Porsche has officially filled the top spot in its GT3 department just as it cuts thousands of jobs. Maximilian Muller took over as Project Manager GT3 R at the end of February. This move comes while the company plans to slash 5,000 total roles by 2035. The Weissach site faces a massive drop from 6,000 staff down to 4,000. It is a bold step to keep the racing program strong while the rest of the company shrinks.
A New Face for a Tough Year
The timing is tight, but the decision is clear. A Porsche spokesperson confirmed the change in writing. “Maximilian Muller officially took over the function of Project Manager GT3 R at Porsche Motorsport at the end of February,” the statement read, according to Motorsport. Muller is 38 years old and has spent over 13 years inside the motorsport department. He knows the GT race support side well. Now he handles the big picture, including talks with organizers and series promoters like the ADAC.
It was not always certain this job would be filled at all. After Sebastian Golz left in late January 2026, the plan was to leave the role empty. That changed fast once the team realized they needed a leader. Andreas Singer stepped in for a while. He is the son of legendary aerodynamicist Norbert Singer. Singer handles the technical side as the development lead, but Muller is the public face. This split seems smart for a company under pressure.
The Driver Who Lived the Dream
While the executives shuffle roles, the drivers are living out their biggest wishes. The Seyffarth team made a surprise return to the DTM at the Sachsenring. They brought back an Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo2 just days before the race. Car number 77 will be driven by 21-year-old Simon Connor Primm. He is a local hero from Saxony who has raced karts and won titles in GT4 Germany.
Primm knows how rare this chance is. In 2022, he moved from karts to GT racing and rose rapidly through the standings. Five years ago, I was still competing in karts, states driver Primm before his DTM debut. My great dream was to one day drive in the DTM myself. This is just mega for me. The Seyffarth team boss, Tobias Seyffarth, knows Primm well from their time in the ADAC GT Masters together.
Primm is not eligible for points in this guest entry, but the appearance matters. It means the 2026 DTM season will not happen without Audi. The team skipped a test at Sachsenring just two weeks prior because they thought the entry was cancelled. A last-minute change of plans brought them back. “I feel great having the opportunity with Audi now, I am motivated and really looking forward to it,” says a happy Primm, according to Motorsport. He now occupies eleventh place within the championship.
Why This Mix of News Matters
These two stories show the real state of motorsport right now. One side is cutting costs and trimming the fat. The other side is investing in young talent and keeping the grid full. Muller takes the wheel of the GT3 program as the company cuts 2,000 jobs at its main site. Primm gets a shot at the big leagues while the team scrambles to get a car ready. It is a world of high stakes and quick decisions.
The Weissach site is the heart of Porsche racing. Reducing staff there from 6,000 to 4,000 is a huge shift. Yet, they found a man to lead the GT3 R project. They also found a way to get an Audi back on the track. The numbers tell the story of a company in transition. Five thousand jobs are gone by 2035, but the racing spirit remains. The grid at the Sachsenring will have cars from nine different manufacturers. That is a sign of health even in hard times.
The future of GT racing looks different than the past. It is leaner, but it is still here. Muller and Singer will have to do more with less. Primm will have to prove he can handle the pressure of the DTM. The ADAC confirmed the Audi entry officially. The team knows the new tires from tests in Vallelunga. The performance pit stops will be the biggest challenge for them. But the car is on the grid, and the driver is ready to go. That is what counts.
