WEC Looking to Implement Success Ballast in LMP1

WEC, Blancpain, Le Mans Series, Rolex and special events like the Le Mans 24h
Post Reply
User avatar
erwin greven
Staff
Staff
Posts: 20027
Joined: 19 years ago
Real Name: Erwin Greven
Favourite Motorsport: Endurance Racing
Favourite Racing Car: Lancia Delta 038 S4 Group B
Favourite Driver: Ronnie Peterson
Favourite Circuit: Nuerburgring Nordschleife
Car(s) Currently Owned: Peugeot 206 SW Air-Line 3 2007
Location: Stadskanaal, Groningen
Contact:

WEC Looking to Implement Success Ballast in LMP1

#1

Post by erwin greven »

John Dagys wrote:WEC Looking to Implement Success Ballast in LMP1

WEC looking to add success ballast to LMP1 field for next season…

The FIA and ACO are looking to implement success ballast into the LMP1 class for the 2019-20 FIA World Endurance Championship season, in an effort to close the gap between the hybrid and non-hybrid machinery.

ACO technical director Thierry Bouvet has suggested that a “slightly different” Equivalence of Technology system is being developed for next season that will likely incorporate on-track results.

The ACO introduced success ballast to the GTE class of the European Le Mans Series this year and has already confirmed a similar system for WEC’s GTE-Am category next season.

Bouvet explained that a combination of factors have resulted in less competitive races between the Toyota TS050 Hybrids and non-hybrid LMP1 cars, including the privateer’s relative inexperience with its new-for-2018 machinery, the advantage of Toyota’s four-wheel drive in the wet as well as the Japanese manufacturer’s “complex” suspension which benefited them at Sebring.

“We would have liked closer races between the hybrid and non-hybrid cars,” Bouvet said.

“We are already working on a slightly different system for next season which could also take race results into consideration.”

Bouvet added they have suggested a success ballast system and says it “seems to be a good solution.”

Such a change in the 2019-20 regulations would have to be first approved by the FIA Endurance Committee before being put to the FIA World Motor Sport Council, which meets next on June 14.

Bouvet: LMP1 Non-Hybrids to be at “Potential Maximum” at Test Day

Bouvet said that the EoT established for this weekend’s Le Mans Test Day will see the non-hybrids at their maximum potential, although certain parameters remain to be defined for the race.

The FIA and ACO also reserve the right to make adjustments to the published EoT.

“We have published the EoT for Le Mans Test Day and have left the physical parameters for the non-hybrids (engine power and vehicle mass) at their potential maximum,” Bouvet said.

“The Toyota will also be 10 kg heavier than last year for Le Mans.

“We shall analyze fuel consumption data on Test Day to calibrate the different amounts of fuel for the race. The cars will be very close in terms of lap times.”
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/wec ... t-to-lmp1/
Brian Redman: "Mr. Fangio, how do you come so fast?" "More throttle, less brakes...."
Michkov
Advanced Member
Advanced Member
Posts: 1533
Joined: 18 years ago

#2

Post by Michkov »

Can we call the units sandbags, at least then we'd get some amusement out of it
User avatar
erwin greven
Staff
Staff
Posts: 20027
Joined: 19 years ago
Real Name: Erwin Greven
Favourite Motorsport: Endurance Racing
Favourite Racing Car: Lancia Delta 038 S4 Group B
Favourite Driver: Ronnie Peterson
Favourite Circuit: Nuerburgring Nordschleife
Car(s) Currently Owned: Peugeot 206 SW Air-Line 3 2007
Location: Stadskanaal, Groningen
Contact:

#3

Post by erwin greven »

yes.

The idea has been slammed already by tons of motorsports media and fans.
Brian Redman: "Mr. Fangio, how do you come so fast?" "More throttle, less brakes...."
User avatar
MonteCristo
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 10660
Joined: 8 years ago
Favourite Motorsport: Openwheel
Favourite Racing Car: Tyrrell P34/Protos
Favourite Driver: JV
Favourite Circuit: Road America
Location: Brisbane, Australia

#4

Post by MonteCristo »

Ridiculous concept for a top-level series. Fine for national production cars.
Oscar Piastri in F1! Catch the fever! Vettel Hate Club. Life membership.

2012 GTP Non-Championship Champion | 2012 Guess the Kai-Star Half Marathon Time Champion | 2018 GTP Champion | 2019 GTP Champion
Post Reply