The 2026 DTM season is kicking into gear as teams and drivers descend upon the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg for official testing. Highlighting the event is the highly anticipated debut of the Lamborghini Temerario GT3, which joins three novel Evo models on the track. To welcome the fans, officials have announced free admission for spectators located in the Steiermark grandstand.
For those planning to attend the full race weekend, the schedule is packed with action across multiple series. The event begins on Friday, April 24, 2026, featuring a heavy slate of practice sessions. DTM drivers will hit the track for Free Practice 1 from 11:30 to 12:25 and Free Practice 2 from 16:00 to 16:45, followed by a Track Safari at 16:50. The day also includes sessions for ADAC GT4 Germany, ADAC GT Masters, FIA Formula Regional, and the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland (PSCCD).
The intensity ramps up on Saturday, April 25, 2026. DTM Qualifying 1 is scheduled for 09:40-10:00, leading into the first major showdown of the weekend: DTM Race 1, which will take place from 13:30 to 14:30. Fans can also enjoy a Pitwalk from 12:05 to 12:40 and a “Meet the Drivers” session in the DTM Fan Zone from 16:15 to 16:45.
The action continues into Sunday, April 26, 2026, with further qualifying sessions for ADAC GT Masters and FIA Formula Regional as the motorsport festival concludes. Spectators are encouraged to use the Red Bull Ring App to filter program items and track their favorite events in real-time.
With new machinery like the Temerario GT3 entering the fray, these tests are critical for teams to dial in their setups before the championship battle officially begins. For more details on the full schedule and ticketing, fans can visit the DTM Spielberg Programme 2026 or the official DTM homepage.
