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Porsche completed a respectable double-finish for both its cars in the Madrid E-Prix last month, ensuring Pascal Wehrlein’s retention of the Formula E title lead. But what many won’t know is it also helped achieve something for a cause far bigger than motorsport.
Porsche achieved a double-finish in the Madrid E-Prix, securing Pascal Wehrlein’s lead in the Formula E title race. The team’s success not only furthers Wehrlein’s championship aspirations but also contributes to Porsche’s ‘Racing for Charity’ cause.
The Racing for Charity initiative has raised an impressive €2.4 million in recent years, with donations increasing through Porsche’s Formula E team. For every lap completed by their 99X Electric cars, Porsche donates €400 to the cause.
At the Madrid E-Prix, Wehrlein and Mueller’s performance added €18,400 to the Racing for Charity fund. Porsche divides the profits among Kinderherzen retten e.V., Interplast Germany e.V., and the Ferry Porsche Foundation.
Dr. Michael Steiner, Porsche’s Deputy Chairman, emphasizes the importance of social responsibility and charitable contributions. With over half the Formula E season remaining, the charities stand to benefit significantly from Porsche’s ongoing support.
