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Behind the scenes with the Porsche GT Team at the greatest 24-hour classics

#91, Porsche GT Team, Porsche 911 RSR, LMGTE Pro, driven by: Richard Lietz, Gianmaria Bruni, Frederic Makowiecki on 12/06/2019 at the Le Mans 24H 2019

The #93 Porsche GT Team 911 RSR (GTE Pro) was driven by Patrick Pilet, Nick Tandy and Earl Bamber
Le Mans 24 Hours, 15-16 June 2019: The #93 Porsche GT Team 911 RSR (GTE Pro) driven by Patrick Pilet, Nick Tandy and Earl Bamber approaches the Dunlop Curves after completing the first lap of the race

Two of the world’s greatest endurance races for GT vehicles within eight days on back-to-back weekends show how Porsche Motorsport and its customer teams faced this extraordinary challenge during the 2019 season. Endurance, a stunning Porsche documentary available on YouTube and Amazon Prime, takes the viewer behind the scenes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (15/16 June 2019) and the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife (22/23 June 2019).

View of the paddock with cars following the Friday afternoon qualifying session
Nürburgring 24 Hours, 22-23 June 2019: View of the paddock with cars following the Friday afternoon qualifying session

These two endurance classics, just one week apart, put drivers, engineers and team managers under stresses seldom experienced in such a concentrated form, showing the pain and the glory of what such a tight schedule demands. The documentary outlines the background, challenges and tireless efforts of all parties through this excellent 90-minute film.

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