Sebastien Buemi criticizes the current Le Mans 24 Hours safety car rules, claiming they disadvantage the best competitors, citing Toyota’s misfortune in the 2023 and 2024 races due to the single safety car system. Buemi believes that the current rules reset the race too much, favoring luck over skill, and diminishing the value of a strong and consistent performance.
On the other hand, Sebastien Bourdais believes that the new safety car rules are an improvement over the previous system with multiple safety cars, recalling instances when the old rules disrupted competitive racing, especially in the GTE Pro category. Bourdais emphasizes the importance of providing fans with an engaging and fair race environment, which the single safety car system aims to achieve.
Buemi expresses frustration that the current rules discourage early aggressive driving and place a greater emphasis on luck rather than skill, making it challenging for teams to maintain their lead throughout the race. He voices his concern that the current safety car rules diminish the value of taking risks and performing well in the early stages of the race.
In contrast, Bourdais supports the idea of the single safety car system because it promotes fair competition and enhances the overall racing experience for spectators. Both drivers provide contrasting perspectives on the impact of safety car regulations on the competitiveness and strategy of the iconic Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race.
