Success in endurance racing demands an extraordinary car and superhuman driving, but winning the world’s toughest and most famous endurance race repeatedly is the making of legends. 

Such is undoubtedly true of Jacky Ickx, who drove to victory for Porsche in the 24 Heures du Mans not once, but four times. Winning in 1976,v1977 and 1981 in the Porsche 936, and in 1982 driving the 956, Ickx helped establish the Porsche dominance of the event that would continue throughout the 1980s. 

Here he reflects on a car with which he shares his legendary status, and looks forward to Porsche’s return to endurance racing next year – and the remaking of a legend.

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Porsche and Spotlight Cinema Networks collaborated on a video contest where contestants illustrated Thrilling Contradictions through the art of film. Inspired by the new Porsche Panamera, Ross Cohen’s video “Fire and Ice” took the number one spot.

Another thrilling season in Italian racing, thanks to the one-make series Carrera Cup Italia, officially powered and promoted by Porsche Italia.
Six circuits for seven double headers of pure racing. Two rounds in France and Austria (in Magny-Cours and Red Bull Ring) added an international flair to the package.
Then, a challenge in the challenge thanks to the Trophy in 4 rounds between Carrera Cup Italy and Carrera Cup France, a huge event with 40 Porsche Cup cars on the same grid, won by the master driver Massimo Monti (Antonelli Motorsport).
Enrico Fulgenzi won the overall title and his team Heaven Motorsport won team honors. Second and third positions overall went to the rookie Alberto Cerqui (Ebimotors) and Gianluca Giraudi (Antonelli Motorsport). Finally, Alberto De Amicis was crowned Champion of the Michelin Cup.