No Fuel-per-Lap Limits for LMP1 Privateers
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Ahead of the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, the WEC has removed the per-lap fuel allocations for LMP1 Privateer cars to try and bring the competition closer together.
The British manufacturer Ginetta returned to the track with their G60 LMP1 car at the three-day Aragon test in a bid to find a team to supply for the 2019/20 FIA World Endurance Championship.
Jenson Button has confirmed that he will not return to SMP Racing for the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans.
At the end of the 2019 racing year, Ford Performance will seize their GTE programs in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship.
The 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans will see the races largest grid to date as the ACO have extended the usual 60-strong grid to accommodate 62 cars.
The World Endurance Championship, FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest have revised the ‘Hypercar’ regulations to move away from ‘DRS’ style aerodynamics in a bid to bring in more road-hypercars for the 2020/21 season.
At the 2019 FIA World Endurance Championship, it was stated that the confirmation of the race returning in 2020 would come quickly. Now, over two weeks after the race, the fact no announcement has been made could be seen as a cause for concern when looking at the 2019/20 calendar.
Toyota Gazoo Racing claimed a lights-to-flag one-two at the inaugural FIA World Endurance Championship 1,000 Miles of Sebring, whilst the GTE Pro cars delivered an eight-hour battle for the podium.
Fernando Alonso claimed the lap record at the Sebring International Speedway on his way to helping Toyota Gazoo Racing take their sixth consecutive one-two lock out of the FIA World Endurance Championship Super Season.
Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK #67 claimed the final fastest lap in LM GTE Pro whilst Toyota Gazoo Racing took the triple and secured their third one-two of the weekend.
After the first two free practice sessions of the FIA World Endurance Championship’s 1,000 Miles of Sebring, Toyota Gazoo Racing and Aston Martin Racing consistently dominated their respective classes.
The final 14 24 Hours of Le Mans entries have been announced ahead of the race occurring in three months time.
The initial 42-car entry list has been revealed for the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans.
As the FIA World Endurance Championship prepares to return to the track after a three-month gap, the LMP1 Privateer ByKolles Racing is not on the entry list for the 1,000 Miles of Sebring.
As part of their annual motorsport statement, Toyota Gazoo Racing have confirmed that they will remain in the FIA World Endurance Championship for the 2019/20 season.
For the return of the FIA World Endurance Championship next month, Andre Lotterer’s seat in the #1 Rebellion Racing will be filled by Mathias Beche due to Formula E simulator clashes.
A partnership between the ACO and GreenGT has founded a new race team H24Racing; a team looking to pioneer the way to hydrogen-electric power and racing into the future.
