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Urs Kuratle, the director of factory LMDh racing at Porsche, says the German brand will be sad to see HERTZ Team JOTA switch to competing with Cadillac at the end of the current season. While Porsc…
The director of factory LMDh racing at Porsche, Urs Kuratle, expressed sadness over HERTZ Team JOTA’s decision to switch to competing with Cadillac at the end of the current season. Despite being aware of the British team’s move to becoming Cadillac’s service provider well in advance, Porsche is disappointed about JOTA leaving as a customer team. Kuratle acknowledged JOTA’s impressive performances, especially winning at Spa, and lamented losing their partnership, though he understands the team’s decision. The departure of JOTA presents challenges for Porsche’s 963 program, with discussions underway regarding potential replacements for their cars, considering budget constraints and limited grid space in the FIA WEC. Porsche plans to focus on operational improvements during the off-season while acknowledging the success of Penske in both IMSA and WEC, leading to a more cautious approach towards implementing major updates on the 963 car for the next year.
