Part 2 - Racing, Politics and Power: Why Porsche’s WEC Threat Isn’t Really About Money

22/09/2025 21 min Temporada 3 Episodio 9
Part 2 - Racing, Politics and Power: Why Porsche’s WEC Threat Isn’t Really About Money

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Relevant links for this episode:Racing, Politics and Power: Why Porsche's WEC Threat Isn't Really About MoneySign up for the Return On Racing newsletterIn Part 2 of our deep dive on Porsche potentially leaving the WEC, we move past the headlines and onto the real battleground: the rules and politics that shape motorsport.This episode explores:Why Balance of Performance (BoP) is disliked yet essential in today’s WECThe long-term fight over LMH vs. LMDh convergence, and why Porsche care so muchLessons from IndyCar’s “Split” and why technical fragmentation is so dangerousHow Porsche’s public comments may be less about leaving, and more about bargaining powerAre Porsche's comments a true reflection of their thoughts on technical issues, or are they an attempt to utilize the raw power of their racing heritage and reputation?Contact the show: [email protected] to you by the Motorsports Sponsorship Accelerator, the most cutting-edge resource to help you learn how to develop meaningful sponsorship relationships. To contact Return On Racing, please send an email to [email protected]

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