[WEC] LMP Future Regulations (was Le Mans EVO rules - now hypercar rules)

[Félix]

Andy Thorby commented on the LMP2004 regulation discussions and mentioned how they thought about enlarging the tub at first to make the cars real two-seaters. Two of the reasons it did not work were front suspension design issues (very short wishbones) and radiator size/positioning issues.

I like the current LMPs very well the way they are. Raised noses and sculpted shapes reminescent of F1 are just logical design-wise and trying to prevent that takes us that much closer to GA rules. For those who don't understand, if designers knowing what they know today designed a Group C car, it would have all the features you don't like now but also benefit from freer wing rules giving you F1-esque 10-plane rear wings and equally complicated front wings. LMPs are visually striking and most non-hardcore fans are impressed when they see them I think.