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WEC to adopt Hyperpole qualifying format at all rounds from 2024
Starting from next season, the World Endurance Championship (WEC) will have two classes: Hypercar and LMGT3. Both classes will have two qualifying sessions per regular round. The fastest 10 cars from a 12-minute qualifying period will proceed to the Hyperpole session, which lasts for 10 minutes and determines the first five rows of the grid in each class. This new qualifying format was approved by the World Motor Sport Council. In this format, all cars in all classes will participate in a one-hour qualifying session on Wednesday evening at Le Mans, with the fastest six in each class advancing to the 30-minute Hyperpole session on Thursday. The WEC will have only two categories next year, excluding LMP2, except at Le Mans, and it is currently unknown if the Hyperpole format will be modified for next year’s Le Mans round. The regulations for the LMGT3 division, which will replace GTE Am from next year, have been approved by the WMSC. Additionally, the FIA GT3 regulations will be adapted for the WEC, including the introduction of luminescent number panels and leader lights for the top three cars in class. Aston Martin’s commitment to enter the Hypercar class from 2025 was also acknowledged by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
Source: motorsport
