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THE SAME
LE MANS SPIRIT
IN SIX DIFFERENT
COUNTRIES
WHAT IS
WEC?
The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is an iconic global racing series inspired by the racing spirit and endurance of Le Mans. Each season is comprised of around six to nine races held across the globe, each lasting between four to twenty-four hours. These spectacular races are regularly held at legendary tracks such as Fuji and Spa as well as newer venues like the Bahrain International Circuit.
Two prototype classes
& two GTE classes:
HYPERCAR
LMP cars are some of the quickest closed-wheel cars used in circuit racing, and can be faster than an F1 car in a straight line. Featuring a closed cockpit and body work that covers every element of the car, they are developed solely for track competitions and adhere to the technical requirements recognised by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest.
MAXIMUM OUTPUT:
500kW
MINIMUM WEIGHT:
1030kg
TOP SPEED:
330kph
LMP2
LMP2 is a racing car with no production minimum required.
It is a closed cockpit car, destined only to teams independent of manufacturers and/or engine suppliers.
The selling price of a new car, without engine or homologated electronic equipment, must not exceed €483,000.
TOTAL OUTPUT:
490bhp
MINIMUM WEIGHT:
930kg
TOP SPEED:
320kph
LMGTE
PRO
The Le Mans Grand Tour Racing Endurance category are modified variations of road cars from the likes of Aston Martin, BWM and Porsche. This division is comprised of manufacturers and professional drivers.
TOTAL OUTPUT:
500bhp
MINIMUM WEIGHT:
1245kg
TOP SPEED:
303kph
LMGTE
AM
This is a variation of the LMGTE-PRO category, with the exception that cars must be a year older than those competing in the PRO category.
This class includes both professional and amateur drivers.
TOTAL OUTPUT:
500bhp
MINIMUM WEIGHT:
1245kg
TOP SPEED:
303kph
WEC
RACE
CALENDAR
1000 Miles of Sebring
17 March 2023
6 Hours of Portimao
16 April 2023
6 Hours of Spa
29 April 2023
24 Hours of Le Mans
10-11 June 2023
6 Hours of Monza
09 July 2023
6 Hours of Fuji
10 September 2023
6 Hours of Bahrain
04 November 2023
Goodyear still the
exclusive tyre
supplier to LMP2
At the start of the 2020/2021 season, Goodyear were announced as the official tyre supplier to the LMP2 category of the FIA World Endurance Championship and are proud to continue supporting WEC into the 2023 season.
This high-profile partnership follows on from Goodyear’s successful return to the 24 hours of Le Mans back in 2019, and reinforces the relationship between the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the leading World and European endurance championships and one of the most successful tyre companies in the history of motorsport.
The Goodyear
SuperSport
Race Tyre:
Developed to
go the distance
The latest generation of the Goodyear Eagle SuperSport race tyres will be supplied to all WEC teams within the LMP2 class.
Goodyear offer 3 different types of tyres in the LMP2 race category:
1. Slicks
2. Inters
2. Wets
Race
Format
Practice
Round
Free practice time will be allocated to the Friday before the race.
Qualifying
Round
Qualifying session lasts around 25 minutes giving teams the chance for two drivers to post their fastest lap. Hyperpole will also be making a return for Le Man 2022, where the top 6 teams battle it out for the top spots in an action-packed 30 minute session.
Race
Round
During race day, every driver of each team is required to spend specific amount of time in the car, calculated in relation to the length of the race.
