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Introduction of a category for hydrogen-powered race cars at the Le Mans 24 Hours is being delayed a year to 2027, says Pierre Fillon, president of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest. Fillon cited hurd…
Pierre Fillon, president of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), has announced that the introduction of a category for hydrogen-powered race cars at the Le Mans 24 Hours will be delayed until 2027. This decision was made due to safety concerns, as more time is needed to address these issues. Fillon stated that 2026 is not a realistic timeline and that 2027 is a more feasible target. He also clarified that the ACO-led MissionH24 electric-hydrogen prototype, which will begin track testing in early 2025, is separate from the Le Mans hydrogen program and is primarily focused on GT3 target performance. It remains uncertain how much interest there is from manufacturers for the new Hydrogen category, as the current hybrid-powered LMH and LMDh rulesets are already gaining popularity. Toyota and Hyundai have shown interest in hydrogen-powered vehicles, but their participation in Le Mans is yet to be confirmed.
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