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Porsche says one-team approach "an advantage" to WEC and IMSA efforts
Thomas Laudenbach, the motorsport boss of the German manufacturer, highlighted the crucial role of Porsche Penske Motorsport in the success of the 963 LMDh programme starting in the second half of last year and continuing into 2024. Laudenbach emphasized the advantage of having one organization overseeing both the IMSA and WEC campaigns for Porsche. With key wins and strong performance, Laudenbach believes the partnership with Penske and the global approach was the right decision. Roger Penske echoed the sentiment, praising the transparency and collaboration between the US and European operations. Laudenbach acknowledged the challenges of combining efforts and starting the Mannheim base from scratch while managing customer cars. Looking ahead, Laudenbach hinted at potential adjustments in the program timeline but expressed pride in Porsche’s unique approach to customer cars in motorsport.
