{"id":154458,"date":"2026-09-10T13:54:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T11:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorworld.de\/?post_type=pressemitteilungen&p=154458"},"modified":"2026-09-10T13:55:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T11:55:20","slug":"the-motorworld-buchpreis-2026-motorworld-book-prize-was-presented-at-motorworld-muenchen","status":"publish","type":"pressemitteilungen","link":"https:\/\/motorworld.de\/en\/pressemitteilungen\/the-motorworld-buchpreis-2026-motorworld-book-prize-was-presented-at-motorworld-muenchen\/","title":{"rendered":"The Motorworld Buchpreis 2026 (Motorworld Book Prize) was presented at Motorworld M\u00fcnchen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

International automotive literature celebrates its best new publications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Munich, 10. September 2026. Motorworld M\u00fcnchen became a meeting place for authors, publishers, media representatives, motoring enthusiasts and leading figures from the mobility sector. The winners of the 2026 Motorworld Buchpreis were honoured during the event. From around 50 recent publications, the high-calibre expert jury, chaired by J\u00fcrgen Lewandowski, the internationally renowned motoring journalist, selected the best new releases in the categories \u2018Biography\u2019, \u2018Motorsport\u2019, \u2018History\u2019, \u2018Design\u2019, \u2018English-language books\u2019 and \u2018From around the world\u2019. With Dr Stefan Pi\u00ebch, Ferdinand Rudolf Porsche, motorsport pioneer Jochen Neerpasch and Felix Timmer, grandson of the Austrian sports car manufacturer Wolfgang Denzel, distinguished guests lent the awards ceremony a special splendour.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah D\u00fcnkel, CCO of the Motorworld Group, opened the event and welcomed authors, publishers, media representatives and the numerous guests to the unique atmosphere of Motorworld Munich. \u201cThe Motorworld Buchpreis celebrates the stories, personalities and innovations that shape automotive culture. It is particularly important to us to honour authors and publishers who preserve this knowledge with great passion and bring it to life for future generations,\u201d emphasised Sarah D\u00fcnkel. J\u00fcrgen Lewandowski, the initiator and chair of the jury for the Motorworld Buchpreis, then presided over the awards ceremony and paid tribute to the winners and their outstanding works with personal laudatory speeches. He placed the works within the context of international automotive literature and impressively highlighted their special significance for automotive culture and contemporary history. With the 2026 awards, the Motorworld Buchpreis once again underlines its commitment to honouring the best new publications in international automotive literature. The award-winning works combine excellent research, in-depth specialist knowledge and exceptional storytelling. They bring the fascination of the motor car to life in all its facets. \u201cThe Motorworld Buchpreis is far more than just an awards ceremony. It celebrates the ideas, the spirit of innovation, the racing DNA, adventure and, above all, the passion for motoring that inspires people of all ages,\u201d explained J\u00fcrgen Lewandowski. The prize thus remains an important platform for authors, publishers and everyone who preserves and passes on the stories behind motoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The winners of the Motorworld Buchpreis 2026:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Category Biography <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st place:<\/strong> J\u00f6rg-Thomas F\u00f6disch \/ Achim Schlang
Jochen Mass \u2013 Eine Rennsport-Ikone<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honourary Award:<\/strong> Thomas Ammann \/ Karl Ludvigsen
Ferdinand Porsche \u2013 Mensch, Vision\u00e4r, Familienunternehmer<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honourary Award:<\/strong> Siegfried Tesche
Motor Legenden \u2013 The Rolling Stones<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Category Motorsport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st place:<\/strong> J\u00f6rg-Thomas F\u00f6disch \/ Michael Behrndt \/ Rainer Ro\u00dfbach \/ Nils Ruwisch
Comeback des N\u00fcrburgrings<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honourary Award:<\/strong> Frank Kuhlemann
BMW M und BMW in der Formel 1<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Category History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st place:<\/strong> Hans Peter W\u00fcrsten \/ G\u00fcnter Engelen
Mercedes-Benz 170 V\/170 S\/220<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honourary Award:<\/strong> Alexander Diego Fritz
Denzel Sportwagen<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honourary Award:<\/strong>  Jean-Philippe M\u00fcller
Bugatti 64<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Category Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st place:<\/strong> Frank Rocholl
Under the Sun Vol. 2 Ferrari<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honourary Award:<\/strong> Michael D\u00f6rrenberg
Grenzenlos \u2013 Supercar Norwegentouren<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Category English-language books<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st place:<\/strong> Daniel Cabart, Denis Cohignac, Patrick Rollet, Gautam Sen
A Century of Concours d\u2019Elegance<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honourary Award:<\/strong> Gautam Sen
Lancia Stratos Zero<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honourary Award:<\/strong> Walter B\u00e4umer \/ Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Blachette
Maserati 250F \u2013 A Legendary Formula 1 Car<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Category From around the world<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honourary Award:<\/strong> Stephen Bayley
Death Drive<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honourary Award:<\/strong> Ulrich Biene
Siku \u2013 Die Autowelt im Kinderzimmer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honourary Award:<\/strong> Volker Neumann
Automobil K\u00fchlerfiguren<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honourary Award:<\/strong> Roland Seiter
Baden-Baden \u2013 The Hidden Motor City<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honourary Award:<\/strong> Ellen Wilhelm 
Into the Far \u2013 Vier Jahre im Land Rover<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Special mentions:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The jury also gave special recognition to the following publications from Porter Press:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • John S. Allan, Graham Endeacott, Mark Cole, Mike Teske: Ultimate Ford GT40 \u2013 The Definitive History \u2013 Vol. 2<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Randy Leffingwell: Against All the Others \u2013 Porsche Racing History 1969<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Quotes:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    On the Honourary Prize awarded to the book<\/strong> Ferdinand Porsche \u2013 Mensch, Vision\u00e4r, Familienunternehmer,<\/em><\/strong> by the authors<\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Thomas Ammann and Karl Ludvigsen, in the Biography category:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dr. Stefan Pi\u00ebch, great grandson of<\/strong> Dr. Ing. h.c. Ferdinand Porsche, founder of the Porsche brand:<\/strong> \u201c<\/strong>This book offers a very personal insight into Ferdinand Porsche and preserves memories that go beyond the history of technology. We are therefore particularly delighted to receive this recognition from the Motorworld Buchpreis.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ferdinand Rudolf Porsche, great grandson of Dr. Ing. h.c. Ferdinand Porsche, founder of the Porsche brand:<\/strong> \u201cThe particular value of this work lies in the fact that it reveals not only the visionary and entrepreneur, but also Ferdinand Porsche as a person. Thomas Ammann and Karl Ludvigsen have succeeded in capturing this perspective in a most impressive way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    On the Honourary Prize awarded to the book<\/strong> BMW M und BMW in der Formel 1,<\/em><\/strong> by the author Frank Kuhlemann,<\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>in the Motorsport category: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Jochen Neerpasch, motorsport legend and founder of the BMW Motorsport GmbH:<\/strong> \u201cI was fortunate enough to witness and help shape many of the developments described in the book. Frank Kuhlemann has recounted this story with great care and an impressive level of detail. The Motorworld Buchpreise\u00b4s Honourary Award is a well-deserved tribute to this exceptional work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    On the Honourary Prize awarded to the book<\/strong> Denzel Sportwagen<\/em><\/strong>, by the author Alexander Diego Fritz, in the History category: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Felix Timmer, grandson of Wolfgang Denzel:<\/strong> \u201cAlexander Diego Fritz has succeeded not only in documenting the history of Denzel sports cars, but also in bringing it to life. I am particularly delighted that this special chapter in Austrian motoring history has been honoured with a Honourary Award at the Motorworld Buchpreis. I would like to express my sincere thanks to the jury for this well-deserved honour.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The jury for the Motorworld Buchpreises 2026 comprises the following members:<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    J\u00fcrgen Lewandowski (Chair of the Jury), Sarah D\u00fcnkel (CCO Motorworld Group), Christian Bauer (Chairman of the Management Board HYMER GmbH & Co. KG), Frank Marrenbach (Managing Partner Althoff Hotels), Michael Stoschek (Chairman of the Shareholders\u00b4 Meeting Brose Fahrzeugteile) and Andreas Kaufmann (Chairman of the Supervisory Board Leica Camera AG).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    About the Motorworld Buchpreis:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Motorworld Buchpreis honours outstanding new publications in international automotive literature. The focus is on books that document automotive culture, innovation, technology, motor racing, design, biographies and history in a unique way and bring these subjects to life in a compelling manner. Year after year, the award brings together authors, publishers, journalists and motoring enthusiasts from Germany and abroad, fostering dialogue about the fascinating stories behind the vehicles, brands and personalities of the motoring world. The Motorworld Buchpreis was established by the internationally renowned motoring journalist, automotive historian and author J\u00fcrgen Lewandowski. The Motorworld Group has been involved as the organiser for over ten years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Partners of the Motorworld Buchpreis 2026:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This year\u2019s award was sponsored by the AvD \u2013 Automobilclub von Deutschland, HYMER GmbH & Co. KG and the online printing company WIRmachenDRUCK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    About the Motorworld-Group:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Motorworld Group is an independent group of companies that emerged from the D\u00fcnkel Holding group, based in Schemmerhofen (Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, Germany). The origins of this family-run business date back to 1930. The Motorworld Group develops, builds and operates themed attractions dedicated to a passion for motoring. Taken as a whole, it is regarded as the world\u2019s largest, multi-award-winning, brand-independent sports car and classic car centre, bringing together the \u2018who\u2019s who\u2019 of the entire motoring industry with over 40 of the world\u2019s most valuable and exclusive vehicle brands. The first venue is Motorworld Region Stuttgart in B\u00f6blingen, which opened in 2009 and has been expanded several times since then. Further projects and activities under the MOTORWORLD\u00ae brand have been launched in recent years. Motorworld K\u00f6ln, Rheinland, is based on the same concept. It is home to one of the most significant collections in motorsport: the private collection of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher. Another spectacular venue is the impressive and versatile Motorworld M\u00fcnchen. Motorworld Mallorca opened its doors in April 2025. Other venues currently in the planning and construction phases, or already partially operational, include Motorworld Berlin, Motorworld Zeche Ewald in the Ruhr region, and Motorworld Bulgaria in Sofia. The venues in R\u00fcsselsheim and Zurich follow the Motorworld Manufakturen concept. Motorworld Village Metzingen focuses on events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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