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Several key regulatory changes for the FIA World Endurance Championship were announced at the annual ACO Friday Press Conference this morning at Le Mans, following ratification by the FIA World Mot…
Several key regulatory changes for the FIA World Endurance Championship were announced at the annual ACO Friday Press Conference at Le Mans. The main headline included extending the homologation cycle for current Hypercar class cars until the end of the 2029 season, to ensure stability and attract new manufacturers. Two additional development “Jokers” will be allowed for the 2028 and 2029 seasons. A ‘two car’ rule for the top class will be effective from the 2025 season onwards, requiring each manufacturer in the Hypercar category to enter a minimum of two cars for fair competition. Additional entries have increased the maximum grid size to 40 cars for races outside Le Mans. Next-gen LMP2 rules, originally set for 2026, have been postponed to 2028 due to ongoing discussions and feedback from current ELMS and Asian Le Mans Series teams. Further clarification is needed on new chassis and engine specifications for LMP2 beyond 2028.