WEC bosses in talks to make three drivers mandatory in Hypercar class next year
Two-driver line-ups in the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship could be outlawed for next season. A potential rule change mandating the normal three drivers is under discussion in response to calls from teams and manufacturers following the Ganassi Cadillac squad’s decision to race with a two-strong line-up in the six-hour races this season, series co-organiser the Automobile Club de l’Ouest has confirmed.
” #12 Hertz Team Jota Porsche 963: Will Stevens, Callum Ilott Photo by: JEP / Motorsport Images The rules governing the composition of a driver crew in Hypercar are presently free, the only proviso being that bronze-rated drivers are not permitted. A regulation change obliging teams to run three drivers would need to be accompanied by drive-time rules for the WEC’s premier category.
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