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The DPi concept requires the purchase of a homologated P2 chassis and encourages manufacturer involvement with bodykits and engines. The P-1L concept encourages privateer development and no manufacturer involvement. The manufacturer involvement is a massive massive issue that would devalue the private entries in P-1L and undermine the ACOs attempt at encouraging manufacturers to experiment with new technology in P-1H.
I for one do not want P-1L to turn into a playground for manufacturers like Mazda and Nissan who don't want to invest in the series like Toyota and VAG have. You can argue P-1H is too expensive, and you may be right. But that's because it's ground breaking and pushing the boundary of technology, rather than making funny shaped cars advertised with hashtags or an old defunked prototype with an engine taped in. DPi will be great in the states. It isn't needed in WEC. If P-1L dies then it dies. DPi isn't the fix the ACO is looking for.
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