Overview
- Round 5 of the 2026 DTM season took place at the Lausitzring over the weekend, with the first qualifying and Race 1 staged as part of the Saturday program.
- ProSieben carried Race 1 live in German free-TV and ServusTV aired the race in Austria, keeping both broadcasters as the primary free-TV outlets for race coverage.
- Joyn’s FAN TV streamed the full race weekend including free practice and both qualifying sessions for free, and ran.de plus Motorsport-Magazin.com offered additional live streams and live tickers.
- The ADAC has confirmed a fixed 21-car starter field for 2026 made up of eight manufacturers: Aston Martin, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes‑AMG and Porsche.
- The 2026 DTM calendar runs 16 races at eight venues across Germany, Austria and the Netherlands, and the broadcast split between ProSieben and streaming services will shape fan access as the season continues toward Hockenheimring.