Ferrari plans WEC future on conditions of in-house car a bigger role

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 11:20 AM

Last updated May 29, 2026

Ferrari plans WEC future on conditions of in-house car a bigger role

Summary

Ferrari's commitment to the World Endurance Championship (WEC)'s Hypercar class is contingent on new regulations allowing full in-house production of its cars. The WEC aims to establish a unified set of rules to replace the current LMDh and LMH classifications, potentially effective by 2030. Ferrari, which joined the Hypercar category recently, emphasizes the importance of controlling its manufacturing process for its long-term strategy. The ongoing regulatory discussions among stakeholders may influence the team's decision going forward.

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Key Details

•Ferrari prioritizes in-house car production for WEC participation
•New regulations aim for unified rules by 2030
•Current split between LMDh and LMH formulas is under review
•Ferrari's strategy focuses on long-term competitiveness
•Regulatory discussions involve various stakeholders

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11:20 AMMotorsport.com — Ferrari to stay in WEC only if it can build entire car in-house under new regs

What they're saying

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Ferrari says its long-term future in the World Endurance Championship's Hypercar class will hinge on the new regulations continuing to allow manufacturers to build the entire car in-house. The WEC is working with various stakeholders on a new unified set of rules to replace the current split between LMDh and LMH formulas, with a possible introduction as early as 2030. Ferrari joined Hypercar ...Keep reading
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