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Four-time F1 world champion Vettel to test Porsche’s Le Mans hypercar
Sebastian Vettel will participate in a 36-hour test at MotorLand Aragon in Spain with the Porsche 963, a collaboration between Porsche and Penske. The 36-year-old German already tested the prototype at Porsche’s Weissach base after extensive simulator training. Vettel expressed his excitement about the opportunity and his curiosity for endurance events. Porsche is supportive of Vettel’s interest in testing the Porsche 963 and provided him with ample preparation and driving time. While Vettel has explored options in endurance racing, he clarified that he currently has no further plans beyond the upcoming test. Vettel will join Porsche Penske’s works drivers for the endurance test as they prepare for the Le Mans 24 Hours in June, aiming for their first win since 2017. The Porsche 963 has seen success in the IMSA Sportscar Championship, claiming victories in 2023 and triumphing at the Daytona 24 Hours earlier this year.
