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Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #25 Matt Campbell
Matt Campbell successfully transitioned from GT racing to prototypes with the Porsche factory Penske team, finishing fourth in points in the IMSA SportsCar Championship and winning at Road America. He then made the move to Porsche’s World Endurance Championship squad as a promotion for 2024. Campbell showcased his impressive pace with two pole positions at Laguna Seca and Indianapolis. However, he had a setback with a crash during his hot lap at Sebring. He also continued to compete in GT races, finishing second in the Bathurst 12 Hour and winning an Australian GT race at Adelaide. Overall, Campbell’s journey into prototypes has been smoother than expected, thanks to the collaborative development process with the team and engineers. Porsche faced challenges with reliability early on, but made significant progress throughout the season with constant software updates and development. Campbell credits his team-mates, particularly Felipe Nasr, for aiding in his quick adaptation to prototypes.
