P1racenews AI automatic summary:
LMH and LMDh cars will stay well into the next decade.
The current generation LMH and LMDh prototypes are allowed to compete in the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class until 2032. This three-year extension was announced at the Automobile Club de l’Ouest’s press conference before the Le Mans 24 Hours. The success of the Hypercar class and the need for long-term stability were cited as reasons for this extension. Incoming manufacturers like Genesis, Ford, and McLaren can now benefit from a longer development cycle and a meaningful return on investment. These LMH regulations were introduced in 2021 to replace the costly and complex LMP1 cars. An extension until 2029 was granted a year ago at Le Mans, increasing the LMH regulations’ lifespan to 12 years. The FIA confirmed the extension of the homologation cycle for the Hypercar class until the end of the 2032 season, solidifying Hypercar as a lasting formula in endurance racing.
