Thomas Preiningstorms Manthey’s DTM hierarchy, recording a flawless 10‑0 qualifying advantage over the newcomers and amassing 117 points to sit comfortably in fourth, while teammate Ricardo Feller trails in 14th with 64 points.
Thomas Preining dominates Manthey with a 10‑0 qualifying streak
The five completed races since the season’s start have seen Preining outpace all rivals from the grid, leaving Feller visibly behind. In the overall standings, the German’s points total places him 80 points ahead of Swiss rookie Feller, who dates his Manthey debut to 2026.
Ricardo Feller adjusts to Porsche’s unique driving demands
Feller, who previously raced the Audi R8 LMS GT3, now contends with a rear‑engine layout that requires an altered driving style. Manthey’s Head of Track Operations, Patrick Arkenau, notes that adaptation takes time, citing Ayhancan Guven’s 2024 start as a similar learning curve that culminated in a 2025 championship.
Manthey’s trusted approach to driver integration
Arkenau explains that the team’s system is intentionally demanding, ensuring only those fully absorbed into this “movement” can unlock their best performance. He predicts that, by season’s end, Feller will match Preining’s pace and that the squad will gear up to battle with both cars again next year.
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