Munich. The Road to DTM youth development program will be realigned within the German Kart Championship (DKM) for the 2026 season. Going forward, the program will be fully anchored in the OK-N category. As a result, the champion of this class will receive the entry fee for the BMW M2 Cup or ADAC GT4 Germany in the following season, providing a clear opportunity to take the next step toward professional motorsport.

F1 Academy has announced Esmee Kosterman as the Wild Card entry for Round 5 of the season at Circuit Zandvoort, representing TeamViewer, the global leader in remote connectivity and digital workplace solutions. The 20-year-old Dutch driver will debut with F1 Academy in a special edition livery that highlights innovators and changemakers driving progress – on and off the track.
 

Dutch racer Esmee Kosterman is set for her British F4 debut with JHR Developments at Silverstone this weekend.

The highest German Kart series DKM is about to start. In three weeks, the starting signal will be given in the modern Arena E in Mülsen. Once again, a lot of action with an attractive program awaits the participants. Registration is even possible after the start of the season. The Mini 60 will also be taking part for the first time, with up to €70,000 in prize money in the team championship.

After a long wait, the new BMW M2 Cup started last weekend on the Lausitzring into its season. As a strong platform for the young talents of motorsports, the brand cup and the German Kart Championship (DKM) have formed an attractive alliance. The Champions of the DSKM and DSKC will receive a joint test day in a BMW M2 Cup.