diff --git a/.circleci/config.templ.yml b/.circleci/config.templ.yml
index c2e452c13d..f7c6ab64b8 100644
--- a/.circleci/config.templ.yml
+++ b/.circleci/config.templ.yml
@@ -188,6 +188,7 @@ commands:
                   RIOT_RUN_RECOMPILE_REQS: "<< pipeline.parameters.riot_run_latest >>"
                   DD_CIVISIBILITY_AGENTLESS_ENABLED: true
                 no_output_timeout: 5m
+                attempts: 2
                 command: |
                   ulimit -c unlimited
                   ./scripts/run-test-suite '<<parameters.pattern>>' <<pipeline.parameters.coverage>> 1