P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Customer cars key if manufacturers end up deserting Hypercar – Porsche
The WEC is experiencing a surge in popularity due to regulatory changes, resulting in a large number of Hypercar entries from various manufacturers. However, there is concern that these manufacturers may not remain committed to the series in the long term. In the past, privateer teams like Alpine, Glickenhaus, and Rebellion helped save the day when Toyota was the only major manufacturer involved after Audi and Porsche left the series. Porsche is currently the only manufacturer offering customer cars, with Ferrari running a third car with no official involvement. It is believed that customer cars are important for the future sustainability of endurance racing, and Porsche is dedicated to treating their customers fairly. Despite limited success for Porsche’s first customer car in 2024, there is a focus on learning and building for the future.
