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Toyota gets double BoP hit for 2024 WEC opener in Qatar
The Japanese manufacturer’s GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar will have a weight increase of 9kg and a maximum power reduction of 4kW or 5.3bhp for the 2024 season, according to the Balance of Performance rules.
The minimum weight for the GR010 has been set at 1089kg, with a maximum power limit of 510kW, as disclosed before the official pre-season Prologue test in Qatar.
The upcoming Qatar 1812Km race will have a maximum duration of 10 hours and will be held on Saturday, 2nd March, after the official test.
Other competitors like Ferrari, Porsche, Cadillac, and Peugeot have also experienced adjustments to their power and weight configurations following the BoP rules.
The FIA and ACO have proposed changes to the BoP management system for the Hypercar class, aiming for a more streamlined and transparent approach amidst differing opinions from manufacturers.
Last year’s BoP revisions for LMHs and LMDhs were limited initially but underwent significant changes before the Le Mans event in June, prompting discussions on a revised system for the 2024 season.
