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The full story of the Porsche 963: Charting its three-year WEC Hypercar journey

Porsche is leaving the WEC’s top class without the one result that matters most: a record-extending 20th Le Mans win. But while that absence looms large, it doesn’t tell the full story of the 963’s journey

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How Porsche recovered from shaky start to find success with the 963

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Porsche Penske announces 2026 IMSA driver line-up after WEC exit

Three drivers move across from WEC as Porsche reveals IMSA line-up for 2026

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Porsche Penske confirms 2026 IMSA driver line-up after WEC exit

Three drivers move across from WEC as Porsche reveals IMSA line-up for 2026

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Laurens Vanthoor eyes IMSA future but admits he has unfinished business at Le Mans

Vanthoor knows IMSA may be his only route to race the Porsche 963 next year, but says leaving Le Mans without a win would feel like unfinished business

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Vanthoor eyes IMSA future despite unfinished business at Le Mans

Laurens Vanthoor knows IMSA may be his only route to race the Porsche 963 next year, but admits he has unfinished business in the WEC

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Scott McLaughlin set for Penske Porsche drive at 2026 Daytona 24 Hours

Penske IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin in line to join team’s line-up for Daytona 24 Hours

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McLaughlin lined up to join Penske Porsche ranks for 2026 Daytona 24 Hours

Penske IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin in line to join team’s line-up for Daytona 24 Hours

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How Ferrari played the championship game with Toyota just out of reach

As Toyota stormed to a 1-2 in Bahrain, Ferrari secured the World Endurance Championship manufacturers' title and a 1-2-3 in the drivers' standings. It was also in with a sniff of victory in the finale, but opted to play it safe with its direct title rivals unable to take the…

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Why WEC’s Bahrain finale was the ‘biggest disappointment’ for Porsche 963 programme

It was a tough farewell for Porsche from the Hypercar class as both 963s finished outside of the top 10

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WEC Bahrain: Ferrari crowned champions as Toyota wins finale

Toyota ends win drought as Ferrari clinches historic world titles in Bahrain

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WEC Bahrain: Ferrari crowned Hypercar champion as Toyota wins finale

Toyota ends win drought as Ferrari clinches historic world titles in Bahrain

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Long-run analysis: Has Toyota really returned to form in WEC Bahrain?

Qualifying confirmed what the long runs in free practice had already hinted at: Toyota has rediscovered its form in the World Endurance Championship

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Porsche’s Kevin Estre “frustrated and angry” with himself after qualifying last for WEC finale

Estre takes blame for qualifying error at WEC Bahrain, but insists the championship fight is not over

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Why Porsche hasn't given up on the WEC titles despite its Bahrain longshot

Porsche is confident it can fight for both World Endurance Championship titles at the Bahrain finale despite a significant points deficit to overhaul and an unfavourable Balance of Performance. Here's how the championship picture is framed going into this weekend

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How Porsche overcame a hectic pre-race prep to win IMSA title at Petit Le Mans

Porsche's Matt Campbell and Mathieu Jaminet were heavy favourites to clinch the IMSA title heading into the 2025 finale at Road Atlanta. However, not everything proved as easy as it could have been at Petit Le Mans...

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Porsche seals IMSA title as Cadillac wins dramatic Petit Le Mans

A late battle for the lead ended an eventful day of racing at Road Atlanta with multiple champions crowned

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Cadillac wins dramatic 2025 Petit Le Mans as Porsche claims IMSA GTP title

A late battle for the lead ends an eventful day of racing at Road America with multiple champions crowned

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Porsche confirms exit from WEC at the end of the 2025 season

The German automaker will withdraw from the World Endurance Championship, but will retain its entry in the IMSA SportCar Championship

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Porsche pulls out of WEC - but remains in IMSA

The German marque will exit the WEC Hypercar division at the end of 2025

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How Alpine beat the odds to claim its first WEC win at Fuji 6 Hours

Alpine claimed its first victory in the World Endurance Championship over the weekend in Japan despite its race-winning car starting low down. But was it entirely down to luck or should full credit be given to the French marque's #35 Hypercar?

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WEC Fuji: Alpine grabs first win with LMDh car in chaotic race

Alpine has clinched a first World Endurance Championship victory with its A424 LMDh in a chaotic Fuji 6 Hours

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WEC Fuji: Alpine takes first win with LMDh car in chaotic race

Alpine has clinched a first World Endurance Championship victory with its A424 LMDh in a chaotic Fuji 6 Hours

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Porsche: No decision made on WEC, IMSA LMDh future amid cuts speculation

Porsche says no decision so far on if it may axe either its WEC or IMSA programmes

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Porsche insists no decision made on WEC, IMSA LMDh plans amid cuts speculation

Porsche says no decision so far on if it may axe either its WEC or IMSA programmes

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