Following its Le Mans 24 Hours triumph, Ferrari is considering a performance upgrade for its 499P Le Mans Hypercar that could be implemented before the end of the 2023 WEC season. The upgrade could significantly impact the championship’s remaining races at iconic circuits like Monza, Spa, and Fuji.
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The FIA has announced significant Balance of Performance (BoP) changes for the upcoming Spa 6 Hours, round three of the 2024 WEC, with Ferrari’s 499P Le Mans Hypercar being the most heavily impacted. The Italian marque’s dominant performance at Imola last month has led to a 12kg increase in minimum weight and a 4kW (5bhp) reduction in maximum power for the Spa event.
Peugeot has taken the wraps off its revamped 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar, featuring a striking rear wing design, as the French manufacturer gears up for its highly-anticipated return to the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2023. The updated car is set to make its debut at the Imola round next month, where Peugeot will look to challenge the likes of Toyota and Ferrari for hypercar supremacy.