On September 20th (the same weekend of the Lone Star Le Mans in the USCC and the F1 Grand Prix race) the WEC will return to action at the Circuit Of The Americas (COTA) for the 6 Hours of Circuit of the Americas. While the 4th race of the WEC season is still months away, that doesn't mean that Porsche factory driver Mark Webber isn't thinking about …
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10 Things We Learned At The 24 Hours Of Le Mans
Over the weekend, we got to experience first hand the race weekend that is on many automotive enthusiast's bucket lists. Having now been there, having seen the sights and smelled the scents, we can see why so many people flock to northern France every June to watch some cars drive around the countryside. It was on our bucket list, too, and it still …
Continue to the full articleExclusive Tech Feature: The Porsche 919 Hybrid
In a new video segment from the television program Mobil 1: The Grid, Le Mans proponent and the enthusiastic voice of Radio Le Mans, Mr. John Hindhaugh, guides us through Porsche's pre-race preparation, and some of the 919 Hybrid technology in play at Le Mans. The video provides an overview of the 919 Hybrid's unique technological configuration, …
Continue to the full articleVideo: Michelin And Porsche Attack Le Mans in “We Are Racers”
As Porsche fanatics, we are all racers. We may not be on track every weekend, or jet setting to new tracks, but we are the driving force behind Porsche's motorsport efforts. We are a part of the "team", even if we aren't jumping over the wall, swapping tires, or refilling fuel. We may not make the decisions, the split second corrections, or …
Continue to the full articleVideo Series: Mark Webber’s Road To Le Mans
As one of the more heavily publicized protagonists of Porsche's "Mission 2014", Mark Webber will play a big part in the 919 Hybrid effort this year at Le Mans. After spending a number of years at the wheel of Red Bull's successful open-wheel racers in Formula 1, Webber has left the fast paced life of an F1 driver for the fast paced life of a WEC …
Continue to the full article60 Seconds With Mark Webber
Every Friday this season Mobil1 puts drivers through a 60 second interview. This week it's former Formula 1 driver and now Porsche's LMP1 driver Mark Webber. While these interviews don't provide any unique insight into Patrick's racing strategy or background they do give some great info for die-hard Porsche fans hard up for trivia. Want to know …
Continue to the full articleThe Porsche Human Performance Center Is The Ultimate Driver’s Gym
The Porsche Human Performance (PHP) center is designed with the race car driver in mind. The facility includes a sports science laboratory, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a special developed heat chamber for specialist acclimation training prior to racing in hot climates. PHP offers a full range of physiological testing to …
Continue to the full articleNow, With Webber On Board, Porsche Determined To Land Back-Flip At Le Mans
Webber first attempted to land what many said was "the impossible trick" while driving for Mercedes Benz in 1999. Sadly, things didn't go his way, as his CLR-GT1 was blown slightly askew, and he didn't quite "stick" the landing. Webber gave another attempt at the feat in 2010 during the Valencia Formula 1 street circuit race. However, …
Continue to the full articleIt’s Official! Mark Webber to Drive for Porsche at Le Mans in 2014
Turns out all the rumors were true. Porsche announced earlier this morning that Australian Formula 1 pilot Mark Webber has signed a contract with them that extends over several years. Starting in the 2014 season Webber will compete in Porsche’s new LMP1 sports prototype at the Le Mans 24 Hours and in the sports car World Endurance Championship …
Continue to the full articleIs it True? Is Mark Webber Leaving F1 and Joining Porsche?
For some time now rumors of a move to Porsche, by Australian F1 driver Mark Webber, have been simmering on the web. After trouble with teammate Sebastian Vettel, during the Malaysian GP, the rumors seemed to pick up tempo and credence. Now, it seems like there really is something to all the rumbling. Last night, Radio Le Mans announced that …
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