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Maro Engel wins the 2026 DTM Hockenheimring finale as Thomas Preining seals his second title. Read the full Race 2 report and results.

DTM | 2026 Hockenheimring | Race 2 | Engel wins season finale as Preining secures second DTM title

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago07 mins

Maro Engel claimed victory in the final race of the 2026 DTM season at the Hockenheimring, but Thomas Preining secured his second Drivers’ Championship with a controlled drive to third place. The Mercedes-AMG Team Ravenol driver dominated the closing stages to secure his third victory of the season, finishing 3.058 seconds ahead of Ricardo Feller,…

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Buus takes maiden DTM pole at Hockenheim as Engel qualifies third ahead of Preining. Full 2026 Qualifying 2 report and results here.

DTM | 2026 Hockenheimring | Qualifying 2 | Buus claims maiden pole as Engel closes gap to Preining

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

Bastian Buus secured his maiden DTM pole position in Qualifying 2 at the Hockenheimring on Sunday morning, narrowly beating Ricardo Feller as Porsche locked out the front row for the final race of the 2026 season. The Land Motorsport driver delivered a lap of 1:36.923, edging Feller by just 0.006 seconds in another closely contested…

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Porsche will increase its Manthey stake as the partners expand into special models, performance kits and track experiences under a new strategy.

Porsche to increase Manthey stake as performance partnership expands

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Porsche will increase its stake in Manthey as the German manufacturer expands its individualisation and performance activities under its ‘Sportwagenschmiede ’35’ strategy, with the long-standing partners planning closer collaboration across special models, performance kits and exclusive racetrack experiences. The move forms part of Porsche’s new ‘Home of Sports Cars’ structure, which will bring together its…

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Manthey reflects on a São Paulo podium and fourth-place finish as both Porsche crews carry momentum into WEC’s next round at COTA.

Raeder: Manthey “firmly back in the championship fight” after 2026 São Paulo double top-four finish

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

Manthey Racing left the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) 6 Hours of São Paulo with both of its Porsche 911 GT3 R entries inside the top four after a strong recovery through the LMGT3 field. Yasser Shahin, Riccardo Pera and Richard Lietz secured third for The Bend Manthey in the No. 92 Porsche. Meanwhile,…

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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 Persad5 months ago5 months 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…

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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 Persad5 months ago5 months 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….

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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 Martin6 months ago6 months 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…

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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 Hobein6 months ago6 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….

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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 Hobein6 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…

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