish line in sixth place ahead of Stefan Aust (52/Münster, Rinaldi Racing), Maxim Dirickx (20/BEL) / Jacob Erlbacher (23/Böblingen, both Gebhardt Motorsport) and Luca Link (20/Günzberg) / Suellio Almeida (30/BRA, both DataLab Sports with Rinaldi). Soufi and Kratz thus remain leaders of the Prototype Cup Germany standings, with an 18-point lead over Apothéloz and Cirelli. In the Junior classification, Soufi now has a 118-point advantage over Catalano; this means that the Konrad Motorsport protégé can no longer be denied the title of best Junior. In the Trophy classification, leader Rammo was able to maintain a narrow lead over Kratz despite his retirement. Keanu Al Azhari (second): “My start was not good because the track was still very wet in places. I didn't find the best line, but I didn't want to take too many risks either. So I lost a few places. But I stayed calm because I knew that the race was still long and my car was really fast.”Julien Apothéloz (third): “The positive thing is that we were able to score important points and, above all, finish ahead of our main rivals for the title. On the other hand, I wasn't entirely satisfied with my own performance, I was simply too slow.” Riccardo Leone Cirelli (third): “I'm delighted with our third place, which wasn't easy to achieve. I had Markus Pommer in my rear-view mirror the whole time and had to make sure that he didn't overtake me - which fortunately I managed to do. This weekend is my first time at the Nürburgring and I think I've improved over the days. I also think it's cool to be on the podium together with a well-known racing driver like Ralf Schumacher.” Click here for the results list of the Prototype Cup Germany.
13.08.2024
The DTM is coming out of the summer break at full throttle: the Nürburgring opens the second half of the season next weekend (August 16-18). The title fight enters its fifth round on the traditional circuit in the Eifel. The form curve favors front runner Mirko Bortolotti (I), but he has the competition close behind him and therefore needs more top results. Audi driver Kelvin van der Linde from South Africa, who is only six points behind the Lamborghini works driver, has his sights firmly set on the top of the standings. A look at the statistics also promises an exciting weekend - seven different winners have emerged from the eight races so far. An exciting DTM event also awaits Ralf Schumacher. The former Formula 1 driver is celebrating his one-off motorsport comeback alongside his son David. The father-son duo will compete for US Racing in the Prototype Cup Germany. Key facts, Nürburgring, Nürburg, season races 9 and 10 of 16 Track length: 3,629 meters Layout: Eleven corners (seven right-handers, four left-handers), driven in a clockwise direction Winner 2023, Race 1: Mirko Bortolotti (SSR Performance, Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2) Winner 2023, Race 2: Maximilian Paul (GRT Grasser Racing Team, Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2) Bortolotti and Rast aim to build on strong formBortolotti is currently the man of the moment in the DTM: the SSR Performance driver has scored 52 of his 104 points from the past three qualifying sessions and races. However, Bortolotti is still waiting for his first win of the season - the Nürburgring could come at the perfect time for him. The 34-year-old shone there in the 2023 season with a start-finish victory. Kelvin van der Linde in particular is pushing to reclaim the top position. The 28-year-old from Abt Sportsline led the DTM for four races and, in second place with 98 points, is within striking distance of Bortolotti. "My anticipation is huge. We are right in the middle of the title fight, which gives the whole team extra motivation. The region around the Nürburgring is full of passionate fans, as a driver you always enjoy coming here," says van der Linde. René Rast (Bregenz) from Schubert Motorsport and Maro Engel (Monaco/Mercedes-AMG Team Winward) complete the chasing trio. BMW driver Rast can call himself a true Nürburgring expert. The three-time DTM champion has already achieved three DTM victories on the circuit south of Bonn - all of them for Audi. In the Schubert Motorsport BMW M4 GT3, Rast has scored a strong 65 points in the past four races and jumped from ninth to third place overall. Will the 37-year-old continue his high level of form at the Nürburgring? Defending champion Thomas Preining (A), who drives a Porsche 911 GT3 R with the Grello design that is particularly popular in the Eifel and is seventh overall, is also aiming for a home race. Like Ayhancan Güven (TR), the Porsche works driver will start for Team Manthey EMA, which is based in Meuspath in the immediate vicinity of the Nürburgring. Mercedes-AMG Team HRT also has a short journey. The racing team from Drees will line up with Arjun Maini from India, who lives in Troisdorf near Cologne, and Luca Stolz (Brachbach). Schumacher starts in the Prototype Cup GermanyFans at the Nürburgring can look forward to the appearance of a prominent father-son team. Ralf Schumacher is making his motorsport comeback in the Prototype Cup Germany. The former Formula 1 driver will share a 455 hp Ligier LMP3 prototype from US Racing with his son David Schumacher. "I've wanted to race with David for a long time, so I'm happy to get back into a racing car. The car is a lot of fun and we are looking forward to competing in the Prototype Cup Germany," says Ralf Schumacher. The ADAC GT4 Germany and the all-electric NXT Gen Cup will also be at the Nürburgring. The Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Germany will provide fast-paced one-make cup action. With the DTM Track Safari, fans can look forward to a special kind of racetrack expedition on Friday, when coaches will travel to the Nürburgring together with the DTM's powerful racing cars. A premiere is also on the program in the Eifel: The "DTM Trucks Go and Stop" competition will take place for the first time on Saturday evening from 6.30 pm. The aim is to drive as fast as possible on the start-finish straight with the trucks from the DTM paddock and then brake with pinpoint accuracy. In addition, the Sunshine Live After Race Party on Saturday evening from 6.15 pm in the DTM Fan Zone invites you to extend the race day in the Eifel into the evening. Tickets for the DTM race weekend at the Nürburgring are available from 39 euros here. Children and young people under the age of 16 are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult.
12.08.2024
Seven different winners in eight races: The DTM has had an exciting and varied first half of the season. The second half of the season kicks off at the Nürburgring (August 16 to 18), and one driver in particular is looking forward to the trip to the Eifel: Kelvin van der Linde. "I'm finally back in the race car. I have almost always performed well at the Nürburgring in the past and have already celebrated many successes. I'm looking forward to the weekend," says the South African. So far this year, van der Linde has impressed with one win and a total of three podium finishes. Will the Audi driver from Abt Sportsline storm to the top of the standings at the Nürburgring? Van der Linde goes into the second half of the season as the closest pursuer of championship leader Mirko Bortolotti (Italy). The Lamborghini works driver from SSR Performance recently took over the overall lead from van der Linde at the Norisring and leads by a narrow margin of six points. The sprint version of the Nürburgring is one of the shortest tracks on the DTM calendar. Nevertheless, the 3.629-kilometer asphalt track offers a varied course with winding sections and long corners. "The passion of the fans is very special at the Nürburgring. I won the DTM race there three years ago, plus two victories in the 24-hour race and a joint DTM podium with my brother Sheldon," says van der Linde. The latter experience was a first for him in 2022. Back then, the duo celebrated the first and to date only one-two victory for a brother and sister in the DTM - BMW driver Sheldon won ahead of Kelvin. "Our strength this season lies in the fact that we are consistently scoring points and have not had a single retirement so far," is van der Linde's interim assessment. He has finished in the top six in five of the eight championship races and has always placed his Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo2 in the points. "We only managed one pole position in qualifying, but we put in a strong performance in the races," says van der Linde. The 28-year-old enjoyed his most successful weekend in the first half of the DTM season at the Dekra Lausitzring, where he celebrated his only win of the season so far and scored 48 of his 98 points. At the Nürburgring, the man from Kempten by choice, who has also held German citizenship since the beginning of July, wants to follow up with the next gala performance. Despite all his ambitions for the overall lead, van der Linde must also take a look in the rear-view mirror, because the chasing trio behind Bortolotti are very close together. Only five points separate van der Linde and BMW driver René Rast (Bregenz/Schubert Motorsport) in third place. His lead over Maro Engel (Mercedes-AMG Team Winward) is ten points. Thanks to this exciting starting position in the DTM title fight, it is clear that fans can expect exciting race weekends after the summer break. After the fifth tour stop at the Nürburgring, the DTM stars will head to the Sachsenring (September 6 to 8). The second foreign event of the year at the Red Bull Ring (September 27 to 29) in Austria kicks off the hot final phase of the season, before the showdown traditionally takes place at the Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg (October 18 to 20). Tickets for the DTM are available here.
29.07.2024
The DTM in its anniversary year, hundreds of historic automotive treasures at the classic car Grand Prix, the season highlight of the Nürburgring endurance series and the return of the German motorcycle elite: August once again has numerous highlights in store at the Nürburgring. It starts with the 6-hour race of the ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series (August 3) on the Nordschleife, before the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix (August 9 - 11) and the DTM (August 16 - 18) provide the action. At the end of the month (August 30 - September 1), the kings of cornering return to the Ring with the IDM motorcycle championship. Tip for the summer vacations: There are always special offers at the events as well as discounted admission for children and young people. Further information and advance ticket sales can be found here. The events at a glance: DTM at the Nürburgring (August 16 - 18)The DTM made its first guest appearance on the Grand Prix circuit in June 1984. The popular racing series has returned to the Eifel countless times in the 40 years that followed - and is still a magnet for spectators today. This year (August 16 - 18), the starting field will once again feature many well-known names. Thanks to the entry of British sports car manufacturer McLaren, seven manufacturers are taking part this year. One race each on Saturday and Sunday, a large supporting program on and off the track, attractive offers for families: the DTM's recipe for success remains unchanged. Tickets - including paddock - are available from just 15 euros. A unique experience is also back: the Track Safari. In a separate session, spectators are driven directly onto the race track in buses and experience the fast cars up close. For those who want something a little more exclusive, the Race & Lunch ticket from 239 euros includes lounge access around the main race, upholstered seats with the best view and delicious catering. Incidentally, one man stood on the podium twice at the DTM's Nürburgring premiere in 1984: Olaf Manthey. 40 years later, his team will be defending the DTM title with the fan favorite “Grello”. 51st BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix (August 09 - 11)100 years of racing history at the Nürburgring: this is the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix. In mid-August (August 9 - 11), classic car fans can once again look forward to thrilling races and fascinating demonstration drives on the Grand Prix circuit. Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, BMW M1, Audi V8 quattro or Opel Manta: the organizers are expecting a total of hundreds of historic racing cars on the weekend. And visitors can experience them up close. All tickets give access to all grandstands and the paddock. There, spectators can be present when the garage treasures are being worked on or the brute engines are being started. And there will also be the odd petrolhead chat: with other enthusiasts or - with a bit of luck - with racing legends from days gone by. Tickets for the BELMOT Oldtimer Grand Prix are available from 35 euros. ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series (August 03) The season highlight of the ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series: the 6-hour race starts in the Green Hell. The next round of the popular racing series will take place on Saturday, August 3rd. More than 100 racing cars, divided into various classes, will be on the starting grid. Their arena: the legendary Nordschleife. The track is 24 kilometers long and runs through the middle of the famous Eifel forests. The ultimate challenge awaits the drivers. The schedule is compact: 90 minutes of qualifying in the morning, six hours of racing in the afternoon. In between, the gates to the pit lane and even the starting grid are open to all spectators. Visitors therefore get really close. The ticket costs 22 euros online for adults and also includes admission to the ring°werk motorsport adventure museum. Children up to and including the age of 14 are free. International German Motorcycle Championship - IDM (August 30 - September 01)With the International German Motorcycle Championship - IDM for short - a top-class event returns to the Nürburgring this year. Two-wheeler fans can once again look forward to the kings of cornering in the Eifel on the last weekend of August (30.08 - 01.09): Germany's best motorcyclists will be competing with a number of talented riders from abroad at the event, ensuring international flair on the one hand and a high standard on the other. The schedule is peppered with short races in various categories. The race takes place on the approximately 3.6-kilometer sprint version of the Grand Prix circuit. Tickets for the crowd-friendly event start at just 5 euros, with the entire weekend costing 40 euros. Events in August 2024: August 03: ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series (6-hour race)August 04: RCN & GLPAugust 09 - 11: 51st BELMOT Oldtimer Grand PrixAugust 16 - 18: DTMAugust 30 - September 01: International German Motorcycle Championship (IDM)August 31: RCN & GLP
05.02.2024
The DTM will be even more diverse in the 2024 season: the field will grow to seven brands for the 40th anniversary of the racing series. For the first time in the history of the DTM, the British cult brand McLaren will take part in all races of a season. The McLaren 720 GT3 Evo will face tough competition from Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes-AMG and defending champion Porsche in the 2024 DTM. In its anniversary season, the DTM will start at the Ring from August 16 to 18. All races will be broadcast live in Germany by ProSieben. > more info & tickets "McLaren is a spectacular new addition to the DTM, and fans can look forward to seven brands in the 2024 DTM. The driver line-up will also be strong, defending champion Thomas Preining and his rivals Mirko Bortolotti and Ricardo Feller have already announced that they will be back in the DTM in 2024. In the coming weeks, we can also look forward to some more news for an exciting 2024 DTM season," says ADAC Head of Motorsport Thomas Voss. The super sports car from England with Formula 1 genes impresses with its spectacular looks and technology. The mid-engined sports car is the only vehicle in the field to be built on a carbon chassis. McLaren is also breaking new ground under the carbon fiber bodywork with the 720S GT3 Evo, the only car in the DTM to be powered by a four-litre V8 bi-turbo engine. Information on the McLaren team and drivers will follow shortly.
19.10.2023
While the fans will experience the DTM title showdown next weekend, ticket sales for the 2024 season will already start on Sunday (October 22). Online ticket sales for the 2024 season will then start directly after the last finish of the 2023 season at 3 p.m. on dtm.com. > more info & tickets Tickets will still be available from 39 euros next year, and children and young people accompanied by an adult will also be admitted free of charge in 2024.It pays off to order DTM tickets for the 2024 season quickly: Whoever secures tickets on dtm.com by November 13, can secure the fast-lane discount of 10%. ADAC members will also receive a 10% membership discount for the upcoming season and thus benefit twice: Together with Fast Lane discount, ADAC members save more than 36% compared to the box office price. Tickets will be available online at dtm.com for all ticket categories and for seven of the eight DTM events from October 22. Unchanged is the free admission to the standing-room areas at all circuits for children and youngsters accompanied by a paying adult. The DTM will also present itself as open and fan-friendly in the 2024 season: all tickets allow free entry to the DTM paddock and the DTM Fan Area."We developed a completely new pricing structure for the 2023 season, which was very well received by the fans. This year, the DTM was particularly popular with families; one third of our visitors in the past season were children and young people. We are consequently continuing this way. Ticket prices will remain stable, and next year, too, fans will be able to experience the thrilling action in the DTM for as little as 39 euros. A fan-friendly paddock and autograph sessions offer motorsport to touch, and on the track, top international drivers ensure top-level racing," says ADAC Head of Motorsport Thomas Voss. Eight events from April to October make up the 2024 DTM season, with the season opener taking place at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben from April 26 to 28. For the finale, the popular racing series traditionally travels to the Hockenheimring in Baden-Württemberg. With the Red Bull Ring in Styria, Austria, and Circuit Zandvoort on the Dutch North Sea coast, two Formula 1 circuits from other European countries are on the calendar. Other stops include the DEKRA Lausitzring, the Norisring,the Nürburgring and the Sachsenring.
06.08.2023
Welcome to the green hell. The Nürburgring marks the halfway point of the 2023 DTM season. Here is an overview of all the important information for visitors. Fan ZoneThe centre of the paddock: the DTM Fan Zone. Chill out and enjoy the DTM on a big screen, have fun on the bouncy castle, face painting and tattoos for kids, the BWT Water Station, the DTM Reaction Wall, the latest DTM merchandise or Meet the Drivers: a visit to the Fan Zone is always worthwhile. Event StageOn Saturday and Sunday, the event stage in the DTM Fan Zone will feature an extensive programme, including a DJ, VIP talk and much more. The programme will be hosted by Jennifer Braun on both days. The exact schedule is available here. ADAC Members' LoungeAll ADAC members have free access to the ADAC Members' Lounge in the paddock at the Nürburgring, where they can enjoy free coffee from partner Eni, use the WLAN or take part in a prize draw on the wheel of fortune. Ran Fan FeedYou want to be part of the action? Simply start filming and capture your fan moment on the big screen! Download the Snappers app here and you'll be able to appear on the video board in the Fan Zone. Event guideAt the entrances to the track, all visitors will receive the free event guide with spotter guide, schedule and participant lists. "DTM Champion Sparkling Wine" from Ralf Schumacher for all visitorsYou know it from Formula 1: the traditional champagne shower. After the trophy presentation, the top three finishers in the DTM will celebrate the traditional champagne shower with the "Sparkling Rosé" from the winery of former Formula 1 and DTM racer Ralf Schumacher. Try the sparkling wine "Sparkling Rosé" or a white wine and red wine yourself in the Fan Zone on the Heli-Port. eSports AreaVisitors will have the opportunity to test their driving skills at the RaceRoom simulators. The simulators are available free of charge in the Fan Zone. Rally Legends ExhibitionClassic fans watch out! Historic rally cars will also be represented at the DTM race at the Nürburgring. From the Renault Alpine A110 1600S to the Audi Quattro A2 Group B and the Lancia Delta Superdeltona. A total of 13 Rally Legends cars will be on site and on display in the old paddock. Meet The DriversOn Saturday and Sunday, visitors will have the opportunity to meet the fastest drivers in the series at a "Meet the Drivers" autograph session in the Fan Zone in the paddock. Saturday10.00 to 10.20 a.m.: Porsche Carrera Cup Germany11.30 to 11.50 a.m.: BMW M2 Cup16.15 to 15.45 hrs: DTM Sunday10.30 to 10.50 a.m.: ADAC GT4 Germany15.15 to 15.35 hrs: NXT Gen Cup Arrival and parking at the NürburgringVisitors can park their vehicles at the Nürburgring in the signposted car parks for a parking fee of 12 euros. The following routes are recommended for arriving by car: from Cologne: A1 to the end of the motorwayfrom Trier/Luxembourg: A48 to motorway exit Ulmenfrom Koblenz: A61 to motorway exit Wehr Further information about parking at the race track can be found here. PitwalkOn Saturday and Sunday, the pit lane will be open to spectators for a pitwalk. Fans can then enter the pit lane and watch the race teams up close. The Pitwalk is free of charge for all visitors. Saturday: 12.05 hrs to 12.40 hrs Sunday: 12.05 hrs to 12.40 hrs Supporting programmeFull programme: In addition to the DTM, the ADAC GT4 Germany, the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland, the BMW M2 Cup and the NXT Gen Cup will also start at the Nürburgring. Starter listsThe provisional starting lists of the series can be found here: DTMADAC GT4 GermanyPorsche Carrera Cup GermanyNXT Gen CupBMW M2 Cup TicketsTickets for the DTM are available from 39 Euros in advance online untilThursday evening 23:59. ADAC members save another10% off there. From Friday on, tickets will still be available online at the normal price as well as at theand at the box office at the Nürburgring. Children and young people under 16years of age will be admitted free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult. TV timesAn overview of all TV times can be found here. TimetableThe current timetable can be found here.
06.08.2023
Maximilian Paul and the GRT Grasser Racing Team celebrate first DTM success at the Nürburgring Porsche driver Thomas Preining wins half-time championship after finishing in fifth place 49,300 spectators experience fast-paced race weekend with typical Eifel weather First victory at the second DTM event - Maximilian Paul (Dresden) achieved a sensation on Sunday at the Nürburgring. The 23-year-old started 13th in the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2 and showed a sensational recovery in increasingly heavy rain. He took the lead on lap 26 and was flagged off as the winner after 35 laps. With this triumphant drive, Paul secured the first DTM success for himself and the GRT Grasser Racing Team. "That was a perfect race. My start went really well, the pit stop went flawlessly and the speed was there the whole time thanks to a correctly chosen car setup. It was important that I stayed calm behind Lucas Auer and then seized the opportunity at the right moment. It also paid off that I was able to use the ADAC GT Masters race weekend in mid-July as preparation for the DTM races," said Paul. This means that after the first eight rounds of the season there are eight different winners - a record in the DTM. Laurin Heinrich (Würzburg) rewarded himself for a strong performance. The 21-year-old Porsche driver made up nine places and stood on the podium for the first time in the DTM. Lucas Auer (A) in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 confirmed his good form in the Eifel and, after finishing second on Saturday, made it onto the podium again in third place. Key facts, Nürburgring, season race 8 of 16 Track length: 3,629 meters Weather: 12 degrees, rain Pole position: Ricardo Feller (Abt Sportsline, Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo2 #7), 1:29.562 minutes Winner: Maximilian Paul (GRT Grasser Racing Team, Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2 #19) Fastest race lap: Marco Wittmann (Project 1, BMW M4 GT3 #11), 1:35.871 minutes At noon on Sunday, almost all drivers started to the eighth DTM round of the season on rain tires in light precipitation. Pole setter Ricardo Feller (CH) in the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo2 initially maintained his lead ahead of the two Mercedes-AMG of David Schumacher (Salzburg) and Lucas Auer (A). But after just a few laps Feller had to relinquish his top position to Auer, who was then able to pull away a little from the field. Behind him, there were numerous overtaking maneuvers and many position changes on an increasingly wet track. Paul and Heinrich moved closer to the front lap by lap. After a spin by Alessio Deledda (I) in the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2 and a subsequent caution period, Auer, Paul and Heinrich completed the mandatory tire change shortly before the end of the pit stop window. The youngsters then switched to attack mode: on lap 26 Paul overtook the leading Auer, and on the 31st lap Heinrich followed suit and moved up to second place. Shortly before the end, Arjun Maini (IND) slid off the track, the safety car was deployed and led the field to the finish with Paul, Heinrich and Auer at the front. Maro Engel (Monaco) in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 crowned another strong performance with fourth place, while championship leader Preining (A) secured the half-time championship behind him in the Porsche 911 GT3 R with a tactically mature performance. Feller was the best Audi driver in sixth place, his brand colleague Luca Engstler (Wiggensbach) finished seventh. Thierry Vermeulen (NL) steered his Ferrari 296 GT3 from grid position 23 to eighth. Schumacher, on the other hand, lost six places and finished ninth on the 3.629-kilometer traditional circuit. Lamborghini driver Franck Perera (F) from SSR Performance, whose team-mate Mirko Bortolotti (I) was unable to start after his victory on Saturday due to technical problems with his car, made up 14 places and completed the top ten. Laurin Heinrich: "The overtaking maneuver against Lucas Auer was racing at the highest level. My first DTM podium is a dream come true for me. On Saturday the caution period cost us a good result, this time I pitted late and was able to benefit. We kept a cool head in challenging weather conditions." Lucas Auer: "I was running really well in the early stages. Unfortunately, after the pit stop I didn't get the tires into the optimum window. As a result, I couldn't keep up the pace at the front. Overall, though, it was a successful weekend for us and we're traveling to the Lausitzring, where I won my first DTM race in 2016, with a good feeling." Result, race 2, Nürburgring 1st Maximilian Paul (D/GRT Grasser Racing Team).2nd Laurin Heinrich (D/Team75 Motorsport), +0.600 seconds3rd Lucas Auer (A/Mercedes-AMG Team Winward), +1.320 seconds4th Maro Engel (D/Mercedes-AMG Team Mann-Filter), +1.954 seconds5th Thomas Preining (A/Manthey EMA), +3.248 seconds The full race results are available at dtm.com/en/results.
