Overview
- Proton Competition confirmed it will not run a privateer Porsche Hypercar in 2026, stating it could not reach an agreement with Porsche to enter the cars.
- With no two-car program in place, Porsche loses eligibility for the 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar class and the Le Mans 24 Hours under ACO rules.
- Porsche Penske Motorsport had already shut down its WEC Hypercar effort, with the 963 now set to race only in IMSA via two factory entries and a JDC-Miller car.
- Talks on a potential Penske–Proton collaboration were ended after Porsche discouraged Penske’s involvement to avoid confusion over its strategic stance.
- The 2026 WEC grid is expected to feature 17 Hypercars with Genesis joining the class, while true privateer representation shrinks to effectively AF Corse alone.