Porsche Motorsport Australia have announced the appointment of Dr. Carl Le, OAM as the Medical Delicate for the Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia Championship.
Within a role that commenced at the recent Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Dr. Carl’s appointment will provide expert and consistent medical support for our competitors and teams across each round of the 2026 championship.
Dr. Carl has been the Permanent Medical Delegate for the Supercars Championship since 2008 and has held multiple rolls in International motorsport since 1998.
Dr. Carl’s will be positioned in the medical chase car for all of our on-track sessions and will provide support for competitors, team members and people associated with the Porsche family outside of on track sessions.
“We welcome to Dr. Carl to the championship in a role that while we hope we never need to lean on, we’re pleased to have regardless,” said Craig Nayda, Porsche Cars Australia Senior Motorsport Manager.
“Working closely with Dr. Carl enables us to ensure our competitors have the best possible support should an accident occur and they become in need Dr Carl’s services.
“He’s a well known and highly regarded part of the Supercars paddock so to know we have his support is great for our championship.
“It ensures they are supported from the moment of any incident, throughout treatment and then their recovery so it’s another way we can support our competitors and customers with the best possible service as a result of competing in the championship.”
Added Dr. Carl: “I’m pleased to work with the team at Porsche Motorsport and serve as their official Medical Delegate at Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia Championship rounds,” he said.
“My role is the same as it is for the Repco Supercars Championship: to provide the best possible medical care to competitors and the broader Porsche paddock, not just in the unfortunate event of an accident on-track but beyond that through treatment and recovery.
“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to work with such a professional championship and a great group of competitors in what is a very exciting year for the category. If they need me, I’ll be here.”
