Former F1 Driver Shows Tennis Legends how to Drive a Porsche
In order to play tennis, one must have one ball, but in order to drive a Porsche the way WEC Champion, and former Formula One driver, Mark Webber, does—it requires two, big, balls.
That’s why Porsche put together a little meet and greet for these sportsmen during the Porsche Arena tennis championship, so tennis legends, Michael Stich and Michael Chang could get a little peek at Mark Webber’s office, and Webber see what it’s like to run around chasing a ball with a racket.
The venue for such demonstration was none other than Porsche’s home test-track in Weissach, Germany, and the means of a transportation, a mean-looking 911 Carrera Turbo S, and an agile and lightning-quick Porsche 718 Boxster S.
“Now I know why I’m a tennis player,” said Michael Stich after the test drive in the new Porsche 718 Boxster, the main prize for the winner of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. “It’s fascinating to see how the car is working every second.” Michael Chang was no less impressed: “Oh boy,” he said when getting out of the car. “I need some fresh air. Incredible, how Mark keeps the car under control.”
In the end, I’m sure Mark Webber wouldn’t mind piloting his Porsche Le Mans racer in tiny white shorts.
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