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Proton reveals retro-inspired livery for Porsche 963 in WEC
Proton’s customer LMDh car will feature the red, white, and black colors of new sponsor F.A.T. International this year, reviving an iconic Porsche paint scheme in top-tier sportscar racing. This livery has a rich history dating back to the 1980s and 90s when it decorated Joest Porsche’s works cars in prestigious races like the Daytona 24 Hours and Le Mans 24 Hours. F.A.T. International famously sponsored the Dauer 962, securing a Le Mans victory in 1994, adding to the legend of this remarkable car’s evolution from a road car to a racing machine. While the original sponsor is no longer active, the brand has been rejuvenated to support events and automotive culture, now backing Proton and lending the iconic livery to the team for the 2024 season. Proton’s lineup for the upcoming season includes Neel Jani, Harry Tincknell, and Julien Andlauer, but uncertainty remains regarding Tincknell’s participation in all events due to scheduling conflicts between WEC and IMSA commitments. The F.A.T.-sponsored Porsche 963 will make its debut at the Prologue test in Losail International Circuit before kicking off the season at the same venue on 2nd March.
