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Originally Posted by PascaLM
These days, high performances seem to be banned. Restrictors have been compulsory for many years ; priority is given to energy efficiency.
So, do you think the next editions will be as interesting as before ?
Do you think there's a link between a great edition and a high average speed ?
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Keeping in mind that the fastest LM to date was way back in 2010, along with a lap qualifying record. Sure, the cars are a bit slower now, but if they leave the regulations alone for a year or two, they'll quickly be back up to that pace. There isn't much of a correlation between absolute top speed, and having a great race. For a great race you want close competition to near the end, such as this year. Historically speaking, the 3:25's run this year are pretty fast, and what I might consider high performance. The margin of victory was 13 seconds after 24 hours.