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By Stephen Kilbey - Oct 31, 2025, 8:13 AM ET

Jaminet and Porsche part ways

Mathieu Jaminet is set to leave his role as a works driver at Porsche at the end of the 2025 season, the German brand has announced. It marks the end of a remarkable journey with the OEM for the Frenchman, with whom he rose through the ranks from a junior role to IMSA GTP title-winning factory driver.

"The decision to leave Porsche at the end of this year was anything but easy for me," he said. "But there are moments in life that offer new opportunities and present new challenges. Such a moment has come for me. I will always be grateful to Porsche for all the opportunities and possibilities it has given me.

"I was able to progress from Porsche Junior to works driver and, in the process, was trained to become a professional and reasonably successful racing driver. The Porsche brand will always remain in my heart, as will the countless people I have worked with in Weissach and in the race teams. Thank you for everything! I will announce my plans for the future at a later date. If I have enough saved up, I may be able to buy a used Porsche and won't have to sell hot dogs on a street corner."

In Porsche GT machinery, the 31-year-old was a champion in Carrera Cup France in 2016, ADAC GT Masters champion in 2018 and then an IMSA GTD PRO title winner in 2022. He also took GT wins in the Rolex 24 At Daytona and Sebring 12 Hours with the brand during that stint.

Jaminet's most outstanding achievement, though, came after being promoted to IMSA GTP in 2023. In 2024, the second season of the 963 program, he finished second in the standings with two wins, then went a step further this year, winning the GTP championship alongside Matt Campbell.

With his full-season Australian teammate, Jaminet enjoyed a remarkably consistent season, finishing the year with a win, five further podiums and just one finish outside the top five en route to the title.

His final race as a works driver in a 963 is set to come next weekend in the FIA WEC season finale in Bahrain, which coincidentally is the final race for Porsche Penske Motorsport's factory Hypercar program. He will drive the No. 5 963 with Julien Andlauer and Hypercar debutant Laurin Heinrich.