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The World Endurance Championship (WEC) is a global racing competition focused on endurance races ranging from six to 24 hours. One of its most famous races is the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a key part of the WEC.
The WEC consists of seven races at various tracks like Portimao, Spa, Monza, Fuji, Bahrain, Sebring, and the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. Endurance is the main theme, with driver teams taking turns in the cars during races that can last from six to 24 hours.
There are different classes in the WEC, including GTE Am, LMP2, Hypercar (LMH), and LMDh. Each class has specific rules influencing car design and team composition. Balance of Performance (BoP) is crucial to ensure fair competition between classes, adjusting technical limitations to achieve performance parity.
Among the classes, LMH and LMDh have notable differences. LMH, or Hypercar, features hybrid cars with all-wheel drive, designed by manufacturers like Toyota, Ferrari, and Peugeot. On the other hand, LMDh, also in the Hypercar category, uses common chassis provided by four manufacturers: Dallara, Ligier, Multimatic, and Oreca. LMDh allows more flexibility for manufacturers, attracting brands like Porsche, Cadillac, and BMW.
