Porsche Accelerates 2026 Motorsport Strategy with Enhanced Focus on Formula E and IMSA

Porsche Motorsport unveiled its ambitious 2026 motorsport program at the "Night of Champions" in Stuttgart, confirming a refined strategy centered on factory commitments in Formula E and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The German manufacturer also highlighted its continued dedication to customer racing and the development of young talent.

Key Takeaways

• Porsche will intensify its efforts in the FIA Formula E World Championship with the upcoming GEN4 race cars.

• The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will see two Porsche 963s competing in the top GTP class.

• A new generation of the 911 Cup car will debut in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and Carrera Cups.

• Two promising young drivers, Laurin Heinrich and Ayhancan Güven, have been promoted to factory driver status.

Formula E: World Championship Defense and GEN4 Preparation

As the reigning Teams' and Manufacturers' World Champions, Porsche is gearing up for its seventh Formula E season. The factory team will compete alongside the Andretti Formula E customer outfit, both utilizing the highly efficient Porsche 99X Electric. The upcoming 2025/2026 season marks the final year for the GEN3 Evo cars, with parallel preparations underway for the revolutionary GEN4 race cars, promising the most significant performance leap in Formula E history. This dual focus presents a unique challenge for Porsche's Formula E project.

IMSA Championship: Continued Pursuit of Dominance

Porsche Penske Motorsport aims to maintain its benchmark status in North America by fielding two Porsche 963s in the top GTP class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The season kicks off with the 24 Hours of Daytona, where Kévin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor, Felipe Nasr, and Julien Andlauer will pilot the hybrid prototypes. Matt Campbell and Laurin Heinrich will join for endurance classics and the season finale. The JDC-Miller MotorSports customer team will also campaign a Porsche 963.

GT Racing and Customer Programs

Porsche customer teams will compete with an improved 911 GT3 R across major GT series, including the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and DTM, as well as significant 24-hour races. The successful 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport will continue to be the weapon of choice in the GT4 sector. The highly anticipated new generation of the 911 Cup car will make its debut in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and Carrera Cups in Germany, North America, and Asia Pacific.

Talent Development and Factory Driver Lineup

Porsche continues its long-standing tradition of nurturing young talent. Laurin Heinrich and Ayhancan Güven have been promoted to the factory driver squad after successful seasons. The expanded driver roster also includes new additions like Alessandro Ghiretti and Harry King. In esports, Alejandro Sánchez Belloso joins the Porsche Coanda Esports Racing Team.

Porsche Juniors and Porsche Cup

Flynt Schuring and Marcus Amand have been selected as the new Porsche Juniors for 2026, receiving comprehensive support for their racing careers. The prestigious Porsche Cup was awarded to Loek Hartog for his outstanding achievements in customer racing.