The 2026 9WERKS Awards Live & Grant Larson’s Design Secrets

The wait is over! In this very special episode of 9WERKS Radio, we take you live to the podium at Porsche Centre Bournemouth for the 2026 9WERKS Awards. Join Lee Sibley and Andy Brookes as we reveal the winners across nine categories, celebrating the very best of the UK Porsche industry. From the Tuthill 911K and Paragon Porsche to RPM Technik and Sir Chris Hoy, this episode is a celebration of the "Driven Not Hidden" mantra in its purest form.

The headline act of the evening, however, was our Guest of Honour: the legendary Grant Larson. In a fascinating and exclusive presentation recorded live on the night, Grant pulls back the curtain on a peerless 35-year career at Weissach.

In this episode, Grant Larson discusses:

• The Boxster Beginnings: How a single sketch saved Porsche in the early '90s and the secrets behind the 986’s DNA.
• Sonderwunsch Secrets: Grant’s massive impact on Porsche’s "Special Wish" department and the art of modern-day bespoke coachbuilding.
• Designing Icons: Insights into the creation of the Carrera GT, the 997, and the recent 992 Sport Classic.

Whether you were there on the night or are catching up from the driver's seat, this is a landmark recording in 9WERKS history.

THE 2026 WINNERS REVEALED:

• Best Marketplace Sales: Paragon Porsche
• Best Restomod: Tuthill 911K
• Best Porsche Servicing: RPM Technik
• Best Radio Guest: Sir Chris Hoy
• Best Porsche Content: Henry Catchpole
• Outstanding Customer Experience: Garage Therapy
• Best Event: Porsches By The Lake
• DNHC Personality Of The Year: Ben Bailey
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Grant Larson

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