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Porsche are going for a blast from the past for its Mexico City Formula E livery this weekend.
Porsche has revealed a special livery for the Formula E Mexico City E-Prix to mark 75 years in motorsport, featuring a design inspired by the 550 Spyder that won at the 1954 Carrera Panamericana.
The factory Porsches of Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Müller will sport the retro livery, which includes aluminium bodywork and sponsor logos from the original Panamericana campaign.
Hans Herrmann, who secured a class victory in the 1954 race, served as inspiration for the special design, with each driver’s number displayed within a yellow circle.
Mexico holds significance for Porsche, being where the team secured its first Formula E pole position and victory, making the country a special location for the German manufacturer.
Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President Porsche Motorsport, highlighted the importance of Mexico to Porsche’s motorsport history, expressing gratitude towards the country and its fans for their warm welcome in Formula E.
