Maro Engel sets fastest practice time at Lausitzring amid heat struggles
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:08 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Maro Engel of Mercedes-AMG recorded the fastest time during the second practice session at the Lausitzring on June 19, with a lap of 1:20.408. The DTM faced high temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, impacting several teams, particularly Ferrari. While AMG appeared to adapt well to the heat, other teams reported struggles. Teams continue their preparations as the event progresses.
- •Engel's fastest time was set during the second practice session.
- •Only Mercedes-AMG showed strong performance in the heat.
- •Temperatures were high at the Lausitzring on practice day.
- •Ferrari and other teams experienced difficulties with grip.
- •Additional practice sessions are scheduled as teams prepare for the race.
- 5:08 PMMotorsport.com — DTM Lausitzring: AMG uses heat and truck grip in practice, Ferrari struggles
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — DTM Lausitzring: AMG uses heat and truck grip in practice, Ferrari struggles
"The DTM is already battling massive heat on the first day of practice at the Lausitzring, as evidenced by the occasional swimming pool positioned in front of the team trucks. Only Mercedes-AMG seems to be comfortable with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees: DTM leader Maro Engel secured the fastest time of the day in the second session with a 1:20.408, ahead of his Landgraf brand mate Lucas Auer ...Keep reading
"Heat defines DTM practice at the Lausitzring: Mercedes looks strong, Glocks run of bad luck continues, Ferrari and BMW under pressure
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 19, 2026, 5:08 PMDTM Lausitzring: AMG uses heat and truck grip in practice, Ferrari struggles
The DTM is already battling massive heat on the first day of practice at the Lausitzring, as evidenced by the occasional swimming pool positioned in front of the team trucks. Only Mercedes-AMG seems to be comfortable with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees: DTM leader Maro Engel secured the fastest time of the day in the second session with a 1:20.408, ahead of his Landgraf brand mate Lucas Auer ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 5:08 PMDTM Lausitzring: AMG uses heat and truck grip in practice, Ferrari struggles
Heat defines DTM practice at the Lausitzring: Mercedes looks strong, Glocks run of bad luck continues, Ferrari and BMW under pressure
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