What’s new in LMP1 Regulations for 2016

The ACO and FIA, through the Endurance Commission, constantly strive to produce a clear, fair and consistent set of Sporting and Technical regulations which allow competitors and fans to understand and enjoy the thrills of endurance racing while upholding and promoting the highest levels of safety.

The World Endurance Championship works hard, in tandem with its partners, to present a platform on which manufacturers can display technology and product development, to offer family-centred entertainment both on and off track, and to maintain a stable, cost-controlled championship which is open to competitors on a worldwide basis.

KEY TECHNICAL CHANGES – LMP1

•  Energy per lap reduced by 10MJ (representing a reduction of 7.5% for the faster cars)
• Instantaneous fuel flow reduced by the same proportions
• Hybrid power/energy delivery restriction of 300kw for Le Mans only
• Additional head protection padding for the driver
• Three different homologated bodywork iterations will be allowed during the season, reducing to two in 2017 to further control costs
• Wheel arch vents will be around 25% larger as part of a drive to improve safety
• Further testing and wind tunnel restrictions

More details on the regulations can be found on our website.