The Bend Manthey is the latest formation from the Manthey stable, that racing outfit that has set standards in GT racing and endurance sports for decades. With the step into the FIA WEC, the team is embarking on a new chapter built on a solid foundation of experience, engineering expertise, and a deeply rooted motorsport culture. The name The Bend Manthey stands for the merger of tradition and a new strategic partner that gives the project its international orientation.
A special feature of the team lies in the name addition itself. “The Bend” points to a distinctive connection that was not chosen by chance, but deliberately serves as a link between two worlds of motorsport. This naming sets the team apart from classic works teams and gives it an independent identity that is immediately recognizable on the track, whether through livery or through the unmistakable presence of the garage.
The greatest success phase of the Manthey environment is closely linked to the Nürburgring and GT racing, where the team set standards at endurance races over many years and earned a reputation as one of the most skilled customer teams in the Porsche family. Numerous drivers went through the team’s driver development programs and cockpits during this time, establishing Manthey as a talent forge and as a reliable partner for ambitious projects.
In the current era, an experienced team principal guides the fortunes of The Bend Manthey in the FIA WEC, supported by a seasoned engineering staff that carries the team’s philosophy into the highest class of the endurance world championship. The current driver pairing brings a mix of experience and emerging talent to the grid, allowing the team to count on both consistency and aggression when it comes to points and podium finishes in the WEC calendar.
Looking ahead to the 2026 season, The Bend Manthey is working intensively on the further development of car and crew to push itself further up in the fiercely competitive field of Hypercar and GT classes. The combination of the rich history of the Manthey name and the new strategic direction through The Bend is intended to help the team establish itself in the long term as a mainstay in international endurance racing.
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