P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #39 Thomas Preining
Thomas Preining proved himself to be a future champion in his rookie DTM season in 2022, and he delivered on that promise in his sophomore campaign in 2023. With a seat at the Manthey EMA squad, Preining showed both pace and consistency, finishing all 16 races inside the points and securing 11 top-five finishes. His double victory at the Hockenheim finale solidified his deserving win. While the championship battle between Preining and his SSR Lamborghini rival Mirko Bortolotti was intense, Preining’s consistency and strong performances throughout the season led him to a 33-point winning margin. Preining’s success also marked an incredible title treble for Porsche, who had only been in the DTM for two full seasons. Preining’s impressive season ended on a high note when he was rewarded with a maiden LMDh test in Bahrain.
