{
  "id": 12869056,
  "title": "New Manthey structure: Why Porsche is increasing its stake despite crisis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/new-manthey-structure-why-porsche-is-increasing-its-stake-despite",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-08T12:28:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/dtm/news/neue-manthey-struktur-warum-porsche-seine-anteile-trotz-krise-aufstockt/10862866/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The ownership structure at Manthey Racing has undergone a surprising shift, with Porsche increasing its stake from 51 to 67 percent. This increase marks a deepening of the successful collaboration between the two companies, expanding their joint offerings to include performance kits, exclusive track experiences, and complete vehicle concepts in the few-off segment.\n\nPreviously, the Volkswagen subsidiary had been rumored to be looking for a buyer for its stake, but now Porsche has decided to increase its portion instead. This move comes as Porsche reviews various investments and considers ending some for financial reasons. However, new Porsche boss Michael Leiters has recently outlined a new strategy, Sportwagenschmiede 35, aimed at revitalizing the Volkswagen subsidiary after massive losses.\n\nPorsche is focusing on sharpening its model range, returning to core competencies, and moving towards the Manufaktur concept in the ultra-luxury segment. Manthey Racing's approach aligns well with this strategy, as the company produces exclusive high-performance kits for Porsche production cars while also engaging in other activities and developing them on the racetrack.\n\nAs a result of this new stake, Porsche will group its activities in performance, exclusivity, and heritage under the umbrella term 'Home of Sports Cars'. The brothers Nicolas and Martin Raeder, managing directors of Manthey Racing, have reduced their shares from 40 percent to just 33 percent each. Olaf Manthey, the founder and team creator, has completely given up his nine percent stake.\n\nThis development highlights Porsche's commitment to strengthening its Performance business, which is responsible for complete vehicle concepts in the Few-Off segment. Manthey Racing will also continue to manage the Porsche Track Experience and various one-make series, providing economic stability for both companies during challenging times.",
  "summary": "Surprising change in the ownership structure at Manthey Racing: The company based at the Nurburgring, which also includes the Porsche team of the same name, has announced in a press release that Porsche has increased its stake from 51 to 67 percent. Just a year ago, there were rumors that the Volkswagen subsidiary was looking for a buyer for its stake - now it has actually increased it. \"This ...…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}