2022 Portimao DTM: Start time, how to watch and more
A brand new DTM season begins this weekend on April 30-May 1 at the picturesque Portimao circuit in Portugal. Here's the full schedule for the opening round of the year.
Following a successful first campaign with GT3 cars, the DTM returns this year with an expanded grid of 29 cars - the biggest field since the revival of the championship in 2000.
A lot of eyeballs will be on nine-time World Rally champion Sebastien Loeb as he makes his DTM debut for Red Bull in place of Nick Cassidy. Loeb has plenty of experience in circuit racing and could potentially upset the frontrunners this weekend.
Another star attraction on the grid will be three-time champion Rene Rast, who returns to the DTM after a year's absence to lead the Abt Audi team.
Other notable drivers on the grid including BMW's Marco Wittmann, Porsche GT ace Laurens Vanthoor, Lamborghini's factory driver Mirko Bortolotti, Le Mans class winner Nicki Thiim and Audi star Nico Muller.
Six different manufacturers will battle for top honours at Portimao following Porsche's long overdue entry to the DTM. The Stuttgart-based brand will be up against fellow German powerhouses Audi, BMW and Mercedes as well as Italian supercar makers Lamborghini and Ferrari.
Portimao DTM session timings
|
Session |
GMT |
BST |
CEST |
ET |
PT |
AEST |
JST |
IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FP1 |
09:10 |
10:10 |
11:10 |
05:10 |
02:10 |
19:10 |
18:10 |
14:40 |
|
FP2 |
13:35 |
14:35 |
15:35 |
09:35 |
06:35 |
23:35 |
22:35 |
19:05 |
|
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 |
08:05 |
09:05 |
10:05 |
04:05 |
01:05 |
18:05 |
17:05 |
13:35 |
| Race 2 |
11:30 |
12:30 | 13:30 |
07:30 |
00:30 |
21:30 |
20:30 |
17:00 |
2022 Portimao DTM session timings in the UK and Portugal
Friday April 29 2022
- Free Practice 1: 10:10 - 10:55 BST
- Free Practice 2: 14:35 - 15:20 BST
Saturday April 30 2022
- Qualifying 1: 09:05 - 09:25 BST
- Race 1: 12:30 BST
Sunday May 1 2022
- Qualifying 2: 09:05 - 09:25
- Race 2: 12:30 BST
2022 Portimao DTM session timings in Europe
Friday April 29 2022
- Free Practice 1: 11:10 - 11:55 CEST
- Free Practice 2: 15:35- 16:20 CEST
Saturday April 30 2022
- Qualifying 1: 10:05 - 10:25 CEST
- Race 1: 13:30 CEST
Sunday May 1 2022
- Qualifying 2: 10:05 - 10:25 CEST
- Race: 13:30 CEST
2022 Portimao DTM session timings in the US
Friday April 29 2022
- Free Practice 1: 05:10 - 05:55 ET / 02:10 - 02:55 PT
- Free Practice 2: 09:35 - 10:20 ET / 06:35 - 07:20 PT
Saturday April 30 2022
- Qualifying 1: 04:05 - 04:25 ET / 01:05 - 01:25 PT
- Race 1: 07:30 ET / 04:30 PT
Sunday May 1 2022
- Qualifying 2: 04:10 - 04:30 ET / 01:05 - 01:25 PT
- Race 2: 07:30 ET / 04:30 PT
2022 Portimao DTM session timings in Australia
Friday April 29 2022
- Free Practice 1: 19:10 - 19:55 AEST
- Free Practice 2: 23:35 - 00:20 AEST
Saturday April 30 2022
- Qualifying 1 - 18:05 - 18:25 AEST
- Race 1: 21:30 AEST
Sunday May 1 2022
- Qualifying 2: 18:05 - 18:25 AEST
- Race 2: 21:30 AEST
2022 DTM Portimao session timings in Africa
Friday April 29 2022
- Free Practice 1: 11:10 - 11:55 SAT / 12:10 - 12:55 EAT
- Free Practice 2: 15:35 - 16:20 SAT / 16:35 - 17:20 EAT
Saturday April 30 2022
- Qualifying 1: 10:05 - 10:25 SAT / 11:05 - 11:25 EAT
- Race 1: 13:30 SAT / 14:30 SAT
Sunday May 1 2022
- Qualifying 2: 10:05 - 10:25 SAT / 11:05 - 11:25 EAT
- Race: 13:30 SAT / 14:30 SAT
2022 DTM Portimao session timings in Japan
Friday April 29 2022
- Free Practice 1: 18:10 - 18:55 JST
- Free Practice 2: 22:35 - 23:20 JST
Saturday April 30 2022
- Qualifying 1: 17:05 - 17:25 JST
- Race 1: 20:30 JST
Sunday May 1 2022
- Qualifying 2: 17:05 - 17:25 JST
- Race: 20:30 JST
2022 Portimao DTM session timings in India
Friday April 29 2022
- Free Practice 1: 14:40 - 15:25 IST
- Free Practice 2: 19:05 - 19:50 IST
Saturday April 30 2022
- Qualifying 1: 13:35 - 13:55 IST
- Race 1: 17:00 IST
Sunday May 1 2022
- Qualifying 2: 13:35 - 13:55 IST
- Race 2: 17:00 IST
How can I watch the Portimao 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 3
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 / Spark / Three
Can I stream the Portimao DTM round?
Since last year, the DTM has been providing a free livestream on its website for viewers across the world. Check out the DTM Grid for more information.
How many laps are the Portimao DTM races?
Both Portimao races will run to a duration of 55 minutes plus one lap.
Will there be fans at Portimao?
Yes, fans will be allowed at Portimao. To purchase tickets, click here.
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