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Originally Posted by Akrapovic
ACO wants manufacturers to fund proper P1 efforts and push the boundaries of technology. Not buy an old Lola and tape an engine in the back and call it a Mazda. THAT is why DPi won't fit in LMP1-L. They want to see an actual Audi and not a P2 car with a GT engine and some stickers.
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And since when has a WERKS team ran in P-1L? That is what P-1L (no ERS) is for, PRIVATEERS!
"LE MANS" PROTOTYPE 1 category includes:
- "LE MANS" PROTOTYPE 1 Hybrid: with Energy Recovery System (ERS).
- "LE MANS" PROTOTYPE 1 : with no Energy Recovery System (ERS) reserved only for privateers.
The LMP1 Private Teams category is reserved exclusively for independent private teams. A team that is independent of a manufacturer means a team that does not benefit from any support from a manufacturer other than for the single supply of engines, services relating to these engines or commercial support. Any support from a manufacturer relating to the chassis or to chassis systems is prohibited. It is understood that traction control is considered as a chassis system.
http://www.fiawec.com/presentation/classes.html
Or are the 4 IMSA/ACO/FIA constructors considered manufacturers in your book? IMSA's OEM (manufacturer) body work must be sold through their constructor partner.
L.P.