The Porsche driver Thomas Preining, DTM champion, has shown his indignation after finishing in ninth position in the race held in Nuremberg. Preining, who has already achieved victories at Norisring, strongly criticized the Balance of Performance (BoP), stating that the current situation has no relation to the sport. “Our speed is catastrophic. This is not fun. The countdown to my vacation has begun,” he declared, visibly frustrated.
After Sunday’s race, Preining indicated that he was eager to leave. “There is nothing positive here,” he stated. His current situation in the competition threatens his continuity on the platform. “I am very close to saying: this makes no sense, I am about to quit,” he added.
In Sunday’s race, although his Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo was 30 kilos lighter compared to Saturday’s qualifying —where he finished 15th—, he could only achieve 11th place. In the race, he finished ninth once again, a result that does not match his standards as a driver seeking a new title in the DTM.
The most frustrating thing for Preining was the lack of straight-line speed. His vehicle was among the slowest in the competition, with a difference of around 10 km/h compared to the leading cars like the Ford Mustang.
Despite the Porsche being adjusted for competition, with a larger restrictor, Preining believes that the increase in weight and modifications have not improved performance. “It’s useless. We are completely at the back; we haven’t been competitive for years.”
To conclude, he expressed his disappointment with his ability to overtake rivals, stating: “I have been one of the best at overtaking in the DTM, but this year I haven’t been able to make a single one.” Preining is incisive about the difficulties his team faces and continues to seek improvements for his car in an increasingly demotivating context.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
