The Latest Breaking News from Pierre Fillon

FIA and ACO announce 10-year WEC deal after rumours about possible split

FIA and ACO quash speculation about possible split with a long-term agreement running through to end of 2037

Motorsport · Sep 30

Le Mans' BoP secrecy: 'We spend far too much time talking about it'

The ACO and governing bodies believe it became urgent to act in order to reduce the prominence of Balance of Performance discussions surrounding the Hypercar category

Motorsport · Jun 3

Hypercar, LMDh rules extended to 2032 in WEC

The lifecycle of the current generation of Le Mans Hypercar and LMDh prototypes has been extended until 2032 in the World Endurance Championship. 

Motorsport · Jun 13, 2025

LMDh, LMH regulations extended to 2029 WEC, IMSA seasons

The timeframe of the rules, which make up the respective Hypercar and GTP classes in the two series, has been extended for reasons of stability, according to both the WEC and IMSA.

Autosport · Jun 14, 2024

WEC calendar won't expand in 2025

Series promoter the Automobile Club de l’Ouest has stressed the importance of capping the expansion of the series, at least temporarily, following its return to its traditional eight events in 2024 after a contraction resulting from COVID.

Motorsport · May 20, 2024

Le Mans organiser predicts multiple hydrogen manufacturers in 24 Hours by 2029

The race organiser is confident that there will be significant take-up of the rules it is putting in place for the carbon-neutral fuel.

Autosport · May 16, 2024

Le Mans 24h hydrogen class set for delay, 2027 "more realistic"

Pierre Fillon, president of Le Mans organiser and WEC promoter the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, has stated that he believes that the new target of 2026 outlined in the week of this year’s edition of the French enduro in June is looking increasingly impractical.

Motorsport · Nov 9, 2023

Hydrogen class introduction at Le Mans set for delay, 2027 "more realistic"

Pierre Fillon, president of Le Mans organiser and WEC promoter the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, has stated that he believes that the new target of 2026 outlined in the week of this year’s edition of the French enduro in June is looking increasingly impractical.

Autosport · Nov 9, 2023

FIA, WEC voice support for 'simpler' Hypercar BoP system

The term was invoked by FIA Endurance Commission president Richard Mille when the governing body and WEC co-organiser the Automobile Club de l’Ouest outlined their vision for the BoP last weekend at the WEC season finale in Bahrain. 

Autosport · Nov 8, 2023

WEC delays plans to expand full-season grid to 40 cars

Series organisers the FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest outlined their idea to maintain the size of the entry at 2023 levels over the course of last weekend’s Bahrain WEC season finale, while insisting that they are still working on an expansion.

Autosport · Nov 7, 2023