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Manthey loses race engineer Kai Storling to SSR after DTM title win

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 4:10 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Manthey loses race engineer Kai Storling to SSR after DTM title win

Summary

Manthey Racing confirmed the departure of Kai Storling, who was instrumental in leading Thomas Preining to the 2023 DTM championship. The announcement follows previous reports indicating Storling's exit to SSR. Preining had emphasized the strong communication and partnership with Storling throughout their success. This shift marks a significant change for both the team and the driver as they prepare for future challenges.

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By the Numbers

•Kai Storling leaves Manthey Racing for SSR.
•Storling guided Thomas Preining to the 2023 DTM championship.
•The announcement confirmed previous reports on Storling's departure.
•Preining praised the communication with Storling during their time together.

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4:10 PMMotorsport.com — Manthey loses title-winning engineer to SSR: Top replacement found for Preining

What they're saying

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What Motorsport-Total.com first reported a month ago has now been officially confirmed: Porsche’s top squad, Manthey, is losing Kai Storling - the title-winning race engineer who guided Thomas Preining to the 2023 DTM championship and with whom the Austrian has formed an inseparable duo ever since. Following his title win, Preining famously described their daily communication as being "like a ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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