A championship for Le Mans?

If the ACO reaffirmed its desire on Thursday not to see the 24 Hours of Le Mans integrated into any championship, endurance players are not giving up. At the house of Peugeot , the idea of ​​a four-race championship is seen as a format that could appeal to a lot of people. “ We have already spoken with our competitors, confides Olivier Quesnel. Overall, they are all interested in seeing this kind of formula see the light of day. » The boss of the French team explains this desire in relation to the financial expenditure generated by the manufacturers. “ It's very complicated for us to play double or double in a single race. What if we miss? »

Thus, the boss of Peugeot Sport imagines a championship different from what the LMS, ALMS and soon Asian LMS currently offer. “ There should be an intercontinental trophy, with four races on four continents. Two 24-hour events and two 12-hour events. There would be Le Mans and Sebring, of course. Then, Interlagos for example and another last race in China. » But the ACO is not in favor of integrating the 24 Hours of Le Mans into a multi-event championship, for fear that the Sarthe race would lose its prestige. “ I do not understand why. The Monaco Grand Prix F1 is in a championship, the Indianapolis 500 as well, while remaining legendary races. Le Mans, whatever happens, will remain just as legendary. »