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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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How Porsche beat aggravated Ferrari in dramatic WEC Austin contest

The 2025 Lone Star Le Mans had it all, from mixed weather conditions to safety car periods to a first-time winner in WEC this year. Much to Ferrari's dismay, however...

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Autosport Podcast: Kubica leads Ferrari to Le Mans glory

At the front of the field, it was the #83 AF Corse team of Robert Kubica, Phil Hanson and Ye Yifei that took outright victory in the fourth-closest finish in the history of the rac, holding off what was a near-perfect race from the #6 Porsche team of Kevin Estre,…

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How Ferrari dominated Le Mans with Kubica but saw Porsche pose its biggest threat yet

Ferrari made it three out of three at the Le Mans 24 Hours since its comeback to the top of the sportscar tree. Yet its victory in the World Endurance Championship blue riband event this time around was quite different from those that preceded it. For a start, the honours…

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The winners and losers from the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours

A fourth win in as many races in the 2025 World Endurance Championship, a third straight victory at Le Mans. What more can Ferrari ask for? A 1-2-3, one might pedantically answer – which was a real possibility, such was the dominance of the 499Ps in terms of race pace,…

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Le Mans 24 Hours, Hour 12: #6 Porsche leads as first safety car shakes up order

Porsche heads a shaken up order in the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours at the halfway stage, with the #6 PPM 963 in the hands of Laurens Vanthoor leading after a battle against Ferrari.

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Nick Tandy isn’t focused on the Triple Crown — He just wants to win Le Mans

Nick Tandy knows he’s standing on the precipice of history. With wins at Daytona and Sebring this year, he’s in the unique position — alongside fellow Porsche Penske Motorsport drivers Felipe Nasr and Laurens Vanthoor — to be the first to win the triple crown of endurance racing within the space…

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Adapting to Hypercar from Formula E is “so easy” for Pascal Wehrlein – here’s why

One of the most high-profile rookies at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours, Porsche Penske Motorsport’s Pascal Wehrlein feels adequately prepared for the demanding French classic.

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Why transition from Formula E to Hypercar has been "so easy" for Wehrlein

One of the most high-profile rookies at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours, Porsche Penske Motorsport’s Pascal Wehrlein feels adequately prepared for the demanding French classic.

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Wehrlein and Muller join Porsche line-up for WEC Spa 6 Hours

Porsche Formula E drivers Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Muller will join the German manufacturer’s factory Penske line-up for the Spa round of the World Endurance Championship next month.

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Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Muller join Porsche line-up for WEC Spa 6 Hours

Porsche Formula E drivers Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Muller will join the German manufacturer’s factory Penske line-up for the Spa round of the World Endurance Championship next month.

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Why Ferrari’s conservatism didn’t deny it in an Imola WEC thriller

Just eight and a bit seconds. That was Ferrari’s margin of victory at the end of the Sunday’s Imola round of the World Endurance Championship. Or to put it another way, around about half the advantage of 16s the 499P Le Mans Hypercar shared by James Calado, Antonio Giovinazzi and…

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How Tandy's latest record win was a very different victory for Porsche

Nick Tandy, Felipe Nasr and Laurens Vanthoor made it two from two in the 2025 IMSA SportsCar Championship last weekend. The Porsche Penske Motorsport trio completed the ‘Florida 36 Hours’ when they added victory at Sebring over 12 hours to their 24-hour triumph at Daytona in January. And with it…

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The near-supernatural racing talent of Porsche's Kevin Estre

The 36-year-old Frenchman has been a staple in the Porsche factory stable since 2016, and if you ever watch his onboard laps, it makes sense as to why.

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Porsche tweaks Imola WEC driver line-up to prepare for Le Mans

Porsche will run three drivers per car rather than two at the Imola World Endurance Championship round in April as part of its preparations for the Le Mans 24 Hours.

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Porsche tweaks Imola WEC driver line-up to prepare for Le Mans 24 Hours

Porsche will run three drivers per car rather than two at the Imola World Endurance Championship round in April as part of its preparations for the Le Mans 24 Hours.

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Nick Tandy: The maestro of 24-hour sportscar racing

The No. 7 Porsche Penske Motorsport driver's first overall win at Rolex makes him the first-ever to win overall in every 24-hour sportscar race

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Daytona 24h: Porsche claims back-to-back wins after nail-biting finish

Porsche held on to victory in the 63rd running of the Daytona 24 Hours after fending off late challenges from Acura and BMW.

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BMW tops the times in Roar test ahead of Daytona 24 Hours

BMW ended up fastest and topped the times in three sessions over the official Roar test ahead of this weekend’s Daytona 24 Hours IMSA SportsCar Championship season-opener.

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Campbell, Guven to defend Bathurst 12 Hour victory in Absolute Racing Porsche

Porsche aces Matt Campbell and Ayhancan Guven will defend their Bathurst 12 Hour victory from last year in next month's edition of Australia's prestigious endurance race.

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Autosport Top 50 of 2024: #14 Laurens Vanthoor

A regular in the Autosport Top 50 down the years, the elder Vanthoor sibling reasserted his claim to be one of the world’s top sportscar drivers.

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Macau GT World Cup: Engel bounces back from penalty to win thriller

Maro Engel has won a dramatic FIA GT World Cup race as he defied a five-second penalty for causing a collision to top a remarkable wet contest around the Macau Guia circuit.

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Macau GT World Cup: Marciello continues his winning streak upon BMW switch

Raffaele Marciello has continued his remarkable record in Macau by triumphing in the FIA GT World Cup qualification race, leading all of the contest bar one corner.

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Lotterer: Second WEC crown more prestigious than maiden triumph in 2012

Three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Andre Lotterer believes that winning the World Endurance Championship title this year means more than his 2012 triumph with Audi.

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