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Lamborghini is allegedly set for a complete withdrawal from the FIA World Endurance Championship after just one year in Hypercar and LMGT3.
According to a report by Dailysportscar, the Italian high performance automotive manufacturer is set to depart from the WEC.The Lamborghini Iron Lynx partnership committed to all WEC rounds during their first year of the LMDh programme, except for the 24 Hours of Daytona season-opener. Facing potential budgetary issues, Lamborghini reportedly cannot manage the WEC’s requirement to enter two Hypercars next year. As a result, they may choose to participate in IMSA, where manufacturers can enter a single car in the GTP class.Romain Grosjean’s accident at Circuit Paul Ricard in August 2023 set back Lamborghini’s project, with several setbacks during testing and races throughout the year. Despite retiring from multiple events, Lamborghini managed to score points at Le Mans but faced challenges in achieving podium finishes in both Hypercar and LMGT3 categories. The strained relationship between Iron Lynx and Lamborghini is leading to the withdrawal of the LMGT3 programme from the WEC, with uncertainties regarding who will continue running the effort for Lamborghini in IMSA.
