Thomas Laudenbach: "Wehrlein deserved to make his debut at Le Mans"

Porsche revised its copy for 2025. After having prevented double programs car and endurance in recent seasons, the German manufacturer has once again opened the door to occasional appearances in long-distance rounds for its drivers Formula E.

Wehrlein in Hypercar at Le Mans, Da Costa in LM P2

This is how Pascal Wehrlein and António Félix da Costa, the two owners of the brand in FE, competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona in January and will also be on the trip to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June. The German will drive the third factory 963 alongside Felipe Nasr and Nick Tandy after getting a taste of the prototype in Florida where he had taken the JDC-Miller MotorSports car.

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« We are not only heading into our third Le Mans with very strong drivers, we also have an incredibly strong team in every department, said Jonathan Diuguid, Managing Director of Porsche Penske Motorsport, regarding the appointment of Pascal Wehrlein as the third driver of the No. 963 Porsche 4. We made it clear at the start of this program that it would take time for our brand new operation, based in different locations around the world, to begin working together effectively. Yet, in our second season, we have enjoyed great success and we enter the 93rd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans as world champions and champions. IMSA, with back-to-back wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring under our belt. We can't do this without an exceptional team and top-notch drivers. »

« Porsche's driver line-up is absolutely top-notch and incredibly deep. It makes perfect sense to rely on the skills of the factory Formula E team for Porsche Penske Motorsport's third appearance at Le Mans. explains Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President of Porsche Motorsport. Pascal Wehrlein fully convinced us with his performances in testing and his participation in the 24 Hours of Daytona. The reigning Formula E world champion deserved to make his debut at Le Mans behind the wheel of a Porsche 963. António Félix da Costa, making his seventh start in France, will undoubtedly once again be among the fastest LM P2 drivers. »

As for António Félix da Costa, it is in the LM P2 category that the Portuguese will return to the Sarthe classic, with the AF Corse team.

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