Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel is set to test Porsche Penske Motorsport's 963 hypercar next week.
Vettel will take the wheel of the 963, which Porsche runs in collaboration with American powerhouse Penske, at a 36-hour test at MotorLand Aragon in Spain. The 36-year-old German has already turned his first laps of the prototype at Porsche's Weissach base following extensive simulator running. “I’m looking forward to testing the Porsche 963. I already got the chance to get a feel for the car during a rollout in Weissach,” said Vettel.
“There was no question for us that we’d be thrilled to support his request for an opportunity to test and provide him with extensive preparation and plenty of time to drive our hybrid prototype.' Vettel, who called time on his F1 career at the end of 2022, is known to have been in preliminary talks with Porsche customer team Jota last year over driving one of its 963 prototypes in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Eight images from Motherwell Photographic Society make it into union portfolioThey were invited to enter four images from four different authors in three different sections
Read more »
Aston Martin's Valkyrie Hypercar to Debut at Le Mans 24 Hours in 2023Aston Martin's plan to build a Hypercar to the World Endurance Championship's LMH rules will finally come to fruition as the Valkyrie is set to debut at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2023. The journey to this point has been filled with challenges and changes, including the formation of the LMDh formula and the takeover of Aston Martin Lagonda by a consortium led by Lawrence Stroll.
Read more »
Aston reserve Drugovich to make race return in European Le Mans SeriesAston Martin Formula 1 test and reserve driver Felipe Drugovich will return to racing in the European Le Mans Series this year with the Vector Sport squad.
Read more »
F1 Gossip: Verstappen has Vettel-like Red Bull escape clause?In the latest Formula 1 gossip, Helmut Marko has revealed that Max Verstappen has an escape clause in his contract should Red Bull take a downturn in competitiveness.
Read more »
Porsche deal named as catalyst for Red Bull Christian Horner-Helmut Marko issueRed Bull's internal strife dates back to the failed deal with Porsche, Ralf Schumacher says
Read more »
Sebastian Vettel's harsh verdict on Netflix’s Drive to SurviveVettel was a famously private individual during his successful F1 career...
Read more »