Porsche has announced through a statement that they extend their commitment in Formula E until 2026. A participation in the electric category that began in 2019 and was scheduled until the 2023-2024 season. However, the German brand has decided to continue working on the current, third-generation car (GEN3). These cars will continue until the end of the agreement. Starting in 2027, Porsche “will actively participate in the design of the next fourth-generation vehicle.”
Michael Steiner, Member of the Executive Board for Research and Development of Porsche AG, explains one of the reasons that has driven the continuity of the team in motorsport. “Offers the most competitive environment to accelerate the development of high-performance vehicles with a focus on environmental friendliness and energy efficiency. We look forward to actively shaping the successful future of Formula E and thus giving electric mobility an even bigger boost on a global scale.”
Thomas Laudenbach, vice president of Porsche Motorsport, assures that they intend to “show innovative technologies, as well as be at the forefront of new developments.” A clear commitment to sustainability and the intention to have an effect on society. “Formula E plays an important role in this. With such exciting and high-level races, it excites people all over the world about electric mobility. We are happy to contribute to this in the future as well. We want to help shape Formula E for the long term.“, Explain.
From the organization itself, they also celebrate the extension of the commitment. Alejandro Agag, founder and president of Formula E, highlights the value of having Porsche. “You have been a valuable and influential team since joining. He is an active member of the group, driving the development of the next generation of Formula E cars, which will arrive in season 13″. For his part, Jeff Dodds, CEO, appeals to the competitiveness between historic brands. “The presence of Porsche, battling against other iconic manufacturers, is what makes Formula E the most competitive grid in motorsport.“, it states.
Porsche is signing its best season since it joined the electric competition. In the team classification, the Germans are second with 239 points, just 14 behind the leader (Envision). His drivers have had four victories so far this year and Pascal Wehrlein is fourth, albeit with a virtually no chance in the title fight, which appears to be between Jake Dennis and Nick Cassidy.