After seven rounds and 14 races, 10 drivers go to the Hockenheim finale with a chance of becoming the DTM's second GT3 champion.
BMW driver Sheldon van der Linde sits at the top of the table on 130 points, but must rebound from a disastrous weekend at the Red Bull Ring where he failed to muster a single point.
Lucas Auer is Mercedes' main hope of defending its crown and sits just 11 points behind van der Linde in second, but hasn't won a race since the season opener at Portimao and will be relying on his consistency to snatch his maiden title
Rene Rast is only one point adrift of Auer in third and will be aiming to call time on his career as an Audi driver with a fourth title, having made a successful return to the championship this year after spending the 2021 season in Formula E.
Thomas Preining is a surprise inclusion in the championship battle following his second victory of the year in Austria, but it would be naive to rule out the Porsche driver from the title fight, especially if it rains again in Saturday's race.
Mirko Bortolotti is fifth in the standings but only 16 points off the lead, and his experience could go a long way in securing Lamborghini the drivers' title in only the second time of asking.
Drivers all the way down to Maximilian Gotz in 10th have a mathematical chance of winning the title, but only the above five names have a realistic shot at the crown.
Hockenheim DTM session timings
|
Session |
GMT |
BST |
CEST |
ET |
PT |
AEST |
JST |
IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FP1 |
10:10 |
11:10 |
12:10 |
05:10 |
03:10 |
20:10 |
19:10 |
15:40 |
|
FP2 |
13:50 |
14:50 |
15:50 |
09:50 |
06:50 |
23:50 |
22:50 |
19:20 |
|
Qualifying 1 |
08:05 |
09:05 |
10:05 |
04:05 |
01:05 |
18:05 |
17:05 |
13:35 |
| Race 1 | 11:30 |
12:30 |
13:30 |
07:30 |
04:30 |
21:30 |
20:30 |
17:00 |
| Qualifying 2 | 08:10 |
09:10 |
10:10 |
04:10 |
01:10 |
18:10 |
17:10 |
13:40 |
| Race 2 |
11:30 |
12:30 | 13:30 |
07:30 |
04:30 |
21:30 |
20:30 |
17:00 |
2022 Hockenheim DTM session timings in the UK and Portugal
Friday October 7 2022
- Free Practice 1: 11:10 - 11:55 BST
- Free Practice 2: 14:50 - 15:35 BST
Saturday October 8 2022
- Qualifying 1: 09:05 - 09:25 BST
- Race 1: 12:30 BST
Sunday October 9 2022
- Qualifying 2: 09:10 - 09:25
- Race 2: 12:30 BST
2022 Hockenheim DTM session timings in Europe
Friday October 7 2022
- Free Practice 1: 12:10 - 12:55 CEST
- Free Practice 2: 15:50- 16:35 CEST
Saturday October 8 2022
- Qualifying 1: 10:05 - 10:25 CEST
- Race 1: 13:30 CEST
Sunday October 9 2022
- Qualifying 2: 10:10 - 10:30 CEST
- Race: 13:30 CEST
2022 Hockenheim DTM session timings in the US
Friday October 7 2022
- Free Practice 1: 05:10 - 05:55 ET / 03:10 - 03:55 PT
- Free Practice 2: 09:50 - 10:35 ET / 06:50 - 07:35 PT
Saturday October 8 2022
- Qualifying 1: 04:05 - 04:25 ET / 01:05 - 01:25 PT
- Race 1: 07:30 ET / 04:30 PT
Sunday October 9 2022
- Qualifying 2: 04:10 - 04:30 ET / 01:10 - 01:30 PT
- Race 2: 07:30 ET / 04:30 PT
2022 Hockenheim DTM session timings in Australia
Friday October 7 2022
- Free Practice 1: 20:10 - 20:55 AEST
- Free Practice 2: 23:50 - 00:35 AEST
Saturday October 8 2022
- Qualifying 1 - 18:05 - 18:25 AEST
- Race 1: 21:30 AEST
Sunday October 9 2022
- Qualifying 2: 18:10- 18:30 AEST
- Race 2: 21:30 AEST
2022 DTM Hockenheim session timings in Africa
Friday October 7 2022
- Free Practice 1: 12:10 - 12:55 SAT / 13:15 - 13:55 EAT
- Free Practice 2: 15:50 - 16:35 SAT / 16:50 - 16:35 EAT
Saturday October 8 2022
- Qualifying 1: 10:05 - 10:25 SAT / 11:05 - 11:25 EAT
- Race 1: 13:30 SAT / 14:30 SAT
Sunday October 9 2022
- Qualifying 2: 10:10 - 10:30 SAT / 11:10 - 11:30 EAT
- Race: 13:30 SAT / 14:30 SAT
2022 DTM Hockenheim session timings in Japan
Friday October 7 2022
- Free Practice 1: 19:10 - 19:55 JST
- Free Practice 2: 22:50 - 23:35 JST
Saturday October 8 2022
- Qualifying 1: 17:05 - 17:25 JST
- Race 1: 20:30 JST
Sunday October 9 2022
- Qualifying 2: 17:10 - 17:30 JST
- Race: 20:30 JST
2022 Hockenheim DTM session timings in India
Friday October 7 2022
- Free Practice 1: 15:40 - 16:25 IST
- Free Practice 2: 19:20 - 20:05 IST
Saturday October 8 2022
- Qualifying 1: 13:35 - 13:55 IST
- Race 1: 17:00 IST
Sunday October 9 2022
- Qualifying 2: 13:40 - 14:00 IST
- Race 2: 17:00 IST
How can I watch the Hockenheim DTM races?
Europe:
- Austria - ProSieben
- France - Automoto La Chaine
- Germany - ProSieben
- Ireland - BT Sport
- Monaco - Automoto La Chaine
- Netherlands - Ziggo Sport
- Poland - Eleven Sports
- Switzerland - SRF / RSI / RTS
- UK - BT Sport 4
Americas:
- Canada - Motor Trend on Demand
- USA - Motor Trend on Demand
Africa:
- Egypt: beIN Sports
Asia:
- Bahrain - beIN Sports
- China - IQIYI Sports
- Indonesia - Mola TV
- India: Eurosport
- Japan - J Sports
- Malaysia - beIN Sports
- Phillippines - beIN Sports
- Qatar - beIN Sports
- Singapore - beIN Sports
- Thailand - beIN Sports
- United Arab Emirates - beIN Sports
Oceania:
- Australia - beIN Sports
- New Zealand - beIN Sports / Hockenheimrk / Three
Can I stream the Hockenheim DTM round?
Yes, Motorsport.tv will stream the Hockenheim DTM round live in the following countries:
- Czech Republic
- Slovakia
- Hungary
- Spain
- Italy
- South Korea
- Switzerland
Here's how you can watch the Hockenheim DTM round on Motorsport.tv:
The DTM also provides a free livestream on its website in select countries. Check out the DTM Grid for more information.
How many laps are the Hockenheim DTM races?
Both Hockenheim races will run to a duration of 55 minutes plus one lap.
Will there be fans at Hockenheim?
Yes, fans will be allowed at Hockenheim. To purchase tickets, click here.
What support classes will be in action at Hockenheim?
Fans will once again be treated to the sight of historic touring car action with the DTM Classic Cup, as well as the DTM Trophy for GT4 machinery. The BMW M2 Cup and the Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux are also on the support bill as one-make races.
