Porsche reviews WEC's 2030 Hypercar rules, avoids comeback commitment
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Porsche has responded positively to the new 2030 regulations for the World Endurance Championship's Hypercar class but refrained from confirming a return to competition. At a recent press conference leading up to the Le Mans 24 Hours, the FIA and ACO detailed the upcoming unified ruleset for Hypercar and the IMSA SportsCar Championship. Porsche, which exited the Hypercar class after the previous season, emphasized that while the significant regulatory change is encouraging, several other factors will influence any decision regarding a potential comeback. The brand's motorsport head, Thomas Laudenbach, acknowledged the improvements but stated that expectations for a return before 2030 should not be anticipated.
- •Porsche welcomes 2030 WEC Hypercar regulations as a significant step.
- •The new rules will unify LMDh and LMH platforms for easier balance of performance.
- •Porsche exited the Hypercar class in 2025 after three seasons.
- •Thomas Laudenbach highlights several factors must be met for a return.
- •Porsche does not plan to return before 2030.
- 1:01 PMRacer — Porsche open to potential Hypercar return
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Porsche says 2030 WEC Hypercar rules mark “significant step” but no decision on comeback
- 11:00 AMMotorsport.com — Porsche says 2030 WEC Hypercar rules mark “significant step” but no decision on comeback
"Porsche says the new 2030 regulations could influence its future in the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class, but insists it can’t comment on a comeback just yet. On the eve of last weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours, the FIA and the ACO outlined how the next-generation cars in Hypercar and the IMSA SportsCar Championship could look. Read Also: WECHypercar manufacturers ...Keep reading
"Porsche Motorsport VP Laudenbach says the decision to end the brand's FIA WEC Hypercar effort remains unchanged, although he expressed positivity about the new ruleset announced for 2030.
"Porsche welcomes the direction the WEC is taking with next-gen Hypercar rules but stops short of committing to a return to the series’ top class
Sources
External links- RacerJun 17, 2026, 1:01 PMPorsche open to potential Hypercar return
Porsche Motorsport VP Laudenbach says the decision to end the brand's FIA WEC Hypercar effort remains unchanged, although he expressed positivity about the new ruleset announced for 2030.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 11:00 AMPorsche says 2030 WEC Hypercar rules mark “significant step” but no decision on comeback
Porsche welcomes the direction the WEC is taking with next-gen Hypercar rules but stops short of committing to a return to the series’ top class
- Motorsport.comJun 17, 2026, 11:00 AMPorsche says 2030 WEC Hypercar rules mark “significant step” but no decision on comeback
Porsche says the new 2030 regulations could influence its future in the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class, but insists it can’t comment on a comeback just yet. On the eve of last weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours, the FIA and the ACO outlined how the next-generation cars in Hypercar and the IMSA SportsCar Championship could look. Read Also: WECHypercar manufacturers ...Keep reading
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