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Originally Posted by Alan52
This is just a stupid decision.
Reason?ACO wants a unique class so it theoretically can exercise a big amount of control and just so they can say it is unique to WEC.
Makes zero sense.Can you imagine a Pro GT3 class at Le Mans and how fantastic that would be.If you look at the 2017 GT Pro race it was in my opinion the best GT race of all time anywhere.From memory after about 14 hours all cars but one were within around 3 minutes of the lead and of course there was that blockbuster finish.
If the ACO thinks manufacturers will make a special WEC kit particularly if the class is only Am they are deluded.
They cannot force manufacturers with no interest in prototype racing to invest in that simply by not having a Pro class.
Would be interested to know the viewpoint of GT3 promoters like Ratel.
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The single pro-am class I guess it's born as consequence of porsche and ferrari stepping up in hypercar class, leaving basically none in full season gt-pro. I would however kept a pro class because there are tons of gt3 teams that could be interested in a WEC gt-pro program (audi abt, many mercedes and bmw teams, a backed manthey porsche program, redbull/AF ferraris, grasser or emil frey lambo etc...). The gt3 premium is just stupid, ACO clearly ignores how gt3 market works... I'm sure this madness will last less than 2 months.