Though some eyes might be on Mark Webber and his tidy lines through Albert Park in the GT2 RS, those who like to spec cars for fun might be wondering what his Porsche's Weissach Package offers. As first offered in the 918, the Weissach Package (and now available on the GT3 RS, too) is for those who want every performance-related box ticked; those …
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Once a Race Driver, Always a Race Driver
After years of stress with strategy, telemetry, teammates and pit stops, Patrick Dempsey and Mark Webber finally retired from racing to live a life far away from fast cars, racetracks and competition. Looks like they really enjoy it, don’t you think? …
Continue to the full articleMagnus Meets Mark: Two Porsche Icons Riff in Bahrain
As WEC is one of the world's more prestigious racing categories, it makes sense that some intriguing characters frequent their races across the globe. The World Endurance Championship nearly carries the same sort of cachet as Formula 1, and it can only help its star appeal with the likes of Magnus Walker and Mark Webber to make the paddocks a …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Changes Their Tune On Autonomous Driving, But That Might Not Be A Bad Thing
As recently as February of 2016, Porsche was staunchly opposed to the mere idea of an autonomous driving Porsche. Company CEO Oliver Blume even went so far as to say "An iPhone belongs in your pocket, not on the road." In the following 22 months, technology has advanced at an alarming rate, and the number of competing brands placing autonomous tech …
Continue to the full articleDid Mark Webber Screw up His Shot to be the New Grand Tour Test Driver?
Driving for Porsche and representing the brand as a brand ambassador seems to have had an effect on Mark Webber. The retired Formula One and Porsche WEC driver appears to have forgotten how to drive a front-engine, rear wheel drive car. This has not been confirmed, but we suspect that it may have impacted Mark's chances at taking over the test …
Continue to the full article“Racing is a Drug” – Mark Webber Reflects on Retirement
Mark Webber's career has seen eight (8) FIA World Endurance Championship victories and a 2015 title win with Porsche. In addition, Mark claims 9 Formula One wins with Red Bull Racing as part of his record. After today's race in Bahrain, Mark will formerly retire from racing before moving ahead with the next part of his career. Mark took a minute …
Continue to the full articleExempt from the Congestion Charge: The 919 and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Take London
Porsche is very excited about the new Panamera E-Hybrid, and who can blame them? Hot on the heels of a Le Mans victory with a hybrid racecar, Porsche will have the hottest hybrid sedan on the market. To showcase the new model Porsche took the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid to London along with a very special escort: The 919 Hybrid driven by Mark Webber. The …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Makes Surprise Announcement About Mark Webber’s Racing Future
At the end of the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship, Mark Webber will retire from racing! The six-hour race in Bahrain will be the last time the reigning World Champion will compete as a works driver. Fortunately, however, his retirement from racing does not mean the end of his relationship with Porsche. What's Next For Mark …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Pictures, Results and Video In The WEC, Round 4, Nürburgring
Fresh off a last minute victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June, Porsche was ready to continue their winning ways at home in Germany, fighting Toyota and Audi for the overall win at the Nürburgring 6 hour race. With two factory cars entered in LMP1, a single GTE Pro entry, and a trio of 911 RSRs in GTE Am, Porsche was ready for an assault on the …
Continue to the full articleTruth in 1/32: Mark Webber Provides A Slot Car Guide to Le Mans.
Mark Webber may be larger than life in many respects, the man's motorsport career spans three decades, and he's not yet forty years old. Red Bull shrank the legendary racing driver down to 1/32nd scale to help put the enormity of Le Mans in perspective. With the help of both Richard Attwood and a Carrera slot car representation of Atwood's 1970 Le …
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