Porsche Rolls Out New LMP1 Prototype
#11
06-14-2013, 12:54 PM
Where'd you see that at? Would be interesting to see the kind of power they can get out of it, but then again it is just a reminder of how boring and regulated things are becoming in the top classes of motor sports.
#12
06-14-2013, 04:51 PM
For the past few years it seems Porsche has been twiddling their thumbs in terms of Motorsports. They're doing the worst in terms of manufacturers in the ALMS, and only won one Grand Am race so far this year. Their dominance at the 24 Hours of the 'ring and Le Mans have both ended recently as well (GT and LMP2). It seems the 997 is obsolete now. Hopefully 2014 is the year Porsche can pollute races with their dominance like they used to do not too many years ago. A lot of pressure is resting on the 991 GT3 and LMP1 car!
Would be great if they did a Martini Livery as they did revive it for the first time in a few years for their GT3 spec series, and are offering it on the 918 Spyder. Maybe it isn't too far off for the LMP1 car?
Would be great if they did a Martini Livery as they did revive it for the first time in a few years for their GT3 spec series, and are offering it on the 918 Spyder. Maybe it isn't too far off for the LMP1 car?
#13
06-14-2013, 06:36 PM
Just realized my own mistake here, 2014 Le Mans regulations actually contain no displacement restrictions.
#20
06-27-2013, 05:43 AM
Webber announces Formula One exit 27 Jun 2013
Red Bull’s Mark Webber has announced that he will leave Formula One racing at the end of this season and join Porsche’s new sportscar programme in the World Endurance Championship and Le Mans 24 Hours.
Webber made his F1 debut in 2002 with Minardi and has been with Red Bull since 2007, winning nine Grands Prix for the reigning world champions. The Australian’s departure means the team must now find a new 2014 partner for Sebastian Vettel.
“It’s an honour for me to join Porsche at its return to the top category in Le Mans and in the sports car World Endurance Championship and be part of the team,” said Webber. “Porsche has written racing history as a manufacturer and stands for outstanding technology and performance at the highest level.
“I’m very much looking forward to this new challenge after my time in Formula One. Porsche will undoubtedly set itself very high goals. I can hardly wait to pilot one of the fastest sports cars in the world.”
Webber, 36, will join former Red Bull development driver Neel Jani at Porsche’s LMP1 team, along with Timo Bernhard and Romain Dumas. He is no stranger to sportscar racing, having previously competed for Mercedes in 1998-9.
Red Bull’s Mark Webber has announced that he will leave Formula One racing at the end of this season and join Porsche’s new sportscar programme in the World Endurance Championship and Le Mans 24 Hours.
Webber made his F1 debut in 2002 with Minardi and has been with Red Bull since 2007, winning nine Grands Prix for the reigning world champions. The Australian’s departure means the team must now find a new 2014 partner for Sebastian Vettel.
“It’s an honour for me to join Porsche at its return to the top category in Le Mans and in the sports car World Endurance Championship and be part of the team,” said Webber. “Porsche has written racing history as a manufacturer and stands for outstanding technology and performance at the highest level.
“I’m very much looking forward to this new challenge after my time in Formula One. Porsche will undoubtedly set itself very high goals. I can hardly wait to pilot one of the fastest sports cars in the world.”
Webber, 36, will join former Red Bull development driver Neel Jani at Porsche’s LMP1 team, along with Timo Bernhard and Romain Dumas. He is no stranger to sportscar racing, having previously competed for Mercedes in 1998-9.