Modification of WEC points scoring in for "Constructors" in LM P1

Following the change in regulations of the FIA World Endurance Championship made ​​in December 2011, in the LM P1 class, only cars with highest scores will receive points for the constructors world title in each of the eight races championship in 2012 and only the six best scores, which will include points obtained at the 24 Hours in June, will count towards the title.

This means that Toyota who will begin the championship at Spa in May will be able to challenge Audi in 2012.

"The changes were requested following the announcement last month of the withdrawal of Peugeot from the FIA World Endurance Championship, and ​​have been accepted by all parties", explains Gérard Neveu, CEO of WEC of the FIA​​. "These changes to the regulations will undoubtedly make the 2012 season even more exciting for both competitors and spectators. "

Changes have been granted by the FIA ​​endurance commission and endorsed by the FIA world council. Regulations of the FIA World Endurance Championship ​​concerning the drivers and other titles remains unchanged.

With 30 entries now confirmed for the 2012 season, the FIA World Endurance Championship will begin in Florida on 17th March, 2012 in the 60th 12 Hours of Sebring, one of the global highlights of endurance racing. The series continues in Belgium, France, UK, Brazil, Bahrain, Japan and China.

Cécile Bonardel

Photo : PARIS (FRANCE), THURSDAY 2nd FEB 2012, PRESS CONFERENCE. To make the FIA World Endurance Championship ​​even more exciting, scoring for constructors title the LM P1 class has been changed.