Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel completed almost two grand prix distances over four stints in Porsche Penske Motorsport's 963 hypercar in testing at Aragon.
Vettel, the 53-time Formula 1 race winner, had previously driven PPM’s simulator in Flacht in Germany before a brief run at Porsche’s fabled Weissach test track on 21 March. In fair weather conditions at Aragon in Spain today, the 36-year-old completed 118 laps over four stints behind the wheel. 'Of course, I also keep an eye on other motorsport disciplines and know many drivers who are active in the WEC and Le Mans,” said Vettel.
The Porsche Penske Motorsport works team has won both the season opener of the North American IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, and this year's first WEC race in Qatar. Later this year, Porsche is aiming for its record-extending 20th overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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