Pandamasque has it nailed. The ACO has publically come out saying they want an LMP1 effort in exchange for a second G56 being granted to Nissan, effectively enbarrassing Nissan and trying to force their hand. Nissan is now covering their bases wih a non-comittal comminent, no doubt lobbying to get a rule set they see as preferential, that way if they don't show, due to not having their technology allowed, they aren't the bad guys. There is much going on behind the scenes I am sure. Allowing the ZEOD into P1 would make the class a farce, the ACO needs to protect the investments of the other P1 entries. I want to see Nissan in P1, but with a car that plays by the rules.
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