Just a day after announcing that Romain Dumas and Marc Lieb will not return to the LMP1 driver line-up next year, Porsche announced the next step in the career of of Germany's Sven Müller. Selected as a Porsche Junior in 2013, Müller moves into to role of a factory driver for 2017, joining the circle of GT works drivers. Müller began his …
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Meet The 4 Porsche Motorsport Junior Finalists for 2017
It's that time of year again and Porsche is looking to strengthen their farm team by selecting the next Porsche Motorsport Junior candidate. With its long history of producing winning factory drivers like Earl Bamber, Patrick Long, Michael Christensen, Timo Bernhard and Marc Lieb, the Junior program is one of Porsche's best methods for developing …
Continue to the full articleWant To Drive For Porsche? You Can Apply Online Starting May 1st!
Yes, I'm sure you all want to be the next Patrick Long or Mark Webber. However, there's a better than average chance you're too old. But not your kids! Starting May 1st, Porsche will begin accepting online applications for their Porsche Junior program at www.porsche.com/juniorprogramme. Started in 1997, the Junior program has shaped …
Continue to the full articleWho Will Be The New Porsche Junior For 2016?
We've talked about the Porsche Junior program before. In fact, in very recent history, both Michael Christensen and Earl Bamber were both promoted from the Junior program to the Factory Works program. Now, as the talent search for 2016's Porsche Junior comes to a head, we're wondering who will be left standing? It started with more than …
Continue to the full articleWant To Drive For Porsche? Applications Are Now Being Accepted!
Porsche's youth development program started in 1997. Since then, 19 of its graduates have found jobs as professional racers. Of those, you'll probably recognize names like Timo Bernhard, Marc Lieb, Patrick Long, Michael Christensen and Earl Bamber; all are current Porsche factory drivers with Bamber clinching victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans at …
Continue to the full articleMeet The 2015 Porsche Juniors
For the 2015 racing season, Porsche will support three talented young drivers as Porsche Juniors: Connor de Phillippi (22), Sven Müller (23) and Matteo Cairoli (18) will all tackle the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland for their respective teams. Each driver enjoys Porsche's backing for their entire …
Continue to the full articleBarber Motorsports Park Hosts First Porsche Young Driver Academy
Since 1997 Porsche has provided serious support, through the "Porsche Juniors" program, for young drivers in Europe looking to make a name for themselves in motorsport. Now, for the first time in North America, Porsche is extending a similar helping hand to young motorsport talent here in the US. Last week, Porsche held a program …
Continue to the full articleHow Your Kid Can Grow Up to Drive For Porsche
Since 1997 Porsche has provided intense support for youngsters in motorsport. 2012 will be no different. For the upcoming season two young drivers will receive support as "Porsche Juniors" during the Carrera Cup Deutschland campaign. As part of the program Porsche provides a significant portion of the seasonal budget for the young pilot's team. …
Continue to the full articleMarco Holzer Enters His Third Year of Training
Porsche Junior Marco Holzer launches into his third year of training in 2010. The 21-year-old will compete for customer teams in international GT racing. His first event in the new season is the 24 hour race in Dubai on 15th and 16th of January. In Dubai, he is driving with Raymond Narac and Porsche works driver Patrick Pilet in a Porsche 911 GT3 …
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