Wehrlein joins Porsche for Le Mans debut

Pascal Wehrlein, the reigning Formula E world champion, is set to make his debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, driving for Porsche Penske Motorsport in the #4 Porsche 963 alongside teammates Felipe Nasr and Nick Tandy. This opportunity follows Wehrlein's recent performance at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, where he raced with a customer entry and finished sixth. Expressing his excitement, Wehrlein stated, "Competing for Porsche Penske Motorsport at Le Mans is a dream come true for me" and emphasized the challenge of adapting to a team dynamic compared to his individual focus in Formula E. Porsche's Vice President of Motorsport, Thomas Laudenbach, praised Wehrlein's testing performances, highlighting the depth of their driver roster. The race, taking place on June 14-15, is a significant event in the World Endurance Championship, and Wehrlein aims to contribute effectively to his team's efforts. This race marks a notable step in Wehrlein's career as he transitions from single-seater racing to endurance sports car racing.