Preining's Norisring Hat-Trick Propels Porsche in DTM Title Race
- Porsche Blog
- Jul 6
- 2 min read
Porsche factory driver Thomas Preining secured his third Norisring victory, capping off a highly successful DTM weekend. His win on Sunday, coupled with a second-place finish on Saturday, propelled him to second in the DTM drivers' standings. The Manthey EMA team also leads the team standings, setting the stage for an exciting second half of the season.
Preining's Dominant Performance
Thomas Preining's Sunday victory at the Norisring was a masterclass in strategic driving and execution. Starting from sixth, he quickly moved to third before a red flag halted the race. After the restart, Preining, in his number 91 Porsche, maintained pressure on the leading Ferrari duo. A perfectly timed pit stop elevated him to second, and he eventually overtook Jack Aitken in the Schöller-S section after his rival's pit stop.
This win marks Preining's third triumph at the Norisring, following his first DTM victory for Porsche in 2022 and another win in 2023. His consistent performance over the weekend, including a second-place finish on Saturday, underscores his strong form.
Team Manthey EMA's Success
The Manthey EMA customer team showcased exceptional performance throughout the Norisring weekend. Both Thomas Preining and his teammate Ayhancan Güven, along with Manthey Junior Team driver Morris Schuring, consistently finished in the points in both races.
Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President Porsche Motorsport, praised the team's efforts: "Great performance here at the Norisring by Thomas Preining – after second place yesterday and today's victory, we can speak of a very successful DTM weekend. I would like to congratulate Team Manthey and thank everyone involved for their great work.
Sebastian Golz, Project Manager 911 GT3 R, highlighted the thrilling nature of the race and the team's execution: "It remained absolutely thrilling until shortly before the end to see who would take victory. Huge praise and thanks to Thomas Preining and the Manthey crew, who got the maximum out of the race both on and off the track."
Key Takeaways
Thomas Preining secured his third Norisring victory, adding to his wins in 2022 and 2023.
He moved up to second place in the DTM drivers' standings after eight of 16 races.
Manthey EMA leads the DTM team standings with 201 points.
Porsche is second in the manufacturers' standings with 210 points.
Morris Schuring, despite an early collision, recovered to finish 13th and was recognized as the best rookie.
Driver Standings (Top 3 and Porsche Drivers)
Position | Driver | Team | Points |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Lucas Auer | Team Landgraf | 109 |
2 | Thomas Preining | Manthey EMA | 102 |
3 | Jordan Pepper | TGI Team by GRT | 102 |
8 | Ayhancan Güven | Manthey EMA | 83 |
15 | Morris Schuring | Manthey Junior Team | 26 |
Team Standings (Top 3)
Position | Team | Manufacturer | Points |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Manthey | Porsche | 201 |
2 | Winward Racing | Mercedes-AMG | 184 |
3 | Schubert Motorsport | BMW | 155 |
Manufacturers' Standings (Top 3)
Position | Manufacturer | Points |
---|---|---|
1 | Mercedes-AMG | 230 |
2 | Porsche | 210 |
3 | Lamborghini | 174 |
The DTM season continues with the next race at the Nürburgring in five weeks, promising more thrilling action as the title fights intensify.
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