Laurens Vanthoor open to the idea of ​​being a starter in IMSA with Porsche

Laurens Vanthoor was given a double ration of Petit Le Mans this Saturday. The Belgian driver, scheduled as the third man in the Porsche No. 7 alongside Felipe Nasr and Nick Tandy, also had to step in on No. 6 to replace Julien Andlauer after the last-minute withdrawal.

Holder in WEC This season, the reigning world champion in the Hypercar category has been a quality reinforcement across the Atlantic for the German firm even before the Road Atlanta meeting with victories at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring in GTP, but also at Long Beach in GTD.

The termination of Porsche Penske Motorsport's WEC program does not mean the end of all the contracts of its drivers competing in the World Championship.Endurance and the Belgian would like to pilot in IMSA for the entire 2026 season. I'm under contract with Porsche to drive a 963 and the only place to do it is here next year, so I guess I'll be spending more time here. » confirmed Laurens Vanthoor to Sportscar365.

« Nothing has been communicated yet, but I would really like to be here, adds Dries Vanthoor's brother. I love being in the United States, I love racing IMSA. It would be a real pleasure to be here. »

« I drive for Porsche, no matter what. So, for me, it's a no-brainer: if I had to choose, I would do the whole season here in IMSA. That's absolutely clear. »

« I've always dreamed of racing for this team, for Porsche and for Roger [Penske]. I spent half an hour with him on the bus and I've always dreamed of being able to work with him. »

« I also dream of winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It's the only race I haven't won yet, so we'll see how that opportunity presents itself in the future, but for now, looking ahead to 2026, I'd like to spend some time here. »

With Laurin Heinrich's recent test and Laurens Vanthoor's comments, it's a safe bet that there will be some movement in Porsche's GTP crews in IMSA during the off-season.

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