Porsche Penske Motorsport will run an Apple Computer-inspired livery at IMSA’s Laguna Seca race, continuing the partnership with the US tech giant.
The special wrap is based on the Porsche 935 K3, which competed in major events including the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1980.
The one-off design celebrates two anniversaries at the same time: 75 years of Porsche Motorsport and 50 years of Apple.
The two works Porsche 963 feature not only the “Apple Computer” lettering but also distinctive coloured stripes in green, yellow, two shades of red, as well as purple and blue.
The whole IMSA race weekend at Laguna Seca will have a throwback feel, with other teams competing in retro liveries and a variety of fan events taking place both on and off the famed Californian circuit alongside the 160-minute race.
This livery is the second Apple collaboration after the cars wore an Apple Music colour scheme at Long Beach.
For the third round of the 2026
The partnership between Apple Music and Porsche dates back to 2019, when built-in Apple Music was introduced in the Porsche Taycan.
While carrying the special colours, the #6 car of
The team finished one-two at the opening two rounds at Daytona and Sebring, and the #7 car driven by
The livery
The historic Laguna Seca livery pays tribute to the very first collaboration between Apple and Porsche.
A Porsche race car first carried Apple colours back in the 1980 season, when the US-based customer team Dick Barbour Racing entered an appropriately liveried 935 K3, including an appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
It was at that very venue that Porsche Motorsport’s success story began in 1951 with a class victory for the 356 SL.
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca marks the ideal location to run the second livery, with Apple’s headquarters also located in California.
The company’s Cupertino base sits around 127 km / 80 mi north of the track, just outside the city of San Francisco.
In addition, the historic circuit regularly hosts the Porsche Rennsport Reunion, the largest gathering of Porsche enthusiasts in North America.
“The partnership between Porsche and Apple is an exceptionally good fit,” explains Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President Porsche Motorsport.
“The histories of the two companies share many striking similarities.
“Early successes were achieved by small groups of passionate enthusiasts. In both cases, products emerged within a short period of time that would go on to represent their respective brands worldwide.
“What began with the debut of the Porsche 911 at the 1963 IAA Motor Show is mirrored by the Apple Computer: both are icons that stand for innovation and continuous development by experts in Zuffenhausen, Weissach and Cupertino.
“This is particularly true of Porsche Motorsport, where innovations have been created since 1951 under the highest competitive demands.”
For the Long Beach race, the Apple Music livery adorned both cars, with the #6 car featuring a white rear wing, rear view mirrors, windscreen and fin, while the #7 car had black detailing.
Porsche and Apple Music have maintained a close partnership in the automotive sector since 2019.
With the launch of the Porsche Taycan, the German manufacturer became the first to offer Apple Music built-in, delivering a fully integrated music streaming experience.
Through the Porsche Advanced Cockpit, customers enjoy seamless access – free for six months – to a catalogue of over 100 million tracks.
The Laguna Seca race
Porsche’s factory squad heads into round four at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca as the championship leader in IMSA after another strong showing at Long Beach.
Estre and Vanthoor took their third podium in a row at the iconic temporary street circuit near Los Angeles, while the #7 car also scored a strong points haul.
Alongside IMSA, the IndyCar Series also raced in Long Beach, with Porsche partner Team Penske fielding three entries.
Porsche Penske Motorsport leads the teams’ standings, while Porsche also leads the constructors’ championship.
The legendary Californian circuit at Laguna Seca features the world-famous Corkscrew corner that descends nearly 60 feet in just 450 feet of asphalt, and is one of motorsport’s most challenging sections.
The #6 car took victory at the track last year, leading a Porsche Penske Motorsport 1-2, and the team will be fighting to repeat that in 2026.
