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Sobering outcome after weeks of negotiations: Despite making every effort to continue the Hypercar programme, Proton Competition will not be entering a Porsche 963 in the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the departure of Porsche Penske Motorsport from the FIA WEC, Christian and Michael Ried\u2019s team have left no stone unturned in their pursuit of campaigning two Porsche 963 in the championship next year. However, it was not possible to reach an agreement with Porsche that would have allowed the cars to be entered privately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe would like to thank all of our partners and supporters who have fought so hard over the past few weeks to realise this project,\u201d said team owner Christian Ried. \u201cWe gave it everything, but unfortunately it was not possible to find a solution together with Porsche. We feel particularly sorry for Porsche fans, who won\u2019t be able to see a 963 on the grid in the FIA WEC or at Le Mans. Endurance racing has always been a part of Porsche\u2019s DNA, and that was a huge source of motivation as we attempted to reach an agreement with them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proton Competition competed a Porsche 963 in the Hypercar class of the FIA WEC in 2025 and frequently got the better of works competitors. Sporting its retro F.A.T. livery, the car was also an eye-catching presence on the racetrack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWithout partners like Ferdi Porsche and F.A.T., Mustang Sampling and Ken and Brenda Thompson, we would never have been able to get this project up and running \u2013 so our thanks go to them,\u201d Ried added. \u201cThe ACO and LMEM also supported us right until the very end in our quest to remain in the Hypercar class.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This decision does not affect any other programmes involving Porsche cars. As before any season, potential entries are being evaluated on an ongoing basis in order to put together the strongest possible programme for Proton Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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