In a recent appearance, Porsche Motorsport’s vice president, Thomas Laudenbach, confirmed that the competition program of the firm, including the Porsche Penske Motorsport effort with two vehicles in the IMSA GTP, will continue as planned. This assurance comes at a time when Porsche AG is undergoing a significant corporate restructuring.
On July 27, the company presented its “Future Package”, a strategy designed to guide the company until 2035, which includes a total budget of 2.1 million euros (around 2.39 million dollars) to improve facilities in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen and Weissach. Additionally, workforce reductions of 5,000 positions have been proposed through natural attrition and early retirement measures. Despite these measures, Porsche’s motorsport division remains intact in its plans.
Laudenbach pointed out that while budgets are subject to constant review, key decisions about competition programs remain robust. “We adapt, but there are no changes in our decisions,” he stated, emphasizing that the company’s commitment to the world of racing remains strong.
Looking to the future, Porsche is also involved in discussions about new technical regulations expected for 2030, which could harmonize rules between the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the FIA World Endurance Championship. Laudenbach reiterated that despite not currently racing in the WEC, they have not stepped away from endurance racing.
Despite having achieved significant victories at the start of the season, such as those at the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, Laudenbach admitted that their approach to considering a successful competition year involves more than just a couple of wins. “Two victories are not enough, we need more,” he concluded, reflecting Porsche’s commitment to excellence in racing.
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