Watch Porsche Say Goodbye to Audi's Le Mans Race Team and Try Not to Cry
Porsche has a great deal of respect for Audi and is showing it in a new video.
Three years ago, when Porsche announced it would be heading back to the 24 Hours of Le Mans and FIA World Endurance Championship, Audi went to its doorsteps (literally) and gave them a touching welcome. Now, Audi is pulling out of the FIA WEC after one of the most successful runs in motorsports history and Porsche has returned the favor with a tearful video of its own.
SEE ALSO: Audi Confirms It’s Ditching Le Mans for Formula E
Although both automakers fall under the Volkswagen Group, they’re still fierce competitors on and off the track.
Audi announced its plans to leave WEC earlier this year and confirmed it will shift its motorsports focus to Formula E. The company’s departure from one of the top series of motorsports proves just how costly Volkswagen’s diesel scandal has become.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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