Manthey acknowledges IMSA to be "tougher than expected" despite two wins

GTD Pro: What Happened

Motorsport.com reported on Monday, October 26, 2026 in a story involving GTD Pro, Manthey, North America. Here is how the report opens:

When Manthey expanded its program to North America, the transition appeared to deliver the typical dominance associated with the team at first glance. The German squad swept to victory in its second race at the Twelve Hours of Sebring in GTD Pro, followed up with another class win for its GTD entry during its five-race Endurance Cup campaign. However, competing at the top level of American…

It is one of many Sports Cars stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on 24 Hours of Le Mans and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

• The story: Manthey acknowledges IMSA to be "tougher than expected" despite two wins
• Who’s involved: GTD Pro, Manthey, North America and Twelve Hours
• League: Sports Cars
• First reported: Monday, October 26, 2026 by Motorsport.com

Background: 24 Hours of Le Mans

The 24 Hours of Le Mans (French: 24 Heures du Mans; French pronunciation: [vɛ̃t.katʁ‿œʁ dy mɑ̃]) is an endurance sports car race held annually near the city of Le Mans, France. First run in 1923, it is the oldest active endurance racing event in the world and is widely considered one of the world's most prestigious races. It is part of two informal "Triple Crown" series: the Triple Crown of Motorsport (with the F1 Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500) and the Triple Crown of endurance racing (with the Florida-based 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring).

Unlike fixed-distance races whose winner is determined by minimum time, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is won by the car that covers the greatest distance in 24 hours.

Text from Wikipedia’s 24 Hours of Le Mans article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for GTD Pro

For fans following GTD Pro, the next things to watch are the race results, qualifying, championship standings and schedule. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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