Walls to take on Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East

After finishing a close second in Australia, Jackson Walls is turning his attention to the upcoming Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East.

Walls will team up with powerhouse Lechner Racing to make his debut in the six-round championship that has just begun.

The series started at Bahrain in November where Theo Overhauls and Robert De Haan took the wins.

Walls will join the field at this weekend’s second round also at Sakhir International Circuit.

The Aussie will continue driving the Objective Racing supported Porsche 992 GT3 Cup car for the remainder of the season which travels to Dubai and Abu Dhabi before a high-profile finish to the year.

Jackson Walls was a consistent front runner all year and finished second in the 2023 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia season. Image: Mark Horsburgh

The final two rounds will be in the Formula 1 spotlight at the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix.

Walls arrives after a successful 2023 Carrera Cup Australia campaign where he came a close second to Callum Hedge with one win at Albert Park and 10 podium finishes.

Now with the opportunity to race on the global stage, Walls is ready to take it with both hands.

“It’s a cool opportunity that has come along,” Walls said.

“I’m excited and can’t wait to get started with everyone and meet people I’ve been talking on the phone to for the last month or two now.

Jackson Walls charging through turn 1 at Townsville. Image: Mark Horsburgh

“This all came about at Bathurst after speaking with Harri (Jones) and he mentioned how it really benefited him as preparation for Porsche Supercup and Carrera Cup Germany. 

“I got an introduction and from there we decided we were going to do it.”

Walls is particularly excited to race for Lechner Racing, which is the biggest Porsche team on the planet with 15 Porsche drivers titles.

“I’ve got so much to learn still and racing with a team like Lechner, who have won so many drivers, teams and rookie championships as they have done.

“It’s just going to be so good to take in and the take out anything I can into whatever else I do in the future, particularly in the next year or so. I’m just going to soak it all in.

“For me, It’s the mileage, the laps and all these things to keep me as sharp as possible when people wouldn’t usually be racing.

“Thanks to my Dad (former Carrera Cup racer, Tony) for letting me do this and giving me the opportunity, I’m super fortunate for that and forever grateful. We’re still working on a few things for 2024 but this is a good start.”

Jackson Walls will race in grey in the Middle East.

Walls will be easily recognisable on track racing the familiar Objective Racing livery, but with a twist as the traditional black has been replaced by grey.

“The livery is different and it’s the first time ever it hasn’t been a mainly black car or go-kart!” Walls said.

“It came about in a funny way; I sent them the render of our current car and they sent us back a few different ones as suggestions and we went for the grey option. 

“It’s something different, hopefully will look cool and perhaps not as hot as the black car!”

Practice and qualifying takes place before the two races around the Sakhir International Circuit this weekend.

2023 Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East Championship calendar

Round 1 – Bahrain: Completed

Round 2 – Bahrain: December 15-16

Round 3 – Dubai: January 20-21

Round 4 – Abu Dhabi: January 27-28

Round 5 – Bahrain: February 29-March 2

Round 6 – Saudi Arabia: March 7-9

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