DTM launches documentary series 'Behind the Grid' on August 28
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The DTM will debut its documentary series 'Behind the Grid' on August 28, 2026. Following drivers Nicki Thiim and others, the series aims to give fans access to behind-the-scenes moments and stories during the 2026 DTM season. Filming has captured real emotions and experiences during the races, providing an authentic look at the competition. Episodes will air weekly on platforms including Joyn and Red Bull TV, with the first releasing at 8:00 PM (CEST).
- •First episode airs August 28, followed by weekly episodes.
- •Filmed by fahrwerkfilm, capturing real-time emotional moments.
- •Content intended for both fans and a wider mainstream audience.
- •Episodes will include insights from drivers and behind-the-scenes access.
- •Aims to highlight the narratives of DTM's personalities and racing intensity.
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — DTM gets its own "Drive to Survive": What is "Behind the Grid"?
- 5:14 PMMotorsport.com — DTM gets its own "Drive to Survive": What is "Behind the Grid"?
"A dedicated camera crew follows Nicki Thiim at the Norisring on his way from the podium to the mixed zone, where the journalists are waiting. The Dane shows great emotion - on the race weekend that, with two wins, was to become his absolute breakthrough in the series. Only afterwards does it emerge that these were film recordings for the DTM's new TV and streaming documentary "Behind the Grid" ...Keep reading
"The DTM is launching its own documentary series in the style of Formula 1 with "Behind the Grid": who is behind it, what it is about and what the goal is
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:14 PMDTM gets its own "Drive to Survive": What is "Behind the Grid"?
The DTM is launching its own documentary series in the style of Formula 1 with "Behind the Grid": who is behind it, what it is about and what the goal is
- Motorsport.comAug 25, 2026, 5:14 PMDTM gets its own "Drive to Survive": What is "Behind the Grid"?
A dedicated camera crew follows Nicki Thiim at the Norisring on his way from the podium to the mixed zone, where the journalists are waiting. The Dane shows great emotion - on the race weekend that, with two wins, was to become his absolute breakthrough in the series. Only afterwards does it emerge that these were film recordings for the DTM's new TV and streaming documentary "Behind the Grid" ...Keep reading
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