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WEC grid could expand to 40 cars for 2024 season
The increase in entries in the Hypercar class and the introduction of the LMGT3 category for next season has prompted the organizers to consider expanding the grid from the current 36 cars. With the addition of BMW, Alpine, Lamborghini, and Isotta Fraschini in the series, as well as potentially extra cars from Cadillac and Porsche, there are expected to be over 20 cars in the Hypercar class alone. The ACO and FIA need a minimum of 16 grid slots for the LMGT3 category to accommodate multiple manufacturers. The decision to expand the grid is still a work in progress, as they need to consider the limited number of garages available at some tracks. Possible solutions include asking LMGT3 teams to run their two cars from a single pit, but the details are yet to be determined. This week, the plans will be discussed further in a meeting of the FIA’s Endurance Commission.
Source: Autosport.com
