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A look at LMGT3 in 2025
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The 2025 LMGT3 Field Is Taking Shape, But The Puzzle Is Far From Complete
The 2025 LMGT3 Field Is Taking Shape, But The Puzzle Is Far From Complete
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So Toyota win the manufacturer's title whilst the #6 Penske Porsche wins the driver's championship. What an incredible season it has been. Soo many storylines, tales of woe, battles and chaos across a fantastic selection of race tracks. 2024 has proved that endurance racing is well and truly kicking again after several lean years. In the face of an ever growing F1 calendar and audience, the WEC has been able to stand on it's own two feet, providing some of the best action you'll find anywhere in the world. Whilst F1 is trying stupid gimmicks and failing to steward consistently, the WEC just delivers without creating unnecessary controversy. This series is only going to get bigger as more people tune in, and with the imminent arrival of Aston Martin's V12-powered Valkyrie, it's not slowing down anytime soon.
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And just imagine other manufacturers getting into the hypercar field within the next year or two like Genesis in 2026, perhaps Vanwall gets a second chance next season and then McLaren is rumored too.
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I know I'm a bit late to this, but the racing this year has been sublime. Looking at the positions as they crossed the line, the top 7 on the road were all different manufacturers in Hypercar and even the LMGT3 was 5 different in the top 6. Everyone is so evenly matched that its genuinely unbelievable.
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Lamborghini To Exit FIA WEC |
Lamborghini looks set to exit the FIA World Endurance Championship ahead of the 2025 season.
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It's official now
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I was never a Lambo fan but I'm sorry about the SC63 leaving WEC - at least it's still gonna be there here in the US. As far as LMGT3 goes, I can see Iron Lynx and Iron Dames being frustrated with them, even though Sarah Bovy was almost always there during Hyperpole, although they did significantly better last year in the 911 RSR-19 or this year in the 911 GT3 R in ELMS in Quali and they also did better overall both in 2023 WEC and 2024 ELMS.Lamborghini To Exit FIA WEC |
Lamborghini looks set to exit the FIA World Endurance Championship ahead of the 2025 season.
It's official now
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I'm sad to see this but it never quite felt like they had a grip on things, I don't know how to describe it. I guess with so many manufacturers in a results based environment there was always going to be drop outs. I can see Peugeot going in that direction eventually as well.
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The SC63 can perform better in IMSA only because there are more safety cars.
The car is damn too heavy. So much that it cannot reach the weight allowed by the the BoP. This is basically why it was damn good under the rain at Indianapolis.
They're going to have to use a Joker EVO to restore the situation, the problem being that it's going to be expensive and they're very limited in terms of budget. I wonder if this is why ACO asked everyone to be able to install a 70kg ballast next year instead of 50...
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Not really surprised by Lamborghini dropping out, but I doubt Peugeot will follow suit. The 9X8 Evo just started to show potential in Bahrain (due to really favorable BoP for the most part, but still) and it would be kinda silly to ditch WEC after reworking the car to such a degree and running only 0.8 seasons with it.
Of course that could just as well be wishful thinking on my part. Nothing stopped Nissan from dropping out of WEC after spending nearly double the time and resources Peugeot did and they run just at Le Mans.
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Not quite relevant to this thread per se, but I just got myself a ticket for Le Mans 2025 
Despite being online from the moment tickets went on sale to the general public, it took me an hour and a half and the grandstands were already sold out, so I got a General Admission ticket. I had that last time I was there too (with the GTPlanet crowd back in 2014, organised by @homeforsummer ) and there is a grandstand near the start/finish line that is free access anyway; plus the grandstands are open for Practice and qualifying (I think).
All I need to do now is find some accommodation, which is easier said than done. If I can't get anything suitable, then I may end up reselling my ticket, but it was only £100 or so anyway.
Despite being online from the moment tickets went on sale to the general public, it took me an hour and a half and the grandstands were already sold out, so I got a General Admission ticket. I had that last time I was there too (with the GTPlanet crowd back in 2014, organised by @homeforsummer ) and there is a grandstand near the start/finish line that is free access anyway; plus the grandstands are open for Practice and qualifying (I think).
All I need to do now is find some accommodation, which is easier said than done. If I can't get anything suitable, then I may end up reselling my ticket, but it was only £100 or so anyway.
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Camping not an option?Not quite relevant to this thread per se, but I just got myself a ticket for Le Mans 2025
Despite being online from the moment tickets went on sale to the general public, it took me an hour and a half and the grandstands were already sold out, so I got a General Admission ticket. I had that last time I was there too (with the GTPlanet crowd back in 2014, organised by @homeforsummer ) and there is a grandstand near the start/finish line that is free access anyway; plus the grandstands are open for Practice and qualifying (I think).
All I need to do now is find some accommodation, which is easier said than done. If I can't get anything suitable, then I may end up reselling my ticket, but it was only £100 or so anyway.
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No, but all the campsites are fully booked already anyway.
I camped there the last time, but I can't see myself doing that again.
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Mercedes confirms WEC GT3 program with Iron Lynx
Mercedes-AMG is set to join the FIA World Endurance Championship and return to the Le Mans 24 Hours for the first time in 26 years in 2025, with a two-car LMGT3 program for newly signed customer te…
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Iron Lynx with two Mercedes. So does that mean Iron Dames will run a Porsche through Manthey?
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I was about to ask if they were going to join either Hypercar or LMGT3. Thank you for having given the info way before I asked!Mercedes confirms WEC GT3 program with Iron Lynx
Mercedes-AMG is set to join the FIA World Endurance Championship and return to the Le Mans 24 Hours for the first time in 26 years in 2025, with a two-car LMGT3 program for newly signed customer te…
Iron Lynx with two Mercedes. So does that mean Iron Dames will run a Porsche through Manthey?
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Yep, and a Proton Porsche in IMSA and I think a Proton in ELMS.Mercedes confirms WEC GT3 program with Iron Lynx
Mercedes-AMG is set to join the FIA World Endurance Championship and return to the Le Mans 24 Hours for the first time in 26 years in 2025, with a two-car LMGT3 program for newly signed customer te…
Iron Lynx with two Mercedes. So does that mean Iron Dames will run a Porsche through Manthey?
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Common sense prevailed! If any brand needed to return the Le Mans it had to be Mercedes.Mercedes confirms WEC GT3 program with Iron Lynx
Mercedes-AMG is set to join the FIA World Endurance Championship and return to the Le Mans 24 Hours for the first time in 26 years in 2025, with a two-car LMGT3 program for newly signed customer te…
Iron Lynx with two Mercedes. So does that mean Iron Dames will run a Porsche through Manthey?
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On to 2025. No Bovy in the Iron Dames, BMW 46 is now 32 which likely means no Dr, and only 2 HY independents are entered with Proton and AF Corse 83.
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https://sportscar365.com/wp-content..._FIA_WEC_Season_Provisional_Entry_List_v1.pdf
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BMW isnt saying anything yet. Bovy is doing the Asian LeMans series starting in 2 weeks with the Dames as the Silver with her WEC Bronze replacement Martin in a Proton 911.
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What status are Frey and Gattling? I thought last year Frey wanted to step back and reduce her role but Doriane Pin got injured then wanted to concentrate on her single seat career so Frey had to come back to full time. If Gattling is gold and Frey is silver, Bovy could replace Frey. But if Gattling is silver and Frey is gold then that would be a problem. But it is a shame to see Bovy leave.
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