Thomas Preining sets fastest lap in DTM practice at Nürburgring
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Thomas Preining of Manthey Racing recorded the fastest lap during the opening practice session of the DTM event at the Nürburgring, clocking in at 1m25.517s. His teammate, Ricardo Feller, followed closely behind, finishing second with a time 0.249 seconds slower than Preining's. The session marks the start of a significant home event for the Manthey team. Further sessions are expected to continue over the weekend.
- •Thomas Preining leads the session with a time of 1m25.517s.
- •Ricardo Feller finishes second, 0.249s behind Preining.
- •The DTM event marks a home race for the Manthey team.
- •Further practice sessions will take place over the weekend.
- 6:43 PMMotorsport.com — DTM Nurburgring: Manthey dominates free practice, is AMG stronger than it looks?
- 6:16 PMRacer — Manthey leads the way in opening DTM practice at the Nurburgring
"Extreme heat at the start of DTM practice at the Nürburgring: In 36-degree air temperatures and with a forest fire not far from the Eifel circuit sending up a column of smoke, Porsche’s top team Manthey secured the leading positions: Thomas Preining set the day’s best time of 1:25.517, 0.249 seconds faster than team-mate Ricardo Feller in second place. Preining was only 0.399 seconds ...Keep reading
"The Manthey team enjoyed a perfect start to its home event at the Nürburgring on Friday when Thomas Preining (A) set the fastest lap time of 1m25.517s in practice. His team-mate Ricardo Feller was second, 0.249s slower than the Austrian."The home event at the Nürburgring is very special for us,"...
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 14, 2026, 6:43 PMDTM Nurburgring: Manthey dominates free practice, is AMG stronger than it looks?
Extreme heat at the start of DTM practice at the Nürburgring: In 36-degree air temperatures and with a forest fire not far from the Eifel circuit sending up a column of smoke, Porsche’s top team Manthey secured the leading positions: Thomas Preining set the day’s best time of 1:25.517, 0.249 seconds faster than team-mate Ricardo Feller in second place. Preining was only 0.399 seconds ...Keep reading
- RacerAug 14, 2026, 6:16 PMManthey leads the way in opening DTM practice at the Nurburgring
The Manthey team enjoyed a perfect start to its home event at the Nürburgring on Friday when Thomas Preining (A) set the fastest lap time of 1m25.517s in practice. His team-mate Ricardo Feller was second, 0.249s slower than the Austrian."The home event at the Nürburgring is very special for us,"...
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