Porsche Penske Sets 2026 IMSA GTP Lineup After WEC Exit

The factory squad consolidates to four full‑season 963 drivers with endurance specialists filling the Michelin Endurance Cup rounds.

Overview

Kevin Estre and Laurens Vanthoor move from the shuttered WEC program to share the No. 6 Porsche 963 for the full IMSA season, with Matt Campbell assigned to endurance duties.
Felipe Nasr remains a full‑season driver in the No. 7 alongside new teammate Julien Andlauer, as Laurin Heinrich takes the third‑driver role for long‑distance events.
Campbell and Heinrich are slated for the endurance races, including the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the Twelve Hours of Sebring and Petit Le Mans.
The announcement reflects Porsche’s post‑WEC downsizing, cutting its pool from eight full‑time LMDh seats across two series to four full‑season roles focused on IMSA.
Mathieu Jaminet departs to Genesis’ Hypercar project, while Michael Christensen and Nick Tandy are absent from the roster, with reporting indicating Tandy is expected to shift to GT‑only duties; potential fourth drivers for Daytona are unconfirmed, with Penske IndyCar names linked in reports.