P1racenews AI automatic summary:
"Hard decision" for WEC to turn down Vanwall’s 2024 entry
Vanwall Racing’s entry for a solo Vanwall Vandervell 680 Le Mans Hypercar was rejected by the selection committee for the 2024 WEC entry list. CEO Lequein expressed admiration and respect for the team but did not provide specific details for the rejection. The selection committee had to make difficult decisions due to the limited number of cars that can be accepted. The criteria for entries in the Hypercar class include the entrant’s track record, interest in the championship, regular participation, and the team’s financial situation. Vanwall Racing’s entry did not meet some of these criteria. Vanwall, formerly known as ByKolles Racing, has an electric SUV available for sale and has announced road-going and track-day versions of its LMH. Team boss Colin Kolles did not comment on the rejection but mentioned that the new version of the Vandervell 680 with a new turbocharged engine is finished and awaits testing. ByKolles has a history in the WEC, having raced in various classes since 2009.
