Le Mans 2022 – Hypercar and GTE Pro Balance of Performance Controversy?
The 90th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans had on paper a cynically predictable result, Toyota won overall, and Porsche won the Pro GT class, but can we say they ‘given’ the result? Since the Equivalence of Technology (EoT) and now Balance of Performance (BoP) eras, parameters defining performance before the event are determined shrouded in secrecy within the ACO headquarters, so they need the fans to trust their decisions. With the complaints of competitors and little to no explanation from the ACO for these adjustments it’s a struggle for the integrity of the championship/24h of Le Mans. Zac McGowan I can’t comment on the BoP parameters leading up to an event without sophisticated simulation software, but thanks to the lap time data from Alkamel Systems we can look at the results after each round to shine a light on trends, and if it can be improved. Performance parameters adjusted can be car weight, max engine power and stint maximum allowed energy/fuel. For the cars with front