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« on: November 09, 2021, 11:00:48 pm »
WEC NEWS
Glickenhaus can return to WEC only if it enters every race
Glickenhaus will only be permitted to return to the World Endurance Championship next year if it commits to entering and racing one of its Le Mans Hypercars in every race.
WEC CEO Frederic Lequien made the vow in the wake of multiple public comments from marque boss Jim Glickenhaus that he only wants to contest a limited programme with his Pipo-engined 007 LMH design in 2022 after opting out of the series following the Le Mans 24 Hours this year.
Lequien told Autosport that the American entrant will be required to race at least one 007 "for all the season, that is very clear".
"We don't want to sound pretentious, but we are an FIA world championship, which means we have to follow rules," he said.
"Also for the other competitors it is fair that he competes in all the rounds."
Lequien explained that any second entry from Glickenhaus for regular WEC rounds or Le Mans in June would be assessed by the relevant selection committees.
"It is clear that this could be possible, but [the team must enter] one car for all the races," he said.
In the wake of Lequien's comments, former movie director Jim Glickenhaus reiterated that he is not committed to all six races in 2022.
"It is our aim to be at Sebring and Spa before Le Mans and definitely have two cars at the 24 Hours," he told Autosport.
"We would like to go to Monza after Le Mans and to keep racing in the WEC, but what happens will depend on the Balance of Performance.
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so envious of those who are going this year
