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Newgarden not set to race Penske Porsche at Le Mans
Newgarden expressed his desire to compete in the centerpiece round of the WEC before and after winning the Daytona 24 Hours with PPM in January. The team disclosed that the two spots in the third 963 LMDh for Le Mans on June 15/16 will be filled by IMSA SportsCar Championship full-season drivers. Mathieu Jaminet remains the only nominated driver for the #4 car, with potential team-mates from Nick Tandy, Felipe Nasr, and Dane Cameron. Team founder Roger Penske highlighted the need for additional testing for Newgarden in the 963 due to his IndyCar commitments, emphasizing that they do not aim to provide a “driving school.” The decision on the final two spots in the #4 car will be announced by the end of March or early April. Porsche Motorsport clarified that no extra car will be entered in IMSA enduros at this time, while keeping the door slightly open for unforeseen circumstances.
