In a moment of controversy surrounding the transparency of the World Endurance Championship (WEC), Stephane Ratel, architect of the GT3 category, has defended the decision to keep the Balance of Performance (BoP) data for the Hypercar and LMGT3 classes confidential. According to Ratel, this decision responds to the need to keep competition fair and exciting.
Since the start of the 2026 season, the WEC has stopped publicly disclosing the BoP figures, which has generated criticism over its opacity. This controversy has intensified after a 2025 season in which teams like Toyota and Porsche expressed their concerns about competitiveness due to the BoP system.
Ratel commented that the lack of transparency is a reaction to the public’s ongoing demand for conspiracy theories, asserting that ‘there is no conspiracy.’ According to him, the goal of keeping the BoP secret is to ensure a more balanced and unpredictable competition, which is essential for the success of any sport.
The BoP is regulated by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest and the FIA, who are the promoters of the WEC, but the existence of two separate regulations, LMDh and LMH, adds complexity to the process. Ratel emphasizes that his priority is to manage this complexity to ensure that all brands are competing fairly, thus creating a more entertaining experience for fans.
Finally, Ratel underscores that the important thing is to ensure that all BoP measures contribute to maximizing the excitement of races and that, regardless of whether the data is public or not, the ultimate goal is excitement in competition.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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