DTM spec tire may be impacting Porsche's performance in 2026

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 9:47 AM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

DTM spec tire may be impacting Porsche's performance in 2026

Summary

Porsche's Manthey team is reportedly struggling with the new DTM spec tire used in the series since 2026. Driver Thomas Preining criticized the Balance of Performance at the Norisring, attributing the team's challenges to the new Pirelli tire. Preining noted that the tire has eliminated past weaknesses of the Porsche, suggesting changes in tire dynamics may be affecting overall performance.

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Key Details

•Porsche's Manthey team faces difficulties with the new DTM spec tire.
•Thomas Preining criticized the Balance of Performance at Norisring.
•The Pirelli tire has reportedly removed previous weaknesses of Porsche.
•These issues could impact Porsche's future race performance.

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9:47 AMMotorsport.com — "All weaknesses are gone": Is the new DTM spec tire hurting Porsche?

What they're saying

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Are the current struggles of the Porsche team Manthey down to the new DTM spec tire? During his sharp criticism of the Balance of Performance (BoP) at the Norisring, "Grello" driver Thomas Preining also pointed to the new Pirelli tire, which has been used exclusively in the DTM since 2026. "All the weaknesses we ever had in the Porsche are gone with the new tire. It can do longitudinal, you ...Keep reading
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