Porsche is set to compete in the 93rd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, aiming to secure its 20th overall victory. The German manufacturer will field four Porsche 963 cars and three Porsche 911 GT3 R vehicles in the prestigious endurance race. Known for its rich history at Le Mans, Porsche has already claimed 19 overall and 111 class victories. This year, the team is determined to build on its legacy, with Vice President of Porsche Motorsport, Thomas Laudenbach, stating, “We’ll give it everything to secure the 20th overall win for Porsche.”
The 24 Hours of Le Mans, part of the FIA World Endurance Championship, is a highlight of the motorsport calendar, attracting over 325,000 fans annually. The race, which starts on 14 June, offers double championship points due to its extended distance. The Circuit des 24 Heures, a mix of public roads and dedicated track, presents unique challenges, including the famous Mulsanne Straight and Porsche Curves.
Porsche Penske Motorsport will have ten factory drivers, including reigning WEC champions and IMSA points leaders. The team has prepared all three Porsche 963 cars at its Mannheim facility for the first time, with Managing Director Jonathan Diuguid expressing confidence in their readiness. “We’re better prepared than ever before. The Porsche 963 is extremely reliable, the team is in perfect sync, and our driver line-up is world-class,” he said.
In addition to the Hypercar entries, Porsche’s customer team, Proton Competition, will field a fourth Porsche 963. Meanwhile, defending LMGT3 class champions Manthey will enter three Porsche 911 GT3 R cars, including a special livery for the Iron Dames team.
Porsche will also donate €500 for every lap completed by its factory-entered 963 cars, benefiting charities supporting critically ill children. The initiative has raised €1,811,000 over the past two years. As the race approaches, Porsche remains focused on strategy and flawless execution to achieve success at Le Mans.
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