Wake-up call for Porsche at the Spa 6 Hours?
After two generally disappointing races, Porsche will be looking to set the record straight at Spa. This will help to boost confidence ahead of Le Mans.
It’s about time Porsche stepped out of the shadows. Whether in Qatar or Imola, the German team has been quite disappointing. It is far from being the leading force on the grid, as it was last year. The performance gap with BMW and Ferrari is still large.
Despite these factors that do not favor the Stuttgart organization, the team’s leaders remain confident.
The Porsche 963 achieved a double victory at Spa last year, which makes me confident, explains Urs Kuratle, Director of Factory Motorsport LMDh. The data and experience from the 2024 season, as well as the lessons learned from recent tests in Belgium, will help us. In the first three races of this season’s IMSA championship, our team has demonstrated that it is possible to achieve great success against fierce competition. If all the manufacturers are competing on equal footing, podiums are well within our reach.
The sentiment is similar on the drivers’ side. After two disappointing races in the World Endurance Championship, they are determined to set things straight.
« As a local race, Spa is one of my favorites on the calendar. After our disappointments in Qatar and Imola, we are determined to fight back. The race in Belgium is crucial as it is considered a dress rehearsal for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. We expect more attention and more action, but once the race starts, it will be like all the others. Let’s see what we can accomplish », announces Laurens Vanthoor, who will be racing at home.
This race will therefore be crucial for Porsche to still have a chance of retaining its world crown. A good result would keep a glimmer of hope alive.
