ACO revealed details of new WEC rules for 2030
ACO, along with FIA and IMSA in Friday's press conference before Le Mans revealed the details of the new top class rules for 2030. True Racing was there.
The aim is to create a single platform with a single set of regulations that would continue to allow brands to diversify and search for their identity both within the World Endurance Championship and within the IMSA Sportscar Championship. This should help producers keep their costs under control while maintaining the same competitive potential.
The technical model is based on the manufacturer's choice of using a complete skeleton of a registered designer and parts from a single supplier with a common or custom-made hybrid system, without an exclusive contract with a skeleton designer. Or whether to use components made to measure with the manufacturer's skeleton and the common hybrid system. In both cases, the components will be subject to the same specifications.
Homologation will be valid for a minimum period of 5 years, with no performance improvements allowed. The exception is issues of reliability and safety which can be addressed regardless of homologation.
In addition, all vehicles shall be hybrid and rear-wheel drive. The engines are expected to be a little more powerful by 20 kW than is currently allowed in the highest class.