Le Mans governing bodies emphasize decreased focus on BoP discussions
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The ACO and FIA have decided to stop publishing Balance of Performance (BoP) figures before events, reflecting their aim to minimize discussions around the topic. ACO president Pierre Fillon asserts that BoP has become overly scrutinized, emphasizing that it accounts for only 20-30% of a race’s outcome. Fillon defended the decision, arguing that the focus should shift to other critical aspects of racing such as strategy and execution. This move comes as part of a broader effort to control costs and attract manufacturers to the Hypercar category within the WEC, while reducing tensions related to BoP disagreements.
- •The ACO and FIA will no longer publish BoP figures before events.
- •BoP accounts for only 20-30% of race outcomes, according to Fillon.
- •Focus is urged to shift towards strategy, driving, and execution.
- •The decision aims to control costs and attract manufacturers to Hypercar.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Le Mans' BoP secrecy: We spend far too much time talking about it
- 9:00 AMMotorsport.com — Le Mans' BoP secrecy: We spend far too much time talking about it
"At the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the WEC, Hypercar is synonymous with Balance of Performance. The system is at the very core of the category that succeeded LMP1 and helped convince numerous manufacturers to commit, whether through the LMH or LMDh technical platforms. However, the topic of BoP has grown considerably in recent years, prompting regulators to try to reduce the amount of attention it ...Keep reading
"The ACO and governing bodies believe it became urgent to act in order to reduce the prominence of Balance of Performance discussions surrounding the Hypercar category
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 9:00 AMLe Mans' BoP secrecy: We spend far too much time talking about it
The ACO and governing bodies believe it became urgent to act in order to reduce the prominence of Balance of Performance discussions surrounding the Hypercar category
- Motorsport.comJun 3, 2026, 9:00 AMLe Mans' BoP secrecy: We spend far too much time talking about it
At the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the WEC, Hypercar is synonymous with Balance of Performance. The system is at the very core of the category that succeeded LMP1 and helped convince numerous manufacturers to commit, whether through the LMH or LMDh technical platforms. However, the topic of BoP has grown considerably in recent years, prompting regulators to try to reduce the amount of attention it ...Keep reading
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