Mirko Bortolotti claims victory in DTM race at Oschersleben
Racer • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:34 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Mirko Bortolotti of Grasser-Lamborghini won the second DTM race at Oschersleben on July 26, 2026. Bortolotti advanced to second place early in the race after a successful overcut during the first pit stop. He took advantage of a tire change error by Thomas Preining of Manthey-Porsche, who had been leading until that point. The victory adds to Bortolotti's competitive performances in the DTM series this season.
- •Bortolotti wins DTM race on July 26, 2026.
- •He initially moved to second through a strategy change.
- •Preining led before a tire change issue hurt his race.
- •The race took place at Oschersleben.
- 4:51 PMRacer — Bortolotti wins for Lamborghini at Oschersleben
- 2:07 PMAutosport — DTM Oschersleben: Bortolotti snatches victory after Manthey pitstop mistake
- 1:34 PMMotorsport.com — DTM race Oschersleben 2: Bortolotti snatches victory after Manthey faux pas
- 1:34 PMYahoo Sports — DTM race Oschersleben 2: Bortolotti snatches victory after Manthey faux pas
"Mirko Bortolotti has been gifted victory in the second DTM race in Oschersleben as the Grasser Lamborghini driver worked his way up to second place with an overcut at the first pitstop and then benefited from a botched pitstop by Manthey Porsche for Thomas Preining. Preining suffered double disappointment as he also lost second place to Winward Mercedes' Maro Engel, and just about held off ...Keep reading
"Mirko Bortolotti (Grasser-Lamborghini) wins the second DTM race in Oschersleben: The Italian initially worked his way up to second place thanks to an overcut at the first pit stop and then benefited from a botched tire change for Manthey-Porsche driver Thomas Preining, who had been in full control of the race up to that point. "Yes, unfortunately awesome. Incredible. I have to say, I can't ...Keep reading
"Mirko Bortolotti and his TGI Team by GRT won Sunday's DTM Championship race in Oschersleben after an impressive driving display, coupled with tactical brilliance. The Italian started the race from sixth place and took the checkered flag as the winner 39 laps later for his first DTM success for almost...
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External links- RacerJul 26, 2026, 4:51 PMBortolotti wins for Lamborghini at Oschersleben
Mirko Bortolotti and his TGI Team by GRT won Sunday's DTM Championship race in Oschersleben after an impressive driving display, coupled with tactical brilliance. The Italian started the race from sixth place and took the checkered flag as the winner 39 laps later for his first DTM success for almost...
- AutosportJul 26, 2026, 2:07 PMDTM Oschersleben: Bortolotti snatches victory after Manthey pitstop mistake
Mirko Bortolotti has been gifted victory in the second DTM race in Oschersleben as the Grasser Lamborghini driver worked his way up to second place with an overcut at the first pitstop and then benefited from a botched pitstop by Manthey Porsche for Thomas Preining. Preining suffered double disappointment as he also lost second place to Winward Mercedes' Maro Engel, and just about held off ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 26, 2026, 1:34 PMDTM race Oschersleben 2: Bortolotti snatches victory after Manthey faux pas
Mirko Bortolotti (Grasser-Lamborghini) wins the second DTM race in Oschersleben: The Italian initially worked his way up to second place thanks to an overcut at the first pit stop and then benefited from a botched tire change for Manthey-Porsche driver Thomas Preining, who had been in full control of the race up to that point. "Yes, unfortunately awesome. Incredible. I have to say, I can't ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 1:34 PMDTM race Oschersleben 2: Bortolotti snatches victory after Manthey faux pas
Mirko Bortolotti wins the second DTM race in Oschersleben: The Grasser driver benefits from a poor pit stop by Thomas Preining, Maro Engel finishes second
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