Thomas Preining finishes fifth at DTM race amid chaotic start

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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Thomas Preining finishes fifth at DTM race amid chaotic start

Summary

Thomas Preining secured fifth place in the DTM race at Hockenheim on October 10, 2026. The Manthey Porsche driver dropped from third on the grid to 14th during the opening lap due to several skirmishes. Preining expressed frustration over the chaotic start, stating that some rivals attempted to 'take me out.' The race conditions and locker room dynamics have created a charged environment as the series progresses.

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Key Details

•Preining dropped to 14th after the chaotic start.
•He recovered to finish fifth in the race.
•The race took place at Hockenheim on October 10, 2026.
•He expressed annoyance towards rival drivers' aggressive maneuvers.

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5:41 PMMotorsport.com — Preining angered by rivals trying to 'take me out'

What they're saying

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Title favourite Thomas Preining limited the damage with fifth place in Saturday's DTM race at Hockenheim, because on the opening lap the Manthey Porsche driver even dropped from third on the grid to 14th after numerous skirmishes. And he is annoyed by the actions of his rivals. "The start phase was very chaotic; unfortunately a few people tried to take me out," the 28-year-old Austrian makes ...Keep reading
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