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The repercussions of Porsche withdrawing from the World Endurance Championship have started to become a reality as one of its champion drivers from 2025 has left. Here’s why, and what next for Porsche’s driver line-up
Porsche is set to defend their top-level sportscar programme with a new line-up after IMSA champion Mathieu Jaminet’s departure post WEC withdrawal announcement.
Jaminet, leaving after almost 10 years, is seeking new challenges with a debutant manufacturer in the top-level sportscar racing scene.
Questions loom over the future of Porsche Penske Motorsport’s drivers following the confirmation of Porsche’s WEC programme ending.
With eleven drivers representing Porsche Penske Motorsport this year, the team will likely need just six drivers for 2026, prompting a roster trim.
Jaminet’s departure marks the end of an era for Porsche, as the Frenchman’s extraordinary career with the brand comes to a close.
Despite parting ways, Jaminet expresses gratitude for the opportunities Porsche provided him over the past decade, leaving with a legacy as one of the most accomplished Porsche drivers.
