Stephane Ratel defends WEC's BoP data secrecy amid criticism
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Stephane Ratel, architect of GT3, addressed backlash regarding the World Endurance Championship's decision to stop publishing Balance of Performance (BoP) data for the Hypercar and LMGT3 classes at the start of the 2026 season. He stated that the outcry reflects a public inclination toward conspiracy theories about the sport. Critics have expressed concerns over the lack of transparency that this change entails. Ratel's comments suggest a desire to mitigate the criticisms, implying that the decision was not nefarious but rather a reflection of ongoing discussions within the sport.
- •WEC stopped publishing BoP figures at the beginning of the 2026 season.
- •Criticism focuses on transparency issues among teams and the public.
- •Ratel claims public seeks conspiracies around BoP data.
- •Debate continues regarding implications for competitive fairness.
- 12:00 PMMotorsport.com — Stephane Ratel on WEC’s BoP secrecy: “There is no conspiracy"
- 12:00 PMAutosport — GT3 founder defends WEC's BoP blackout
"GT3’s architect Stephane Ratel says the backlash surrounding the World Endurance Championship’s decision to hide Balance of Performance data reflects the public’s “constant need for conspiracy theories”. The WEC stopped publishing BoP figures for both Hypercar and LMGT3 classes at the start of the 2026 season, prompting criticism over the lack of transparency from some ...Keep reading
"GT3’s architect Stephane Ratel says the backlash surrounding the World Endurance Championship’s decision to hide Balance of Performance data reflects the public’s “constant need for conspiracy theories”. The WEC stopped publishing BoP figures for both Hypercar and LMGT3 classes at the start of the 2026 season, prompting criticism over the lack of transparency from some ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 2, 2026, 12:00 PMStephane Ratel on WEC’s BoP secrecy: “There is no conspiracy"
GT3’s architect Stephane Ratel says the backlash surrounding the World Endurance Championship’s decision to hide Balance of Performance data reflects the public’s “constant need for conspiracy theories”. The WEC stopped publishing BoP figures for both Hypercar and LMGT3 classes at the start of the 2026 season, prompting criticism over the lack of transparency from some ...Keep reading
- AutosportJun 2, 2026, 12:00 PMGT3 founder defends WEC's BoP blackout
GT3’s architect Stephane Ratel says the backlash surrounding the World Endurance Championship’s decision to hide Balance of Performance data reflects the public’s “constant need for conspiracy theories”. The WEC stopped publishing BoP figures for both Hypercar and LMGT3 classes at the start of the 2026 season, prompting criticism over the lack of transparency from some ...Keep reading
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