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Toyota gets double BoP hit for 2024 WEC opener in Qatar
The GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar by the Japanese manufacturer will have increased weight and reduced power for the 2024 season compared to the 2023 campaign. The Hypercar class Balance of Performance sets the minimum weight at 1089kg and maximum power at 510kW. The Qatar 1812Km race, running for a maximum of 10 hours, will take place on 2 March. Ferrari’s 499P LMH has lost power and Porsche has seen a significant reduction in power and increase in weight. Cadillac V-Series.R also faces power reduction and weight increase. Peugeot’s 9X8 LMH has lost weight while Alpine’s A424 is the heaviest but most powerful among the new cars entering the championship. The FIA and ACO aim to simplify the Balance of Performance system in the Hypercar class for the 2024 season despite opposition from some manufacturers. The BoP changes for the 2024 season have been released without detailed explanations, setting the rules “until further notice.”
