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Porsche says one-team approach "an advantage" to WEC and IMSA efforts
Thomas Laudenbach, the German manufacturer’s motorsport boss, highlighted the significant role of Porsche Penske Motorsport in the recent success of the 963 LMDh programme, which started improving in the latter part of last year and has continued into 2024. Laudenbach emphasized the advantage of having one organization overseeing both the IMSA and WEC campaigns, stating that the collaboration with Penske and the global approach have proven to be the right decisions. Roger Penske also stressed the benefits of having a unified team working on both programmes, leading to improved performance and efficiency. Despite the challenges faced in merging the two operations, Laudenbach expressed pride in the progress made, particularly in providing customer cars for the first time in the programme’s inaugural year. Looking ahead, Laudenbach shared insights into the learnings gained from the complex development process and hinted at potential adjustments for future seasons.
