The debate over the ban on two-driver lineups in the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship seems to be losing momentum. The proposal arose in response to Cadillac's decision to use only two drivers in this season's six-hour races. However, the lack of consensus among teams has complicated the possibility of implementing this measure.
Vincent Vosse, head of the WRT BMW team, led the effort to establish a rule that would require teams to have three drivers in all races, arguing that it is essential for proper preparation for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. However, several manufacturers have expressed their disagreement with the proposal.
Currently, the rules allow each team to choose whether to field two or three drivers, without imposing a rule that limits these decisions. Jonathan Diuguid, director of Porsche Penske Motorsport, explained that imposing a three-driver lineup could complicate planning in case of a driver's illness or schedule conflicts, putting the continuity of the competition at risk. Diuguid pointed out that forcing the inclusion of a third driver would increase the complexity of the regulations and could affect team safety.
On the other hand, Olivier Jansonnie, technical director of Peugeot Sport, noted that the decision to run two drivers at the Spa circuit was an adequate solution when some of their drivers were committed to other events. Jansonnie defended that the current rules offer the necessary flexibility to face exceptional situations and suggested that teams should continue making decisions based on their needs.
In addition to the discussion about lineups, a proposal has also been made to limit driver changes during the season, which would affect those competing in parallel championships, such as Formula E. However, this idea has also encountered resistance, as some teams prefer to keep the option open for making strategic changes in their lineups to tackle key events like Le Mans.
The debate remains open, but for now, there does not seem to be a clear consensus to modify the rules for driver lineups in the WEC for the 2025 season.
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