It was inevitable really. The welcome accumulation of manufacturers in the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship means sportscar racing is in a state of rude health. And the onset of the LMGT3 class is expected to bring greater variety than the outgoing GTE class, which bode farewell to Le Mans last weekend. But all of this has put the squeeze on grid spaces, and something had to give.
News that LMP2 won't be part of the WEC next season, finally confirmed at the Automobile Club de l'Ouest's press conference on Friday, had long been anticipated. Hugues de Chaunac, whose ORECA company supplied all 24 cars to the class at this year's race, told Motorsport.com he'd been informed of the decision a year ago.
