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Frederic Makowiecki told Motorsport Week he is keen to conclude his 11-year run with Porsche on a high note at the 8 Hours of Bahrain.
The 43-year-old Frenchman has competed in every FIA World Endurance Championship season from the inaugural 2012 campaign, driving for Porsche in GTE machinery. He transitioned to the Hypercar program last year, focusing on finishing well with Porsche after 11 years. Despite the challenging development of the Porsche 963, significant improvements were made in understanding the car and its optimal positioning. Makowiecki’s decision to leave Porsche was amicable, aiming to win the championship as a manufacturer before departing. As a runner-up in the GTE Pro championship in 2014 and 2017, and a Le Mans 24 Hours class victor in 2022, Makowiecki is determined to secure Porsche’s first Hypercar Manufacturers’ title against Toyota on November 2nd at the Bahrain season finale.
