Ricardo Feller struggles against Thomas Preining in DTM qualifying
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:02 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
During the DTM season, Ricardo Feller has yet to score a qualifying win against teammate Thomas Preining, who leads their head-to-head 10-0. Preining is currently fourth in the standings with 117 points, while Feller sits in 14th with 64 points. Manthey's Patrick Arkenau commented on Feller's adaptation process, stating that the transition requires time and comparing Feller's situation to that of previous teammate Ayhancan Guven. As Feller continues to adjust to the Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo, Manthey expects his competitiveness to increase by the season's end.
- •Feller trails Preining 10-0 in qualifying sessions.
- •Preining holds 117 points in the DTM standings; Feller has 64 points.
- •Manthey sees Feller's growth comparable to previous teammate Guven.
- •Feller joined Manthey in 2026, succeeding Guven.
- •Adjustment to the Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo is key for Feller's performance.
- 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — Manthey explains Feller struggle in teammate duel: "Same as with Guven"
- 8:02 AMMotorsport.com — Manthey explains Feller struggle in teammate duel: "Same as with Guven"
"After five of eight DTM weekends, a clear internal hierarchy has emerged at Porsche top team Manthey. Thomas Preining, who has been with the team since 2022 and became champion in 2023, clearly has the upper hand over newcomer Ricardo Feller, leading the qualifying head-to-head 10-0. Preining also holds a significant lead in the overall standings, sitting in fourth place with 117 points compared ...Keep reading
"10-0 in qualifying against Thomas Preining: Ricardo Feller is still struggling to adapt at Manthey, but the Porsche squad sees parallels to DTM champion Guven
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:02 AMManthey explains Feller struggle in teammate duel: "Same as with Guven"
10-0 in qualifying against Thomas Preining: Ricardo Feller is still struggling to adapt at Manthey, but the Porsche squad sees parallels to DTM champion Guven
- Motorsport.comAug 4, 2026, 8:02 AMManthey explains Feller struggle in teammate duel: "Same as with Guven"
After five of eight DTM weekends, a clear internal hierarchy has emerged at Porsche top team Manthey. Thomas Preining, who has been with the team since 2022 and became champion in 2023, clearly has the upper hand over newcomer Ricardo Feller, leading the qualifying head-to-head 10-0. Preining also holds a significant lead in the overall standings, sitting in fourth place with 117 points compared ...Keep reading
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