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Ford's baggage is entirely positive, and yet they don't feel forced to compete at all. Why should Mercedes? Especially in the age when a rap video with greased semi-naked butts on a Merc will sell more cars than a Le Mans win.
In fact, with a dozen manufacturers already in, the chances of anyone else joining get lower with every additional entry. For those racing in WEC next year chances of a podium are fairly good. In 2023 and beyond there's a real possibility of some full-fledged works programme lingering at the bottom of the top-10. This factor is likely already a talking point amongst decision makers, especially those with recent Formula E experience. A mass exodus of OEMs after 2 years is possible too.
We want manufacturers to come and compete. Whereas they enter to win, each and every one of them. At this point, even mathematically, there aren't enough rounds for every brand to win once.
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