Porsche Out of LMP1
From sportscar365:
"Porsche has confirmed that it will pull the plug on its factory LMP1 program at the end of the FIA World Endurance Championship season, one year early from its initial commitment.
The announcement came on Friday following a board-level decision outlining changes to the German manufacturer’s motorsports activities, including plans to enter Formula E in 2019 and an increased focus on GT racing.
Its withdrawal from top-level prototype racing comes as a significant blow to the WEC, which is now left with just Toyota as a registered LMP1 manufacturer for 2018, casting questions over the category’s future."
So, more fallout from VW dieselgate, as well as the incredible cost of running the complicated hybrid system of LMP1. Some say a WEC team can spend as much or more than an F1 program. It puts the LMP1 on pretty shaky ground, with Toyota considering withdrawing as well.
Nothing wrong with GT racing IMO.
From sportscar365:
"Porsche has confirmed that it will pull the plug on its factory LMP1 program at the end of the FIA World Endurance Championship season, one year early from its initial commitment.
The announcement came on Friday following a board-level decision outlining changes to the German manufacturer’s motorsports activities, including plans to enter Formula E in 2019 and an increased focus on GT racing.
Its withdrawal from top-level prototype racing comes as a significant blow to the WEC, which is now left with just Toyota as a registered LMP1 manufacturer for 2018, casting questions over the category’s future."
So, more fallout from VW dieselgate, as well as the incredible cost of running the complicated hybrid system of LMP1. Some say a WEC team can spend as much or more than an F1 program. It puts the LMP1 on pretty shaky ground, with Toyota considering withdrawing as well.
Nothing wrong with GT racing IMO.
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