DTM evaluates two-part shootout qualifying format for 2027 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
At a meeting before the DTM weekend at Sachsenring, team principals discussed potential changes for the 2027 season. The focal points included revising the qualifying and race formats, alongside the introduction of torque sensors. Feedback from teams was solicited in advance to improve the series. The changes aim to enhance competitive dynamics within the championship.
- •Team principals met for over four hours to discuss improvements.
- •Discussions centered on qualifying and race format changes.
- •Potential introduction of torque sensors was considered.
- •Teams were asked to provide ideas ahead of the meeting.
- 11:03 AMMotorsport.com — DTM considers major format shake-up with two-part shootout qualifying for 2027
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — DTM considers major format shake-up with two-part shootout qualifying for 2027
"The team principals' meeting on Thursday evening ahead of the DTM weekend at the Sachsenring lasted more than four hours: the teams had been asked in advance to contribute ideas on how the DTM can be improved for 2027. At the centre of the discussion were improvements to the qualifying and race formats, as well as the potential introduction of torque sensors. The 20-minute qualifying format in ...Keep reading
"Will the qualifying and race format, as well as the schedule, be changed in the DTM for 2027? There were intensive talks with the teams at the Sachsenring
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 17, 2026, 11:03 AMDTM considers major format shake-up with two-part shootout qualifying for 2027
The team principals' meeting on Thursday evening ahead of the DTM weekend at the Sachsenring lasted more than four hours: the teams had been asked in advance to contribute ideas on how the DTM can be improved for 2027. At the centre of the discussion were improvements to the qualifying and race formats, as well as the potential introduction of torque sensors. The 20-minute qualifying format in ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 11:03 AMDTM considers major format shake-up with two-part shootout qualifying for 2027
Will the qualifying and race format, as well as the schedule, be changed in the DTM for 2027? There were intensive talks with the teams at the Sachsenring
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