Manthey Racing’s Sepang Podiums: How the Two Porsches Opened the 2024/25 Asian Le Mans Series

The Two Manthey Entries at Sepang

Manthey arrived with a two-car effort:

• #92 Manthey EMA – Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) Drivers: Ryan Hardwick / Riccardo Pera / Richard Lietz

• #10 Manthey – Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) Drivers: Antares Au / Klaus Bachler / Joel Sturm

From the start, it was a classic endurance “two-car chess match”: one car can attack, one can stabilize, and the team can learn faster by running different strategic angles in real time.

Race 1 at Sepang: #92 on the Podium, #10 Retires

The opening four-hour race of the season delivered a podium for #92 Manthey EMA, while the sister car’s day ended early.

#92 Manthey EMA: 3rd in GT (podium)

In the official Race 1 final classification, Manthey’s #92 Porsche is listed as the third GT finisher (shown among the first GT cars in the overall running order).

Manthey’s own weekend recap underscores the storyline: it describes a “chaotic” opener and notes a post-race podium for the #92 crew—an important nuance in endurance racing, where penalties and classifications can shift after the checkered flag.

#10 Manthey: Retired (DNF)

For the #10 car, Race 1 was the tough side of endurance racing. It’s not classified among finishers in the Race 1 final classification, reflecting a retirement. Manthey’s recap confirms the DNF on Saturday before the team reset for Sunday.

Why this matters: In a six-race championship, a DNF in the first round can bury a team early—unless the organization has the discipline to regroup immediately. Manthey’s Sepang weekend becomes important precisely because it shows how quickly the team recovered.

Race 2 at Sepang: #10 Bounces Back With 2nd in GT

If Race 1 was “welcome to endurance racing,” Race 2 was Manthey reminding everyone what it does best: bounce-back execution.

#10 Manthey: 2nd in GT (podium)

In the Race 2 final classification, the first GT car appears at overall position 15, and #10 Manthey follows right behind it at overall position 16—making the #10 Porsche the second GT finisher on the day.

Manthey’s own race recap captures the headline: after the DNF the day before, the #10 finished second on Sunday to earn a podium.

What about #92 in Race 2?

The Race 2 final classification shows #92 Manthey EMA further down the order (not a podium result on Sunday). That detail is key because it underscores the value of running two cars: even when one entry doesn’t hit the front on a given day, the overall weekend can still be salvaged—or even turned into a success—by the sister car.

So, How Did Both Manthey Cars Finish at Sepang?

Putting the weekend into one clean summary:

• Race 1 (Sepang):

  • #92 Manthey EMA: 3rd in GT (podium)
  • #10 Manthey: Retired / DNF

• Race 2 (Sepang):

  • #10 Manthey: 2nd in GT (podium)
  • #92 Manthey EMA: finished outside the podium positions

That’s the definition of a strong opening weekend for a new program: each car had a moment at the front, and the team proved it could respond under pressure.

Why Sepang’s Podiums Were a Big Deal for Manthey Racing

1) It validated Manthey’s endurance “process” in a new championship

Manthey’s identity is built on repeatability: pit execution, stint discipline, setup fundamentals, and tire management. A Sepang weekend with two podiums—despite a DNF—shows the method works even when conditions and competition are unfamiliar.

2) It proved the Porsche 911 GT3 R package could be competitive immediately

Sepang is a demanding circuit, and GT races there often reward cars that can remain stable late in stints. The results for #92 (Race 1) and #10 (Race 2) demonstrated front-running pace in real race conditions.

3) It set the tone for a season-long campaign

Season openers don’t award championships, but they do establish momentum. Manthey’s recap emphasizes leaving Sepang with meaningful points and a platform to build on, rather than chasing from behind after a messy start.

The Takeaway

Manthey’s 2024/25 Asian Le Mans Series Sepang weekend was the perfect endurance micro-story: a podium, a setback, and a comeback—ending with both cars showing they could reach the front.

For a team stepping into a new championship, that’s the most valuable currency there is: proof. And at Sepang, Manthey earned it—twice. (Manthey Racing)