[Fumes]

Wow.

https://rennlist.com/articles/porsch...mpaign=content

from the piece...

After a triumphant return to the World Endurance Championship’s top-tier LMP1 class, Porsche has announced that it is planning to exit the series after the end of this season. The news follows a prior announcement that they would depart after the 2018 season, now opting to leave one year earlier.

This comes after Audi opted to leave LMP1 at the end of last year. With only Toyota left in LMP1, the future of the class is uncertain.

Starting in 2019, Porsche intends to compete in Formula E, the cutting-edge, all-electric racing series. When you think about it, it’s a logical progression for Porsche to go from the successful hybrid electric 919 race car to a full-electric Formula E car. Simply put, they proved their success and dominance and are prepared to move on.

Audi is also now competing in Formula E. It’s a good image booster for both companies, who, as part of the Volkswagen group, were on the fringes of the massive Dieselgate scandal that recently rocked the industry. Mercedes-Benz has recently announced that they are joining Formula E in 2019 as well.