Hockenheim DTM: Start time, how to watch and more

The title battle took a major turn last fortnight at Assen, with Red Bull protege Liam Lawson taking the lead in the championship following another disappointing weekend for Abt Audi's Kelvin van der Linde.

The 19-year-old holds a 10-point lead over the Walkenhorst BMW of two-time champion Marco Wittmann heading into the final two rounds of the season, with van der Linde now third in the rankings and a further five points adrift of his rival.

Mercedes driver Maximilian Gotz also remains in contention for the title, having scored 155 points to Lawson's 175.

Hockenheim should provide a more level-playing field after the last two circuits - especially the Red Bull Ring - highlighted the weaknesses of the Audi R8 LMS GT3. 

Twenty drivers will be present on the grid, with HRT expanding to a third Mercedes for team owner Hubert Haupt.

Hockenheim DTM session timings

2021 Hockenheim DTM session timings in the UK 

Friday 1st October 2021

• Free Practice 1 - 10:45-11:30 BST
• Free Practice 2 - 14:25-15:10 BST

Saturday 2nd October 2021

• Qualifying 1 - 09:20-09:40 BST
• Race 1 -  12:30 BST

Sunday 3rd October 2021

• Qualifying 2 - 09:20-09:40
• Race 2 - 12:30 BST

2021 Hockenheim DTM session timings in Europe 

Friday 1st October 2021

• Free Practice 1 - 11:45-12:30 CEST
• Free Practice 2 - 15:25-16:10 CEST

Saturday 2nd October 2021

• Qualifying 1 - 10:20-10:40 CEST
• Race 1 - 13:30 CEST

Sunday 3rd October 2021

• Qualifying 2 - 10:20-10:40 CEST
• Race - 13:30 CEST

2021 Hockenheim DTM session timings in the US

Friday 1st October 2021

• Free Practice 1-  05:45-06:30 ET / 02:45-03:30 PT
• Free Practice 2 - 09:25-10:10 ET / 06:25-07:10 PT

Saturday 2nd October 2021

• Qualifying 1 - 04:20-04:40 ET / 01:20-01:40 PT
• Race 1 - 07:30 ET / 04:30 PT

Sunday 3rd October 2021

• Qualifying 2 - 04:20-04:40 ET / 01:20-01:40 PT
• Race 2 -  07:30 ET / 04:30 PT 

2021 Hockenheim DTM session timings in Australia

Friday 1st October 2021

• Free Practice 1 - 19:45-21:30 AEST
• Free Practice 2 - 23:25-00:10 AEST 

Saturday 2nd October 2021

• Qualifying 1 - 18:20-18:40 AEST
• Race 1 - 21:30 AEST

Sunday 3rd October 2021

• Qualifying 2 - 18:20-18:40 AEST
• Race 2 - 21:30 AEST

2021 Hockenheim DTM session timings in Africa

Friday 1st October 2021

• Free Practice 1 - 11:45-12:30 SAT / 12:45-13:30 EAT 
• Free Practice 2 -15:25-16:10 SAT / 16:25-17:10 EAT

Saturday 2nd October 2021

• Qualifying 1 - 10:20-10:40 SAT / 11:20-11:40 EAT
• Race 1 - 13:30 SAT / 14:30 SAT

Sunday 3rd October 2021

• Qualifying 2 - 10:20-10:40 SAT / 11:20-11:40 EAT
• Race - 13:30 SAT / 14:30 SAT

2021 Hockenheim DTM session timings in Japan

Friday 1st October 2021

• Free Practice 1 - 18:45-20:15 JST 
• Free Practice 2 - 22:25-23:10 JST

Saturday 2nd October 2021

• Qualifying 1 -17:20-17:40 JST 
• Race 1 - 20:30 JST

Sunday 3rd October 2021

• Qualifying 2 -17:20-17:40 JST
• Race - 20:30 JST

2021 Hockenheim DTM session timings in India

Friday 1st October 2021

• Free Practice 1 - 15:15-16:00 IST 
• Free Practice 2 -18:55-19:40 IST

Saturday 2nd October 2021

• Qualifying 1 - 13:50-14:10 IST 
• Race 1 - 17:00 IST

Sunday 3rd October 2021

• Qualifying 2 - 13:50-14:10 IST
• Race 2 - 17:00 IST

How can I watch the Hockenheim DTM races?

Europe: 

• Austria - ServusTV
• France - Automoto La Chaine
• Germany - Sat.1 / ServusTV
• Ireland - BT Sport
• Monaco - Automoto La Chaine
• Netherlands - Ziggo Sport
• Poland - Eleven Sports
• Portugal - Sport TV
• Spain - Movistar / DAZN
• Switzerland - SRF / RSI / RTS
• UK - BT Sport 3 / BT Sport ESPN

Americas: 

• Canada - Motor Trend on Demand
• USA - Motor Trend on Demand

Africa:

• Egypt: beIN Sports

Asia: 

• Bahrain - beIN Sports
• China - IQIYI Sports
• India - Autocar India YouTube
• Indonesia - Mola TV
• Japan - J Sports
• Malaysia - beIN Sports
• Phillippines - beIN Sports
• Qatar - beIN Sports
• Russia - Match TV
• Singapore - beIN Sports
• Thailand - beIN Sports
• United Arab Emirates - beIN Sports

Oceania: 

• Australia - beIN Sports
• New Zealand - beIN Sports / Three

Can I stream the Hockenheim 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 Hockenheim DTM races?

Both Hockenheim races will run to a duration of 55 minutes plus one lap, with the DTM maintaining the same format as used last year.

Will there be fans at Hockenheim?

Yes, fans will be allowed at the Hockenheim. To purchase tickets, click here.