Manthey Names Porsche Factory Drivers for N24

Manthey Racing has named Porsche factory drivers Kevin Estre, Thomas Preining and Ayhancan Guven as again tackling the Nürburgring 24 with the team this year.

The trio have united with Manthey in the past two editions of the race, finishing runner-up on each occasion.

They will now be back for another attack this year on May 16-17 at the wheel of the ‘Grello’ Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo, with Estre seeking to add to his 2021 N24 triumph with the squad.

“As we finished in second place two years in a row, our goal for this year at the Nürburgring is of course clear: in our 30th anniversary year, we want to secure our eighth overall victory,” said Manthey managing director Nicolas Raeder.

Patrick Arkenau, director of racing at Manthey, added: “We all share the same great passion for our home race in the Green Hell.

“With Kevin, Ayhancan and Thomas, we are relying on proven drivers. We have been working together for a long time and I believe that this continuity always brings an advantage.”

Preining, who was victorious in the DTM with Manthey at the Red Bull Ring last weekend, described the Nordschleife event as being a “highlight” of the season.

“The race comes with enormous pressure, but it’s also one of the most beautiful events of the year, not least because of the incredible fan support,” he added.

“We definitely have all the ingredients to be successful and are taking our preparation very seriously.”

Manthey has also named Porsche factory driver Matt Campbell, who has tackled earlier rounds of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie this year with the squad, as its reserve.