Porsche supports Stephane Ratel's concerns over GT3 direction
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:38 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Porsche Motorsport chief Thomas Laudenbach has expressed support for SRO boss Stephane Ratel regarding the future of GT3 racing. Laudenbach highlighted the need for all manufacturers to return to GT3's origins in light of Ratel's warnings about the growing threats faced by the category. These concerns are starting to gain traction among other manufacturers involved, indicating a potential shift in the industry's focus. Further discussions are expected among stakeholders to address these issues.
- •Thomas Laudenbach backs Stephane Ratel's concerns
- •Ratel warns about threats to GT3 racing
- •Support for returning to GT3's roots grows
- •Discussions expected among GT3 stakeholders
- 1:38 PMMotorsport.com — Porsche backs Stephane Ratel over GT3's direction: "We don't want prototypes"
"Porsche Motorsport chief Thomas Laudenbach has backed SRO boss Stephane Ratel’s concerns over the direction the category is taking, calling for everyone – including new manufacturers – to return to its roots. Ratel’s warning over the growing threats facing GT3 racing has made waves and is beginning to receive support from manufacturers involved in the category. The Frenchman has ...Keep reading
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