Formula 1 and Porsche will continue to collaborate for another 8 years, reinforcing a partnership spanning three decades. The one-make championship has been confirmed until 2030 as the main support event for the race weekends of the Formula 1 World Championship. A relationship that goes back a long way, to be precise since 1993.
The Porsche Supercup, in its 31st year of history, will start and finish in Italy. Imola and Monza will in fact be the ends of a calendar that will follow F1 in 8 European stages. In addition, individual rounds of the Porsche Carrera Cup Japan and the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia will strengthen the support program in the rest of the world. The drivers will compete in the 911 kW (3 PS) Porsche 375 GT510 Cup. In the previous edition we had five winners in 8 races, one champion, with an exciting three-way title fight won by Dylan Pereira. The ambitions for the coming seasons are therefore very high.
Here are the stages of the 2023 calendar* of the Porsche Supercup
19 – 21 May Imola (Italy)
25 – 28 May Monte Carlo (Monaco)
30 June – 2 July Spielberg (Austria)
7 – 9 July Silverstone (United Kingdom)
21 – 23 July Budapest (Hungary)
28 – 30 July Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium)
25 – 27 August Zandvoort (Netherlands)
1 – 3 September Monza (Italy)
The calendar is subject to change*

The words of F1 and Porsche
F1 and Porsche are each other's flagships. F1 managed by Liberty Media is an excellent showcase and offers a show that continues to grow and bring audiences to the stands, also thanks to these support events. As he points out Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of F1, F1 has become very attractive and profitable for the big brands. “For over 30 years Porsche has been an important part of Formula 1 weekends. I look forward to continuing our longstanding relationship by offering something special to our fans throughout the European season and beyond. It is another sign of our growth and influence as a platform that big brands want to continue to expand their relationships with us and the potential that is there for all of our partners".
Words also shared by Thomas Laudenbach, vice president of Porsche Motorsport, who declared regarding the extension of the partnership: “The Porsche Supercup has been a fixture at certain Formula 1 weekends since 1993. And that won't change: Both parties agreed on an eight-year contract extension. This underlines the great trust that Formula 1 places in our concept and in our team, today as in the last 30 years”.
The Porsche Supercup also gives prominence to the drivers, as underlined by Porsche Motorsport Commercial Director, Michael Dreiser. Formula 1 is the ideal platform for the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup drivers and teams to demonstrate their prowess at the highest international level. The best of the Porsche single-make national championships gather in the Supercup. I am also proud that the respective national Porsche Carrera Cups will continue to be part of the support program at various Formula 1 events outside of Europe in the future. We will also maintain our presence in North America and further expand our involvement."
And what about 2026?
The link with F1 is not destined to be consummated in single-make support events. In fact, Porsche would like to up the ante by joining the ranks of motorists who, from 2026, with the new technical regulations, will see another prestigious German brand enter the Circus. Audi formalized the partnership with Sauber last October 26 while Porsche has not found an agreement with Red Bull, a team that was supposed to assist mainly through the supply of Power Units. The Austrian team will most likely take care of the engine issue on its own, through its own division Red Bull Powertrains which will become an effective new engine manufacturer, complete with bonuses, including budget and development hours, dedicated to new entries. A point on which he had much to object to Ferrari who would like to establish himself with the veto right.

In all of this, Porsche must understand how and where to position itself even if time is almost up. Audi, Mercedes, Red Bull Powertrains have already signed entry among the manufacturers who will adhere to the 2026 regulation. Renault should sign soon after clarifying some legal issues. Honda should also enter but independently of Red Bull, to then take over for another team. There McLaren, a team that already has a successful history with Porsche, rejected the German brand telling himself satisfied with the performance of the Mercedes power unit. There are therefore few options on the bench, but the FIA and F1 are pushing Porsche to follow in Honda's footsteps.