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DTM Hockenheim: Engel wins race 2 as Preining secures championship
Thomas Preining wins 2026 DTM championship with third place finish after Engel's race victory.
In brief
Thomas Preining wins 2026 DTM championship with third place finish after Engel's race victory. Thomas Preining secured his second DTM championship title after finishing third in the final race of the 2026 season. Originally reported by Autosport.
Preining secures 2026 DTM title
Thomas Preining won the 2026 DTM championship with third place in the final race.
Engel wins race 2 but finishes second in championship
Maro Engel won the final race but settled for second place in the championship standings.
Preining's race strategy
Preining started from seventh on the grid and gained positions to finish third after a strong race.
Engel's lead challenge
Engel closed the gap to leader Buus before snatching the lead with a risky overtake.
Preining's title defense
Preining maintained his lead despite a four-second gap and light rain during the race.
Championship standings
Mercedes-AMG won the manufacturers' championship, with Porsche second and BMW third.
Next race
The 2027 DTM season opener will take place from April 23 to 25, 2027 at the Red Bull Ring.
In short
Thomas Preining secured his second DTM championship title after finishing third in the final race of the 2026 season.
