2024 World Endurance ChampionshipSports Cars

[RACECAR]

Wow the top 10 is literally dominated by the big 3 plus BMW all the way in 9th and 10th. One thing is clear, this season was meant for Porsche, Ferrari or Toyota to win. Cadillac, Alpine, Lamborghini, Peugeot, and BMW had no chance.

Lets be frank about those 5 other Manufacturers:

- Its WRT's first time having this program and BMW's first in WEC. Kinda unrealistic to expect them to be up there immediately, it was 2023 IMSA all over again but with the difficulty set to Ninja.

- First season for Lamborghini doing a program of ANY kind like this (not even full time last I checked), They didn't even expect big results so they are hardly losing sleep over it.

- A prototype program using THE most unreliable engine currently in single spec Open wheel racing AND in their first season. Are we really shocked here? Hint: Its that OTHER French make. Still sounds good though.

- Peugeot is just STILL behind the 8 ball, period. Even when they had Speed, the car just decides to go on strike.

- Despite the team name on the car, was there ever gonna really be a chance for one Cadillac to have any chance against multiple multi-car programs?


Overall, seems to me like the Big 3 have multiple seasons worth of experience AND the numbers AND just more reliable cars. Typical Sports car things really.

2025 should be a proper gauge for them with Cadillac going to two cars courtesy of JOTA as well as a second WEC season for BMW and Alpine and supposedly more improved reliability coming for Peugeot. Lamborghini is...questionable, no solid confirmation as to if they are even commiting to WEC in 2025.

 

[suomi1]

"You've got one shot!" -> martin or graham quoting eminem was epic
An "orange" hypercar is comming in 2026 (Papayas are orange -> probably McLaren hypercar)

2026? My bet goes on Genesis.

 

[suomi1]

The #51 Ferrari takes two penalties, they used two more tires than allowed. They lose their podium and are now last in the LMH rankings, Peugeot takes the podium.

 

[RolexGTP]

As expected one of the big 3 would win this race but Peugeot performed well in this race and they finally get placed higher up in the rankings.

 

[TheHun99]

A look at LMGT3 in 2025

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

www.dailysportscar.com

 

[ScottPuss20]

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.

 

[RolexGTP]

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.

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.

 

[lilcat89]

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.

 

[Touring Mars]

Lamborghini To Exit FIA WEC

Lamborghini To Exit FIA WEC

www.dailysportscar.com

It's official now

 

[TheHun99]

Lamborghini To Exit FIA WEC

Lamborghini To Exit FIA WEC

www.dailysportscar.com

It's official now

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.

 

[RolexGTP]

I hope Lamborghini keeps the SC63 going much longer here in IMSA. They have potential and it's probably the best sounding and looking of the GTPs besides the Cadillac.