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Driver compensation ballast rules have been introduced to both the FIA WEC’s Hypercar and LMGT3 classes in time for the 2025 season opener in Qatar on Friday. These new rules, which aim to el…
New driver compensation ballast rules have been implemented in both the FIA WEC’s Hypercar and LMGT3 classes for the 2025 season opener in Qatar on Friday. These rules aim to address the disadvantage faced by driver crews with heavier or taller members. Crews with an average weight under the set 82 kg mark will have ballast added to their car. The average weight is calculated by summing the individual weights of three drivers and dividing by three. Ballast amount is rounded up to the nearest integer if necessary. In Hypercar, ballast must be placed in designated positions within the car’s wheelbase, respecting weight distribution. LMGT3 cars must position ballast in the cockpit’s designated box. Technical delegates can conduct random spot checks on driver weights before qualifying, with penalties for discrepancies. Teams are responsible for calculating and applying the correct compensated minimum car weight and ballast. The detailed bulletin with these rules can be accessed online.
