Porsche Carrera Cup North America again supports the Formula One Grand Prix for the fourth-consecutive season with a pair of 40-minute races. The new-for-2026 combination of the Porsche 911 Cup (Type 992.2) and Pirelli P Zero DHG tire makes its first appearance on the 3.363-mile circuit built around Hard Rock Stadium.

The Porsche 911 Cup delivers circa 520 PS from a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter boxer engine shared with the unit used in the Porsche 911 GT3 road car. The car has already proven to be quicker and more practical than the prior-generation car thanks to refined aerodynamics, cockpit ergonomics and updated electronics along with a popular air conditioning system for driver comfort. The Type 992.2 car is featured in just four championships this season: Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, and Porsche Carrera Cup North America.

Of five winners (Yves Baltas swept the Pro class) from the 2025 races, only Scott Blind in the Solairus Aviation Masters class returns in 2026. Current point leader Tyler Maxson finished second in Miami’s race 1 in 2025, while Aaron Jeansonne, second in points, earned a pair of top-five finishes in the same weekend.

Porsche Esports Carrera Cup North America concluded its inaugural season at Road Atlanta with a clear statement from Coanda Esports, as champion Mitchell deJong led a 1–2–3 finish in the final round.

Already crowned champion before the green flag, deJong added a fifth win from six races with a controlled, lights-to-flag drive. From pole, he navigated a busy opening lap with teammates Michael Janney and Xander Reed slotted in behind to form a Coanda Esports train.

From there, the trio controlled the pace through the 40-minute journey

No decisive moves came at the front after the opening phase. DeJong managed the gap, Janney remained within reach without forcing an attack, and Reed held position to ensure the team maintained formation to the finish. The focus shifted from outright aggression to execution, with all three drivers avoiding mistakes as the race developed behind them.

“This is kind of what we had hoped we could accomplish. I can’t believe the pace that all three of us had.,” said deJong.

“I’m super proud of what we had there. It was a really clean race for us, just kind of getting through everything, and I’m glad we were able to get some redemption after a bit of drama last week.

“It’s been a really good season. I would have been happy just to win one race and be near the podium the rest of the time, so to come away with five wins is pretty crazy. You just never know with this style of racing – the draft, how close the times are – so to consistently qualify well and make the most of every situation, that’s what made the difference. I’m really proud of the team.”

With the GMG Racing team celebrating alongside in victory lane, Tom Sargent concluded a successful Porsche Carrera Cup North America one-off weekend with a Race 2 victory on Sunday morning at the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Having been behind the wheel of multiple Porsche racecars throughout his career, the new-for-2026 Porsche 911 Cup (Type 992.2) has proved to be a fit for the Australian driver.

After winning the Carrera Cup Race 1 on Saturday, Sargent – filling in for GMG’s Kyle Washington at the team’s hometown circuit – crossed the finish line on Sunday by nearly a second over runner-up Aaron Jeansonne.

“It’s really good, we achieved what we came here to do,” said the Porsche Motorsport North America Selected Driver.

“It wasn’t easy, that’s for sure. I really had to work for that one. Aaron had some really good speed there towards the end. I’m really fortunate I was able to build a big enough of a gap that I could maintain that and keep ahead.

“It’s so hard to pass around here, but big respect to those guys. A big thanks to EBOOST, Kyle Washington and GMG.”

Jeansonne (Kellymoss) finished second on Saturday ahead of Callum Hedge (JDX Racing), mirroring the Mobil Pro Class results the day prior. And as he did in Race 1, Hedge fended off a determined Tyler Maxson (TOPP Racing) for the final podium position by only a half-second.

Maxson remains the class championship leader by five points over Jeansonne after four rounds in 2026.

From coast-to-coast, Tom Sargent’s success in Porsche machinery keeps rolling, as he finished first during the Porsche Carrera Cup North America opening race at the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Running in the Mobil Pro class, Sargent led flag-to-flag en route to the win with hometown team GMG Racing – continuing his recent successes which included a Sebring IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship podium, a GT World Challenge by AWS class win at Sonoma and a European Le Mans Series victory in Barcelona. 

The Australian admitted Saturday’s victory aboard the new Porsche 911 Cup (Type 992.2) was particularly sweet after his last trip to the 1.968-mile circuit just a few years ago.

“I had a little bit of redemption after coming here in 2023,” said Sargent. 

“Unfortunately, I was leading and hit the wall, and lost the lead. It feels good to overcome that now because that’s been three years.”

“Big to do it for EBOOST and GMG in their home territory, and at one of the greatest street circuits,” said the Porsche Motorsport North America Selected Driver. “It’s super cool, the team did an amazing job and I’m very happy.”

Finishing second was Aaron Jeansonne (Kellymoss) after gaining the spot on Lap 1 over Callum Hedge (JDX Racing). The latter narrowly survived a last-minute battle with Tyler Maxson (TOPP Racing) by .338 seconds for the final podium position.

Tom Sargent qualified first in Porsche Carrera Cup North America Race Brew qualifying at the Grand Prix of Long Beach on Friday – continuing his amazing recent run of success across the globe in Porsche machinery.

The Porsche Motorsport North America Selected Driver’s recent successes include a podium finish in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Sebring with Wright Motorsport, a GT World Challenge by AWS class win with GMG Racing at Sonoma Raceway and a European Le Mans Series victory at Barcelona with Proton Competition – all aboard the new 2026-spec Porsche GT3 R.

In his first event with the Porsche 911 Cup (Type 992.2), Sargent posted the fastest time of one minute, 19.679 seconds – topping his fastest practice time earlier in the afternoon by .148 seconds.

It’s the Australian’s first appearance in the Porsche single-make series since finishing runner-up in the Pro class standings in 2023, the same year the series last visited southern California.

“There is always pressure,” said Sargent who was drafted into the GMG Racing machine for the weekend.

“To be honest, once I moved on from Carrera Cup, I didn’t think I was going to be back here. but it’s nice to be back…at one of the greatest street circuits there is.

“It was quite tight there in the end. I’m really happy with the laps, but a little bit of traffic hindered maybe some more performance we had. But, I think our racecar is really good and that is exciting.”

Starting behind Sargent will be Callum Hedge (JDX Racing) in second and Aaron Jeansonne (Kellymoss) in third.

Mitchell deJong finished 10th at Indianapolis to clinch the first-ever Porsche Esports Carrera Cup North America title, while Sean Campbell became the first driver other than deJong to earn a victory, winning Round 5 at the virtual Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

The race opened with the field tightly packed into Turn 1, with multiple cars running side-by-side through the opening sequence. DeJong and Xander Reed moved to the front early and controlled the pace, while a large lead group remained within reach on the straights.

For much of the first half, the order remained stable at the front. DeJong and Reed traded small advantages but stayed clear of immediate pressure, with the fight behind them building rather than breaking apart.

That changed dramatically with 18 minutes remaining.

Contact between deJong and Reed while battling for the lead broke up what had been another controlled run at the front for Coanda Esports. Both drivers dropped into traffic, handing the lead to Aiden Mataj and bringing a multi-car lead group back into contention.

Campbell avoided the incident and moved into position. He cleared Ross O’Connor for second, then closed on Mataj as the front two began to edge away.

Mitchell deJong delivered a remarkable performance to remain perfect in Porsche Esports Carrera Cup North America, making it four wins from four starts with a commanding and composed drive at Road America.

In a race defined by early chaos, constant slipstream battles, and relentless pressure, the Coanda Esports driver once again rose above it all, starting from pole and leading every lap to take victory ahead of Michael Janney and Antoine Lacharite.

The race began with immediate drama.

The field charged into Turn 1 nearly four-wide, with drivers fighting for position on the opening lap. Multiple contact incidents in turn one and again in turn three resulted in an early safety car to bring the field under control.

After returning to green with 30 minutes remaining, a pivotal moment came in the fight for the podium when Xander Reed made contact with Manuel Troncoso, who was running second at the time. The incident shuffled Troncoso down the order, dropping him several positions and out of podium contention in a race where track position was critical.

Porsche Motorsport North America continues to broaden the scope of its Porsche Mobil 1™ Female Driver Program in 2026, expanding beyond traditional Porsche one-make racing championships.

The evolution comes as Porsche and the Mobil 1™ brand approach a major milestone, with 2026 marking 30 years of global motorsport collaboration between the two brands.

Originally centered around Porsche’s one-make ladder, the program has evolved into a wider development platform this season, with drivers now competing in series including Porsche Carrera Cup North America, Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama, GT World Challenge America by AWS, Pirelli GT4 America, and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.

The 2026 roster reflects that expansion, featuring a diverse group of drivers across the sports car racing landscape:

• Sabré Cook – Porsche Carrera Cup North America
• Anna Cecchi – Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama
• Therese Lahlouh – GT World Challenge America
• Madeline Stewart – IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
• Loni Unser – Pirelli GT4 America
• Ashley Freiberg – Pirelli GT4 America
• Erika Hoffmann – Pirelli GT4 America

Mitchell deJong was forced to fight for his third consecutive Porsche Esports Carrera Cup North America victory, retaking the lead on the final lap at Watkins Glen to secure another Coanda Esports 1–2 finish ahead of Xander Reed.

Unlike the opening rounds, deJong remained under constant pressure at the front. He took the lead on the opening lap after qualifying second, but repeated safety car periods erased any advantage, repeatedly bringing Reed and the rest of the field back into contention.

The interruptions also led to incidents in the pack, eliminating several drivers, including real-world Porsche Carrera Cup North America racer Aaron Jeansonne in the opening phase.

Each restart placed deJong under renewed pressure. Reed remained close throughout, positioning himself for a late challenge as the race stayed tightly bunched into the closing laps.

With under three minutes to go, Reed made his move at the chicane to take the race lead only for deJong to take the top spot back on the following lap.