DTM: Wittmann and Dörr Share Victories in Sachsenring Drama

Marco Wittmann secured BMW's long-awaited first DTM victory at the Sachsenring in Saturday's Race 1, while 21-year-old Ben Dörr took a surprise Race 2 win for McLaren in a chaotic Sunday showdown.

bEvent Overview

Event: DTM Round 7
Track: Sachsenring (Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany)
Series: DTM
Dates: 12 - 13 September 2026

Race 1 Podium (Saturday)

1st: Marco Wittmann - Schubert Motorsport (BMW)
2nd: Jules Gounon - Mercedes-AMG Team Mann-Filter (Mercedes-AMG)
3rd: Thomas Preining - Manthey (Porsche)

Race 2 Podium (Sunday)

1st: Ben Dörr - Dörr Motorsport (McLaren)
2nd: Thomas Preining - Manthey (Porsche)
3rd: Ricardo Feller - Manthey (Porsche)

Highlights

Wittmann Breaks BMW's Jinx: Marco Wittmann claimed BMW's first-ever DTM victory at the Sachsenring in Saturday's Race 1, holding off Jules Gounon by just +0.450 seconds.
Dörr's Shock Win: Ben Dörr dominated Sunday's chaotic race in the McLaren to seal a dramatic victory, setting a fastest lap of 1:19.878 and crossing the line +1.219 seconds clear of the field.
Preining's Championship Lead: Thomas Preining delivered a remarkably consistent weekend with double podiums (P3 in Race 1 and P2 in Race 2), extending his championship lead to 23 points heading into the season finale.
Double Podium for Manthey: Manthey Porsche locked in a strong team result in Sunday's Race 2 with Thomas Preining and Ricardo Feller taking P2 and P3 respectively.

Photo credits: ADAC Motorsport