Porsche Michelin Supercup
| Category | One-make racing stock production car by Porsche |
|---|---|
| Country | International |
| Inaugural season | 1993 |
| Drivers | 16 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Constructors | Porsche |
| Tyre suppliers | Michelin |
| Drivers' champion |
 Sven Müller
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| Teams' champion |
 Lechner MSG Racing Team
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| Official website | porsche.com/international |
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The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup (known as Porsche Michelin Supercup prior to 2007) is the international motor racing series supporting the FIA Formula One World Championship organized by Porsche AG.
Porsche Supercup drivers compete in identical Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars. On average, 24 race cars take part in each race. Most circuits visited by the series are European, although circuits in Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and the United States have been included in the calendar as well.
In the Porsche Supercup the 911 GT3 Cup type 991 is used - a car based on the Porsche 911 (991) GT3. All vehicles are technically identical: 460 hp, Esso 98 RON unleaded, sequential six-speed paddle-shift gearbox, aero pack and Performance Friction Brakes.
Two sets of slick tyres may be used per car and weekend. The number of wet tyres is unlimited. The tyres are identical for all competitors and are not permitted to be pre-warmed or chemically treated.
Points are assigned to the first 15 finishers of each race and all races count. To receive points a driver must compete in multiple races per season. Since 2008, there have been two bonus points awarded for the driver who secures pole position in qualifying.
The points of the two best drivers of each team are added up. At the end of the season Porsche rewards the three best placed teams with prize money.
In 2006 and 2007, Porsche AG pays around 820,000 euros to drivers and teams. Per race the winner receives 9,000 euros, the runner-up 7,500 euros and the third placed driver 6,500 euros. For a 15th place 1,400 euros are paid. Additionally, the 2006 or 2007 champion receives a Porsche road car. The driver with the fastest laps will be given a premium watch from Porsche Design.
In 2015, Porsche says it pays "more than 730,000 Euros in prize money to drivers and teams. In addition, the overall winner receives a special prize. The winner of the rookie classification receives an additional prize of 30,000 Euros providing he/she reregisters for the following year’s Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup."
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