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The average weight rule for crews: the long-awaited BoP?

The FIA ​​and the World Endurance Championship have confirmed the implementation of new compensation ballast regulations based on the weight of drivers in the Hypercar and LMGT3 categories. What do the main stakeholders think? Survey in Qatar during the first round of 2025.

Published 11/03/2025 à 18:00

Valentin GLO

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The average weight rule for crews: the long-awaited BoP?

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Debated since last year in the paddock of WEC and beyond – even Max Verstappen et Charles Leclerc commented on the topic – the weight of the pilots in Endurance has undergone a regulatory adjustment for this new season. From now on, ballast will be added to cars whose crew average is less than 82 kg, including in qualifying if the driver selected by the team is too light. The performances of the cars are so close that it was strange to have such differences between the drivers, valued Nicolas lapierre, who has hung up his helmet to now take on the role of sporting director ofAlpine EnduranceTeam. This first step towards something more equitable was important. However, I don't think it's the ideal solution, because a light driver will always remain more

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Valentin GLO

Journalist. Endurance reporter (WEC, IMSA, ELMS, ALMS) and sometimes F1 or IndyCar.

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