March 19, 2026
MAMBA goes MADNESS: MANN-FILTER Mamba in new 2026 design
In 2026, the MANN-FILTER Mamba is returning to the racetrack with a new look! The revamped design of the iconic race car is guaranteed to deliver a wow effect: bolder, sharper, and with even more bite. Under the motto “MAMBA MADNESS powered by MANN-FILTER”, the premium filtration brand is showcasing the cult design in a fresher and more striking way than ever.
Ludwigsburg, March 19, 2026 – The yellow-green racing car is even more distinctive and dynamic in its new design – a real step forward for the Mamba! MANN-FILTER is thus continuing with its successful path, bringing fresh energy to the 2026 season.
Plenty of things remain familiar from a competitive perspective: MANN-FILTER will once again compete in DTM and in the GT World Challenge Europe. The tried-and-tested Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, used by long-standing partner Winward Racing, will start in both racing series. Under the “Mercedes-AMG Team MANN-FILTER” team name and with starting number 48, the vehicles will compete in both championships for top positions.
DTM : MAMBA goes MADNESS: MANN-FILTER Mamba in new 2026 design
MANN-FILTER relies on top-class drivers!
In the DTM, fan favorite Jules Gounon (31, France) will once again take to the wheel of the MANN-FILTER Mamba. Last year, the successful GT pilot made his debut in DTM and impressed with three podium finishes - ranking ninth overall.
“I'm very happy to start again in the DTM in 2026,” says Gounon. "We learned a lot last year and I am all the more pleased to be back driving the Mamba. I can't wait for the season to begin – with start number 48 and MANN-FILTER!"
In the GT World Challenge, Maro Engel (40, Germany), Lucas Auer (31, Austria), and newcomer Luca Stolz (30, Germany) will share the MANN-FILTER Mamba – all with ambitious goals.
Race for the title in the GT World Challenge!
MAMBA MADNESS will be in the spotlight of the GT World Challenge 2026! Together with Winward Racing, MANN-FILTER wants to be leading the pack this year. What was just a hair’s breadth away last year is intended to become reality this season.”
Team leader Christian Hohenadel:
"After an intense past year in which we narrowly missed out on the endurance championship, our ambition is clear: We are absolutely going to attack again in both GT World Challenge championships. In DTM, we have a clear goal with our first-class mechanics and Jules behind the wheel: consistent, top performance. Our range of drivers combines experience, speed and team spirit at the highest level. The best conditions for chasing victories and titles."
GTWC : MAMBA goes MADNESS: MANN-FILTER Mamba in new 2026 design
MAMBA MADNESS: More fans, more action, more of everything!
Away from the track, the focus this year is not only on sporting success, but also on the brand experience. MANN‑FILTER will integrate customers and partners more closely into the motorsport program. For example, on the agenda are training formats relating to filters used on the racing car, as well as international visitor programs.
Filippina Manou, sponsorship manager at MANN-FILTER, sums it up: "For MANN-FILTER, we couldn't have wished for a better driver line-up in 2026, which we set up together with WINWARD Racing and Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing. We are particularly pleased that Jules is returning with his full focus to enrich our team with his energy. With MAMBA MADNESS powered by MANN-FILTER, we are creating a completely new vibe around our motorsport commitments. It’s getting louder, crazier, and even closer to our fans. We are planning numerous fan activities throughout the season, which will be closely linked to our cabin air filter campaign 2026."
Mamba backed by a strong team
The start into the 2026 season is also the result of intensive teamwork. “Our motorsport program is based on the commitment of many stakeholders,” Manou emphasizes. "Many people are working in the background to take the MANN-FILTER Mamba to a new level every year. We would like to thank the entire team for their commitment."
With a new design, proven partners and a top-class driver team, the direction is clear: The Mamba is back – ready to bite harder than ever!
The season can start with MAMBA MADNESS powered by MANN-FILTER!
More information about the MANN-FILTER Mamba and the full race calendar is available at https://www.mann-filter.com/en/motorsport.html.
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MANN+HUMMEL is a global leader in filtration technology. Headquartered in Ludwigsburg, Germany, the Group develops intelligent filtration and separation technologies – including in the areas of Transportation and Life Sciences & Environment. Founded in 1941, the family-owned company’s solutions ensure clean mobility, clean air, clean water and clean industrial processes around the world. In this way, MANN+HUMMEL makes a decisive contribution to protecting the environment and to the sustainable use of limited resources. In 2024, around 21,200 employees at over 80 locations around the world generated a turnover of EUR 4.5 billion.
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