P1racenews AI automatic summary:
"Hard decision" for WEC to turn down Vanwall’s 2024 entry
CEO Lequein expressed admiration for the team, but did not provide specific details as to why the entry for Vanwall Vandervell 680 was rejected by the selection committee for the 2024 WEC. The decision was made based on the limited number of cars that could be accepted, and the committee’s assessment of various criteria outlined in the sporting regulations. These criteria include the entrant’s track record, their interest in the championship, regular participation, and financial situation. Additionally, the top class of the WEC is reserved for manufacturers of road cars, and competitors must submit a presentation dossier including information on the brand. Vanwall, previously known as ByKolles Racing, has an electric SUV and has announced road-going and track day versions of its LMH. Colin Kolles, the team boss, declined to comment on the rejection but mentioned that the new version of the Vandervell 680 is finished and waiting for the delivery of the turbo engine for testing. ByKolles previously raced in the WEC with different car models before introducing its own design in LMP1 in 2014.
