Kurzportrait Thomas Preining
Thomas Preining gewinnt mit Manthey seinen zweiten DTM-Titel. Das Porträt über den Porsche-Werksfahrer, dem Grello und die Meisterschaftsentscheidung in Hockenheim.
Thomas Preining krönt sich zum zweiten Mal zum DTM-Champion
Thomas Preining ist erneut DTM-Champion! Beim Saisonfinale in Hockenheim reichen dem Manthey-Piloten Platz drei und eine kontrollierte Fahrt zum zweiten Titelgewinn. Maro Engel gewinnt den letzten Lauf, während Mercedes-AMG zum dritten Mal in Folge die Herstellermeisterschaft feiert.
Photo review – April 1, 1973 – International ADAC 300km race at Nürburgring
When the McLaren M20 driven by Helmut Kelleners in 1973 thundered through the Eifel, American Can Am met brutalism with the legendary Nordschleife. The massive Chevrolet V8, the open silhouette and the distinctive Weisberg design stand for a time when in motorsport hardly anyone thought about limits.
Petit Le Mans 2026: Porsche triumphs after dramatic finale
At Road Atlanta, the IMSA season finale became a ten-hour thriller: rain, numerous retirements, and a thrilling duel in the final stages kept the decision open until just before the finish line.
„Grello“ becomes orange: Manthey makes a statement at Petit Le Mans
At the season finale of the IMSA at Road Atlanta, „Grello“ makes an unusual splash: The legendary Manthey Porsche swaps its familiar green for orange and combines the special appearance with an action outside the racing action.
Photo review – 19th-20th October 1996 – ADAC/RGB Season Finale at Nürburgring
At the RGB season finale in 1996, Pertti Kuismanen caused a stir with a spectacular Audi 100 S4 GTO. In the pouring Eifel rain, brutal IMSA-GTO technology clashed with the special touring car trophy and made the season finale a special chapter in the history of the STT.
Spa Six Hours 2026: Dramatic GT40 victory in Spa
Until just before the finish line, the outcome of the Spa Six Hours seemed already clear, but on the Ardennes circuit the race took an unexpected turn in the final phase. A long-distance classic developed between the GT40s, the Ginetta and the Lotus, with each lap deciding the podium positions.
Toyota wins dramatic WEC finale in Fuji
A dramatic final act turned the WEC race at Fuji into a one-sided affair within minutes: Alpine looked on course for a double victory before a late safety car phase turned the strategy on its head. In the battle for victory, every decision was a risk, until the final meters decided the order.
Verstappen plans to race at the Nürburgring again in 2027 and at Spa for the first time
Max Verstappen also plans to take part in long-distance racing in 2027. After his unfortunate debut at the Nürburgring, two GT3 classics are now in focus for the Red Bull driver.
Photo review – 17–18.06.1995 – 23rd ADAC 24-hour race Nürburgring
In 1995, two Bigazzi BMW 320i collided on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, hardly a place where they could have ended up differently. While starting number 2 fought for every lap with four top-class drivers, its sister car with number 1 wrote racing history.