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P1 is one class. Especially when it dips into the very low single digits. Do you seriously prefer sub-classes with trophies for everyone and using that as an excuse to make sure only 2 teams can realistically win the race? Hell, P2 is now allowed to be faster than P1 privateers managed to be in the last 5+ years. Why not give them a chance to win if they're flawless and all the top cars throw it away? Rebellion lost about 30 minutes to the factory teams in 2011-2015 over 24 hours; they would have won (and deserved it) in a race like this year's.
P2 even used to be equal to P1 - until losing most of the season's races to Porsche and Acura didn't suit Audi/the ACO (they were never in danger at Le Mans though).
The diesels had a 50 to 150 hp advantage over other P1s. There are direct quotes from people who were directly involved and can now speak openly about it. Former Peugeot drivers always mention a triple digit power advantage. And at that time, the ACO claimed they were a single class. Interestingly, they only ever gave a 50 hp break to Aston Martin.
My point is not really about debating the past or complaining about multi-class racing, it's about making the show akin to a sport where everyone who tries hard enough has a shot at winning. I believe a privateer spending around 10 millions and doing a flawless job should have a shot at winning if the (very scarce field of boring) factory hybrids crap out.
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