Manthey Racing unveils its drivers for IMSA 2026

Manthey sets its sights on the New World. The Meuspath (Germany) firm will hire two for the first time Porsche 911 GT3 R in the championship IMSA Endurance The LMGT3 World Championship-winning team, which will compete in the 2026 Cup series, has announced its drivers for the GTD Pro and GTD categories in North America. The iconic "Grello" livery, bearing the number 911, will be driven by Klaus Bachler, Ricardo Feller, and Thomas Preining, while Ryan Hardwick, Riccardo Perra, and Morris Schuring will race in the GTD class in the number 912, sponsored by 1st Phorm. Experienced driver Richard Lietz will join this trio for the 24 Hours of Daytona.

« After the first IMSA tests at Daytona in November, we eagerly await the official start of the season in January. says Patrick Arkenau, competition director at Manthey Racing GmbH. We are particularly pleased to have a highly competitive driver lineup with close ties to Manthey: Ryan, Riccardo, Morris, and Richard, our fourth driver for the 24 Hours, form a stable and reliable team at the wheel of the Manthey 1st Phorm. We have gained considerable experience and achieved numerous successes with each of them. Experienced and respected drivers will also be behind the wheel of the #911 car. Alongside Thomas and Klaus, we are delighted to welcome Riccardo, who brings valuable IMSA experience to the team. We are eager to see what we can achieve this season. »

The 24 Hours of Daytona will open the 2026 IMSA season on January 24th and 25th.

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