{"id":158601,"date":"2025-11-29T09:43:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T08:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autobaak.nl\/?p=158601"},"modified":"2025-11-29T09:43:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T08:43:58","slug":"pirelli-test-reveals-dtm-2026-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autobaak.nl\/en\/pirelli-test-reveals-dtm-2026-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Pirelli test reveals DTM 2026 plans"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Who conducted the testing and why?<\/h2>\n<p>A two-day Pirelli test took place in Le Castellet on Wednesday and Thursday. Manufacturers were invited to send one car and a maximum of two drivers. The aim was to evaluate early versions of the exclusive DTM tyre for 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Almost all brands in the DTM participated, with the exception of Ford and Audi. Ford indicated that the Evo package for the Mustang is not yet available and that the learning curve would be limited. Audi is not expected to be active in the DTM anymore due to the brand switch to Porsche.<\/p>\n<h2>Which drivers were there?<\/h2>\n<p>Some teams kept their choice secret. Mercedes-AMG and Comtoyou did not want to reveal too much. Mercedes customer sports boss Stefan Wendl made it clear that it concerns two drivers from this season, without necessarily saying anything about 2026.<\/p>\n<p>According to reliable information, the following combinations were present:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mercedes-AMG: Jules Gounon and Lucas Auer<\/li>\n<li>Comtoyou Aston Martin: Nicki Thiim (day 1) and Nicolas Baert (day 2)<\/li>\n<li>Manthey Porsche: Ricardo Feller and Thomas Preining<\/li>\n<li>BMW Schubert: Marco Wittmann (both days)<\/li>\n<li>Emil-Frey Ferrari: Thierry Vermeulen (day 1), Matteo Cairoli (day 2)<\/li>\n<li>D\u00f6rr McLaren: Timo Glock and Ben D\u00f6rr<\/li>\n<li>Lamborghini: Marco Mapelli (day 1) and Mirko Bortolotti (day 2) with a Huracan GT3 Evo2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cairoli's appearance at Emil Frey is seen as a strong indication that he could replace Jack Aitken for 2026. At Lamborghini, Mapelli and Bortolotti tested a Huracan GT3 Evo2 because the new Temerario GT3 prototype is still racing in the US.<\/p>\n<h2>What technical insights did the test provide?<\/h2>\n<p>ADAC commissioned SRO to draw up a special Balance of Performance (BoP) for the test. In addition to the current PZero DHG, Pirelli also supplied two softer test compounds, designated \u201cOption 1\u201d and \u201cOption 2\u201d. The drivers had to complete qualifying and race simulations with fixed lap counts and then provide detailed feedback.<\/p>\n<p>Key findings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The test tyres were approximately one second faster per lap than the PZero DHG in qualifying.<\/li>\n<li>The new compounds showed much more degradation and, in particular, massive graining in various vehicle concepts.<\/li>\n<li>One of the two new compounds lost a significant amount of performance after less than ten laps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Due to graining and low temperatures (asphalt temperature below 20 \u00b0C), the outer tyre was severely damaged in the 180-degree Beausset curve. As a result, the circuit was modified for Thursday: turn eleven was no longer driven.<\/p>\n<h2>Impact on performance and BoP<\/h2>\n<p>The new tyres seemed to change the balance of power. In the McLaren, Timo Glock was about half a second faster than his competitors on Wednesday, which even led to a BoP adjustment during the test. On Thursday, Ben D\u00f6rr was again almost a second ahead, reinforcing the impression of McLaren dominance.<\/p>\n<p>Pirelli will now thoroughly analyse the test data and determine how the further development of the DTM tyre will proceed. Whether there will be additional tests is still unclear but certainly possible.<\/p>\n<h2>Key points<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Test location: Le Castellet, two days of testing with early prototype tyres.<\/li>\n<li>Participants: virtually all DTM manufacturers, except Ford and Audi.<\/li>\n<li>Noteworthy: strong graining, layout change at Beausset and clear differences between test mixtures.<\/li>\n<li>Signal: new tyres could significantly shake up the performance field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who tested and why? A two-day Pirelli test took place in Le Castellet on Wednesday and Thursday. Manufacturers were invited to send one car and a maximum of two drivers. The aim was to evaluate early versions of the exclusive DTM tyre for 2026. Almost all brands in the DTM took part, with the exception of Ford and Audi. 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