WEC Balance of Performance Tweaks Ahead of Fuji
The FIA and the Automobile Club, the governing bodies of the World Endurance Championship (WEC), have implemented the latest adjustments to the Balance of Performance (BoP) regulations. These changes aim to fine-tune competition ahead of the upcoming Fuji round.
Precisely how the BoP is calculated remains undisclosed, but itS clear the system has undergone several revisions throughout the season. Here’s a breakdown of the recent adjustments:
* Porsche 963: The victorious machine at both Austin and Fuji last year receives a 2kW power increase.
* BMW M Hybrid V8: This LMDh contender also gains 2kW.
* Cadillac V-Series.R: A 1kW boost has been applied to this lmdh car.
* Toyota GR010 HYBRID: The Le Mans Hypercar benefits from a 1kW increase.
* Peugeot 9X8 (2024 LMH): While maintaining the minimum class weight of 1030kg and a base power of 520kW, Peugeot sees an betterment in its power gain figure.
Specifically, the 9X8 will now operate at minus 4.8%, a positive change from the previous minus 7.3% during the USA WEC race. Furthermore,maximum stint energy figures have been adjusted to align with these power output modifications.
I’ve found that these adjustments are crucial for ensuring close, competitive racing. You can expect these changes to influence strategy and lap times at Fuji.
Free practice for the Fuji round is scheduled to begin at 10:15 local time on Friday. Keep an eye out for how these BoP tweaks play out on track!
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