After a thrilling battle between Porsche and Audi, the two Porsche 919 Hybrid crossed the finish line in first and fourth place at the Six Hours race in Mexico on September 3rd. With the twisty 4.304-kilometre long circuit and the numerous classes going at different speeds, the race was an action packed success with lapping and overtaking manoeuvres. The fastest race lap on the 4.304-kilometre Formula One track was achieved at superfast speed by Chopard’s ambassador Brendon Hartley in 1:25.880 minutes on lap 114.
For the third year in a row, Chopard is the Official Timing Partner of Porsche Motorsport. This year, at Le Mans, Chopard unveiled a new watch inspired by the Porsche 919 Hybrid 2016 prototype car, the Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Black Edition, a 100-piece limited serie. Designed like an authentic engine, this model flies high the banner of the new Porsche prototype by picking up its aesthetic codes. The watch was presented for the first time in America.
