Lamborghini reconsiders its participation in IMSA and WEC

Lamborghini is reconsidering its participation in endurance racing with the LMDh SC63 prototype, evaluating options to define its future from 2025 onward. Among the alternatives being considered, Lamborghini is evaluating reducing its participation in one of the two main endurance championships: the World Endurance Championship or the IMSA SportsCar Championship. The possibility of a complete withdrawal from the program is also on the table, as explained by Rouven Mohr, Lamborghini's technical director and interim head of sports management.

Limited Resources for Lamborghini's LMDh

The new WEC regulation for 2025 requires manufacturers to compete with two cars in the Hypercar category, a requirement that Lamborghini had not anticipated. Mohr commented that adding a second car places considerable strain on the company's resource structure, which is less robust compared to other larger manufacturers participating in the Hypercar and IMSA categories.

"Our initial plan was to maintain one car in IMSA throughout the season and another in the WEC," said Mohr. However, the new regulation forces them to reconsider this strategy and face the possibility of deciding between managing two cars in WEC and one in IMSA, or focusing on a single championship.

Uncertainty About the Continuation of the SC63 Program

Mohr clarified that although all options are open, including canceling the program, Lamborghini's main goal is to continue participating. However, it will all depend on the resources the company has and its ability to support the project effectively.

Squadra Corse, Lamborghini's internal department in charge of the LMDh project, operates with a small team, which hinders the growth and expansion needed to meet the demands of a project of this magnitude. Mohr mentioned that the transition from GT3 to LMDh has been a significant challenge for Lamborghini, as the resources and infrastructure required to compete in LMDh are much greater than those needed for GT3.

Lamborghini's Pending Decision in LMDh and Its Consequences

Lamborghini has until November 18 to decide whether it will continue participating in the WEC next year, as this is the registration deadline for the cars. Mohr noted that decision-making is taking longer than anticipated, primarily due to a lack of clarity regarding available resources and the necessary logistics for the project. This delay could have significant consequences, as it would reduce the team's preparation time and negatively impact their performance and ability to meet the technical requirements of the WEC, increasing the risk of failing to meet expectations in the upcoming season.