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Calendar clashes put Marco Wittmann's DTM future in jeopardy

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 12:20 PM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Calendar clashes put Marco Wittmann's DTM future in jeopardy

Summary

Marco Wittmann's participation in the 2027 DTM season is threatened by calendar clashes with the IMSA series and World Endurance Championship (WEC). Wittmann, a two-time champion, had a competitive season battling for the title until the last race. This scheduling issue could prevent key drivers, including Mercedes AMG's Jules Gounon, from participating next year. Discussions continue regarding the implications of these clashes on driver availability and the overall DTM lineup.

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By the Numbers

•Wittmann fought for the DTM title until the final race of this season.
•Calendar clashes involve the IMSA series and World Endurance Championship.
•Concerns arise about the participation of key drivers in the 2027 season.
•Ongoing discussions focus on the implications of the scheduling issues.

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12:20 PMMotorsport.com — "Extremely difficult": Calendar clashes threaten Marco Wittmann's DTM future

What they're saying

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Is there a threat of a 2027 DTM season without two-time champion Marco Wittmann, who fought for the title until the final race of this season, and Mercedes AMG driver Jules Gounon? The problem is the race calendar, because - as Motorsport-Total.com has already reported - there are several clashes with the American IMSA series and the World Endurance Championship WEC. "For next year, there are ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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