Homologation of Hypercars extended until 2029 in WEC and IMSA

Hypercars still have a bright future ahead of them. Thanks to a convergence agreement announced in 2021 between theIMSA, the ACO and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), LMDh and LMH cars are eligible to race in both the GTP category of theIMSA and in the Hypercar category of the World ChampionshipEndurance of the FIA.

The LMHs made their debut during the 6 2021 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps while the LMDhs made their debut in IMSA during the 24 2023 Hours of Daytona. The ACO confirmed during its press conference organized at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this Friday morning that the approval cycle for these cars was extended until 2029.

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Richard Mille, President of the FIA ​​Endurance Commission, explains this choice. “The current grid is absolutely fabulous. It is obvious that in the genes of this regulation, we had implanted the notion of sustainability, through the care of having the longest possible approval period. We have extended this period by two years, therefore until 2029 inclusive. It is a logical decision, because we are very keen to maintain sporting and economic stability. »

“Global endurance racing has never been more attractive,” said John Doonan, president of IMSA. “Much of the success that IMSA is currently enjoying is due to the common platform that we have developed with our colleagues at the ACO and the FIA ​​and I am convinced that the same is true for the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA WEC.

“This platform has brought relevance to our manufacturers in the GTP class, and tight, competitive and unpredictable competition for our fans. Extending the homologation of these racing cars until 2029 brings stability to everyone currently involved and could open the door for other manufacturers in the future. »