Porsche Considers Withdrawing From LeMans Racing, Leaving Toyota Alone

The top class at Le Mans and the broader FIA World Endurance Championship could be left without competitors if the latest reports are any indication.

According to Autosport, Porsche is currently debating internally whether it will extend its LMP1 program beyond 2018. It reportedly expects to arrive at a conclusion, one way or another, by the end of this month.

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zlives - 7/17/2017 3:08:23 PM

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as much as i enjoy F1, Le Mans is an institution... this would be a very sad day.

Hauerg - 7/20/2017 6:34:56 AM

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But the rest of the WEC season is worthless from PR point of view. And even LeMans with almost no competition is hard to sell.
Porsche is spending >200mio $ per year.
For this kond of money they can supply half the F1 field with engines FOC starting in 2021 and still have left half of it for marketing.


For this kind

PUGPROUD - 7/17/2017 3:42:40 PM

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Another diselgate fall out!

skytop - 7/19/2017 2:53:44 AM

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Porsche is too busy building 4 door cars and SUVs to be bothered with racing. How revolting.

MorePower - 7/19/2017 3:55:23 AM

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Mazda will return