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Manthey on Porsche defending DTM title: “Don’t think they’ll allow that”
In its second season in the category last year, Porsche achieved an impressive DTM championship treble, winning the drivers, teams, and manufacturers’ titles with Thomas Preining and the Manthey EMA team. The victory was even more significant as Porsche competed against German rivals Audi, BMW, Mercedes, as well as Italian manufacturers Ferrari and Lamborghini in a tough six-way battle. Manthey EMA’s entry into the DTM in 2023 proved successful, but founder Olaf Manthey doubts a repeat success in 2024 due to potential political influences. With just one team and two cars in the DTM this year, Porsche may face challenges, but Manthey believes in the importance of fair competition and Balance of Performance regulations for an exciting racing spectacle. Despite past allegations of favorable treatment, Manthey stands by the team’s performance and emphasizes the need for objective analysis before making such claims.
