Thomas Preining considers retirement after disappointing DTM performance
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:29 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Thomas Preining expressed frustration following a subpar race at the Norisring weekend in DTM. The Manthey Porsche driver suggested in an interview that he was close to retiring from competition, stating, "I'm really close to saying: There's no point anymore, I'm stopping." His comments follow ongoing concerns about the Balance of Performance (BoP) in the series. As discussions around his future continue, Preining's next steps remain uncertain as he reflects on his career decisions.
- •Preining struggled in a disappointing Saturday race at Norisring.
- •He voiced discontent with the Balance of Performance in DTM.
- •Comments on retirement indicate serious contemplation about his future.
- 3:29 PMMotorsport.com — Preining retirement threat not just out of frustration? "Thought a lot about the future"
- 3:29 PMYahoo Sports — Preining retirement threat not just out of frustration? "Thought a lot about the future"
"How serious was the retirement threat from former champion Thomas Preining at the Norisring weekend really? After a disappointing Saturday race in Nuremberg, the Manthey Porsche driver settled scores with the Balance of Performance (BoP) in the DTM and said in an interview with Motorsport-Total.com, "I'm really close to saying: There's no point anymore, I'm stopping." Three weeks later, the ...Keep reading
"Thomas Preining explains the role his Porsche contract played in his retirement threat, while Mirko Bortolotti warns against the former champion's departure
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 11, 2026, 3:29 PMPreining retirement threat not just out of frustration? "Thought a lot about the future"
How serious was the retirement threat from former champion Thomas Preining at the Norisring weekend really? After a disappointing Saturday race in Nuremberg, the Manthey Porsche driver settled scores with the Balance of Performance (BoP) in the DTM and said in an interview with Motorsport-Total.com, "I'm really close to saying: There's no point anymore, I'm stopping." Three weeks later, the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 3:29 PMPreining retirement threat not just out of frustration? "Thought a lot about the future"
Thomas Preining explains the role his Porsche contract played in his retirement threat, while Mirko Bortolotti warns against the former champion's departure
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