Manthey Racing Archives

Manthey’s No. 911 Porsche retired early from the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours after an oil-related crash despite leading pace.

#911 Manthey forced to retire from 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours after oil-induced crash

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins

Manthey Racing entered the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours with high expectations and immediately established itself among the frontrunners. The team’s iconic “Grello” Porsche 911 GT3 R, shared by Ayhancan Güven, Kévin Estre and Thomas Preining, started from eighth position in the massive 161-car field. Despite difficult weather conditions and a constantly evolving track surface around…

Manthey Racing unveils a special Grello Porsche livery for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours, marking team and design anniversaries.

Manthey unveils historic Grello Porsche tribute for 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

As reported by Sportscar 365, Manthey Racing has unveiled a special version of its famous “Grello” Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo ahead of this weekend’s Nürburgring 24, as the team celebrates two major milestones. The German squad will mark its 30th anniversary this year, while its iconic yellow-green Grello livery also reaches its tenth year….

Preining wins DTM 2026 Race 1 at the Red Bull Ring, using strategy and composure to secure a perfect home victory

Preining says “everything worked out beautifully” after DTM 2026 Red Bull Ring Race 1 win

Chiara Martin1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Thomas Preining made the perfect start to his 2026 DTM campaign, as he claimed victory in Race 1 at the Red Bull Ring in front of a home crowd. The Austrian led a dominant 1-2 for his country, finishing ahead of Lucas Auer, while pole-sitter Maro Engel completed the podium. Preining controlled the race when…

Thomas Preining builds momentum in DTM testing at Red Bull Ring, targeting a strong start to his 2026 campaign on home soil.

Preining: “Everything has to be spot on” as he prepares for 2026 DTM Red Bull Ring home race

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago2 months ago06 mins

Thomas Preining began his DTM 2026 preparations at the Red Bull Ring, as the Austrian used the pre-season test to build momentum ahead of the new campaign. Returning to action after a long winter break, he approached the sessions with a clear focus on laying the groundwork for the season opener at his home circuit….

Manthey Racing secures third at the 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers as a fatal accident reminds the paddock of motorsport's inherent risks.

Manthey Racing secures podium at 2026 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers as tragedy casts shadow over weekend

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

The weekend at the Nordschleife for the 2026 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers unfolded under contrasting circumstances, blending competitive action with a deeply sobering atmosphere across the paddock, including the Manthey Racing crew. They faced a demanding programme shaped by limited preparation time, changing track conditions, and the pressure of executing across multiple sessions. However, the sporting…