The Future of LMP1 - a transition for the better?

An analysis on the rethink of how the LMP1 class in the FIA World Endurance Championship will be restructured.  From the article, the changes are five fold.

• The hybrid concepts announced at Le Mans will not be implemented as stated.
• Instead, there will now be only one category with one podium.
• Both hybrid and conventional drivetrains will be permitted.
• An Equivalence of Technology (EoT) will be implemented to balance both types of powertrain.
• No change to chassis regulations (only LMP1 chassis will be eligible).

To that end, the regulations are set to achieve two goals.

• Retain the current teams and chassis which have been announced for 2018-'19.
• Reduce costs of the hybrid systems to encourage more manufacturer entries (this is obviously aimed at Peugeot who have repeatedly said that their participation is dependent on lower costs for hybrid technology). 

Read the full article about this proposal, at Prescott Motorsport.

http://www.prescottmotorsport.co.uk/single-post/2017/09/10/The-Future-of-LMP1-%E2%80%93-a-transition-for-the-better