New Aston could get Le Mans BOP boost
Aston Martin is confident of a Le Mans 24 Hours rules adjustment in its favour after its new Vantage GTE proved five seconds off the pace in testing.
The British manufacturer believes that the official test day for the 24 Hours, which takes place this weekend, provided conclusive proof that the second-generation Vantage GTE needs a helping hand under the Balance of Performance in the World Endurance Championship’s GTE Pro class. It claimed that the speed trap figures from both the test and the opening round of the WEC at Spa last month proved that new car needed a revised BOP to boost its straight-line speed.
Aston Martin Racing managing director John Gaw said: “The Automobile Club de l’ouest and the FIA know we are missing top speed, because it was the same as at Spa.
“They clearly wanted to see it again with the car in Le Mans configuration, so we are confident that there will be a change in time.”