Stand by for a thrilling DTM Sunday, full of decisive moments, as Austria’s top drivers compete in their second home race of the 2026 season. In a highly competitive field, Austrian aces Lucas Auer (No. 22/Mercedes-AMG/Team Landgraf) and Thomas Preining (No. 91/Porsche/Team Manthey) are once again battling for points, after making a strong statement in yesterday’s opening race by finishing first and second. Don’t miss any of the highlights on and off the track. Tickets are still available from 08:00 at the box office!
DTM Fan Zone, open paddock and track action
The DTM Fan Zone opens at 08:00 – the perfect time to grab a bite to eat before the actual racing at the Red Bull Ring starts. Your entertainments hub for the next two days is located behind the Driving Center near the open paddock. This is where you can soak up the motorsport atmosphere to the max as you prepare for the showdown of the weekend.
Starting at 08:10, there are the qualifying sessions for the ADAC GT Masters and the FIA Formula Regional Championship. Straight after, at 09:30, the starting grid for the second DTM race is decided, and at 10:10, there is actual racing in the ADAC GT4 Germany and the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Germany. If you’re new to the DTM or want to refresh your knowledge, our “The ins and outs of the DTM” is just right for you.
The pit walk: Right at the heart of the DTM
On Sunday, the pit lane will be open to spectators just before the DTM race at the Red Bull Ring. The pit walk (start time 12:15) will give you a close-up look at the world of the DTM. You might even get the chance to meet one or two drivers. Be sure to get your autograph on a piece of fan merchandise – turning it into a special keepsake right away.
Autograph Sessions & Service Road Tours
You will also have the chance to get autographs and take selfies on race Sunday in the DTM Fan Zone. There will be signing sessions with the rising stars of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (11:15) and with the drivers of the ADAC GT Masters (12:50) and the Prototype Cup Germany (14:55).
Do you want to get so close to the race track that you can almost feel the wind from the cars? The Service Road Tour makes it possible. It takes you along the ‘Service Road,’ which is normally only accessible to security personnel and professional photographers, right into the heart of motorsport. You can secure your spots on-site at the mobile fan shop in front of the Driving Center!
DTM-Showdown at Spielberg 2026
At 12:50, all eyes will be on the home straight at the Red Bull Ring. The DTM race will begin with a ceremonial presentation of the spectacular GT3 cars and their 21 drivers. At precisely 13:30, the DTM contestants will once again be aiming to get the maximum out of their GT3s and going wheel to wheel with their opponents for points and podiums. We’ll be keeping our fingers crossed again for the Austrian heroes Thomas Preining and Lucas Auer.
At 15:10, the ADAC GT Masters drivers (two per cockpit swapping places halfway through) will take to the grid for the penultimate race of the weekend, followed by the last act on the billing, the FIA Formula Regional Championship.
