Lucas Auer claims thrilling DTM victory at Hockenheim
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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Lucas Auer of Landgraf-Mercedes won the first DTM race at Hockenheim on October 10, 2026. Auer's victory came amidst significant drama as Thomas Preining of Manthey-Porsche failed to secure the championship title early, while Maro Engel of Winward-Mercedes lost his lead due to issues during a pit stop. Mirko Bortolotti of Grasser-Lamborghini finished in second place, followed by Marco Wittmann. The race featured intense competition highlighting the ongoing fight for the championship ahead of the final rounds.
- •Lucas Auer wins the DTM race at Hockenheim.
- •Thomas Preining misses the chance to clinch the title early.
- •Maro Engel loses his lead due to a pit stop incident.
- •Mirko Bortolotti secures second place, followed by Marco Wittmann.
- •The race took place on October 10, 2026.
- 1:43 PMMotorsport.com — DTM Hockenheim: Auer wins after title drama and Engstler crash
"Landgraf-Mercedes driver Lucas Auer wins the first DTM race at Hockenheim, which could hardly have been more thrilling: Thomas Preining (Manthey-Porsche) misses out on wrapping up the title early, while rival Maro Engel (Winward-Mercedes) suffers a bitter drama and loses victory at the pit stop. Mirko Bortolotti (Grasser-Lamborghini) secures second place, followed by Marco Wittmann in the ...Keep reading
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