Porsche 963s to Wear 911 GT1 Tribute Livery at 2026 12 Hours of Sebring

The look celebrates both the 30th anniversary of a partnership with Mobil 1 and the 75th anniversary of Porsche's motorsport endeavors.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 4:00pm

Porsche and Team Penske will field two Porsche 963 race cars in distinct takes on the same livery, both paying tribute to the 30-year anniversary of Porsche's racing relationship with Mobil 1. The liveries are inspired by the 911 GT1 racers from 1996, featuring blue, red, and white colored swirls over a white background.

Why it matters

This special livery is part of a larger 75th anniversary celebration of Porsche's motorsport endeavors. The factory Porsche 963 program has run six full seasons of racing over the past three years, and this is only the second ever alternate livery for these cars.

The details

The two 963 race cars will feature distinct blocks of color on top - one in the usual red seen on the team's typical factory livery, and the other in a unique shade of blue. The heavily favored Porsche Penske Motorsports team is coming off a third consecutive overall win at Daytona and is leading the championship, making this a key race for the manufacturer.

  • The 12 Hours of Sebring race will take place on March 18, 2026.
  • Porsche and Mobil 1 have had a 30-year racing partnership.

The players

Porsche

A German automobile manufacturer known for its high-performance sports cars and racing heritage.

Team Penske

An American professional racing team that has a long-standing partnership with Porsche in sports car racing.

Mobil 1

A brand of synthetic motor oil produced by ExxonMobil, which has had a 30-year racing partnership with Porsche.

Porsche 963

Porsche's latest top-level sports car racing prototype that has been competing in endurance races since 2023.

Porsche 911 GT1

A racing car based on the Porsche 911 sports car that competed in the 1990s, including in the 1996 season when it wore Mobil 1 livery.

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What’s next

Porsche Penske Motorsports will be looking to continue their strong start to the season with a win at the 12 Hours of Sebring, which would be Porsche's record-extending 20th victory at the legendary endurance race.

The takeaway

Porsche's special livery for the 12 Hours of Sebring pays homage to the brand's rich racing heritage and longstanding partnership with Mobil 1, showcasing the company's commitment to motorsport excellence as it celebrates 75 years of competition.