Coinciding with Porsche's return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans is a revolutionary set of rule changes. Why did they change? What's changed? How will it impact Porsche's race strategy? All those questions, and more, are answered in this series of 12 short films. Produced by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, the videos aim to educate the general …
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919 Hybrid And 991 RSR Liveries Leaked Ahead Of 2014 WEC Campaign
Porsche announced last night that they would be showing off their pair of World Endurance Championship Racers at the Geneva Motor Show starting on the 4th of March. One day early, images of the cars have been leaked, and we have them here for you to enjoy and scrutinize. While the photos don't show an iconic livery like Martini or Gulf, nor do they …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Takes On The WEC And Le Mans With Four Factory Cars
Yesterday the Le Mans organizer, the Paris-based Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), announced the list of competitors selected to participate in the 82nd edition of the classic long-distance race on June 14 and 15, 2014. Porsche has registered its new works team for the two 919 Hybrid cars as "Porsche Team" in the top category of Le Mans prototypes …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Partners With Companies That Specialize In Beer, Batteries, and Bearings. Well Done!
In a recent press release, Porsche outlined their technical and sponsor partners for the 2014 LMP1 program. None were particularly surprising, but each offer excellent opportunities. Three new partners were announced, as well as extending their existing partnerships with two further major international companies. Longstanding technical …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s LMP1 Simulator “Digital Dress Rehearsal”
Porsche has a little secret weapon up their sleeve when it comes to the 919 LMP1 program, and that is their new state-of-the-art in-house simulator. By including this fully immersive unit in their comprehensive testing regimen, Porsche can continue driver training programs straight through the winter, without costly travel to warmer circuits. This …
Continue to the full articleVideo: Behind The Scenes Of Porsche’s 919 LMP1 Testing
Today, Porsche has released a very dramatic view behind the scenes of recent tests conducted at the Spa Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. Porsche was on track in preparation for an all-out attack on the World Endurance Championship. Importantly, this FIA world championship series includes a run at the overall victory in June's 24 Hours of Le Mans. …
Continue to the full articleThe Importance Of The Perfect Porsche 919 LMP1 Pit Stop
A perfectly executed pit stop is more difficult than the most complicated dance routine, and it can mean the difference between winning and losing. In this manner, Porsche has hired the best dancers, a whole team of them, to get the 919 LMP1 service completed and get it back out as quickly as possible. With practice and a bit of luck, they'll be …
Continue to the full articleCould Red Bull Be Porsche’s Title Sponsor Of Their 2014 LMP1 Team?
If you've been following along, it's already been posited that the new for 2014 Porsche LMP1 team could be sponsored by Martini, and Adidas. As the days move along, I'm more inclined to believe that they'll actually be receiving sponsorship from the Austrian fizzy drinks manufacturer, Red Bull. Luckily, our favorite LMP1 dreamer, Andy Werner …
Continue to the full articleThe Porsche LMP1 Regulations And Technology
2014 will see the introduction of completely new rules for the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. These rules will restore prototype sport to the status which has always been a hallmark of the highest class in long-distance motor racing: putting tomorrow's technologies through their paces today in the toughest of …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Acquires 51% Stake in Manthey Racing
After their inaugural World Endurance Championship season together netted 6 podium positions, a 1-2 victory at the 24 hours of Le Mans, and only one retirement, Porsche and Manthey Racing GmbH have taken their relationship to the next level for the 2014 season. Team boss and namesake, Olaf Manthey, has sold a majority share of the Porsche outfit to …
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