Porsche could return to Le Mans

Porsche might soon return to Le Mans with a vehicle that can be a serious contender for the top position, according to company officials.

In an interview with Autosport, Porsche boss Michael Macht talked about having “big plans” for the future and that there will be a surprising announcement in the spring. However, Macht did not disclose what car would be making its competitive debut.
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VISO - 12/23/2009 11:59:48 AM

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That's if Audi lets it.

Agent63 - 12/23/2009 2:28:50 PM

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Just because Audi owns a big stake in it don't mean Porsche can't make their own decisions.

Agent63 - 12/23/2009 2:29:20 PM

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End of the day it don't matter who owns what. So if FIAT decides to can Ferrari due to economic times it's going to happen? No.

VISO - 12/24/2009 3:24:03 PM

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I agree with Agent63, but Porsche is no longer able to make independent decisions especially if that decision will impede on Audi and Audi Motor Sports which dominate and control VAG. They only reason I made the comment is because in an issue of ANE while back, Martin Winterkorn (Ex-CEO of Audi and now CEO of VAG and chairman of Porsche AG) stated clearly that Porsche may not impede on Audi's hegemony over VAG. A very strong statement to me coming from so high up. That is one of the reasons Piech and Winterkorn have stated that the Cayenne and Panarama will run only one model series course and be discontinued and that Porsche will go back to what it does best - build amazing sports cars!