Overview
- Porsche confirmed a second factory-run 'junior' works squad for 2026-27, making it the first manufacturer to operate two works teams in Formula E.
- The company says the plan is a reallocation with a six-car maximum on the grid, targeting two customer entries alongside four factory cars.
- The new outfit is designed as a talent pathway across drivers, engineers and mechanics, with Porsche rejecting a 'B-team' label.
- The Race reports Porsche acquired the entry licence McLaren returned and some equipment, with Cupra Kiro tipped as its customer team as Andretti is linked to Nissan.
- Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds welcomed the decision as a show of confidence in the championship, following Porsche’s recent exit from WEC and renewed focus on Formula E and IMSA.