DTM - Hockenheim

The Hockenheim DTM event represents one of the most significant racing weekends in German motorsport. The Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg serves as the venue for this premier touring car championship race. DTM at Hockenheim features GT3 cars from manufacturers including Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes-AMG, McLaren, and Porsche competing on the 4.574 km circuit.

The Hockenheim track includes 17 turns (6 left, 11 right) and combines high-speed sections with technical corners. The Nordkurve, Parabolika, and stadium section present drivers with varied challenges throughout each lap. With a width between 12-18 meters and an FIA Grade 1 certification, the Hockenheimring meets the highest safety standards for international racing.

Teams like Schubert Motorsport, Manthey EMA, and ABT Sportsline bring top racing talent to Hockenheim. Drivers such as René Rast, Marco Wittmann, Thomas Preining, and Mirko Bortolotti showcase their skills on this historic track. The DTM competition follows FIA sporting and technical regulations, with cars based on GT3 specifications.

The Hockenheimring has a rich history dating back to 1932. Originally designed as a 12km triangle course, the track underwent major redesigns in 1938, the 1960s, and 2002. Herman Tilke's 2002 redesign created the current layout that fans recognize today. The circuit can accommodate up to 120,000 spectators.

Visitors to the Hockenheim DTM event can easily access the track via the A5 and A6 autobahns. The circuit offers various facilities, including the Porsche Experience Center and guided tours for racing fans. Broadcasts of the DTM races from Hockenheim appear on ProSieben in Germany and through the DTM YouTube channel for international viewers.

The Hockenheim DTM weekend includes additional racing series such as ADAC GT Masters, ADAC GT4 Germany, and Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland. This variety gives spectators multiple opportunities to see different car classes compete on the same historic German circuit.