Lamborghini to sit out FIA WEC programme

BOLOGNA: Lamborghini has announced that it will pause its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) sporting programmes at the end of the current season both in the Hypercar and LMGT3 classes.

The reason was a change in the rules of the game.

The change in the FIA WEC sporting regulations which now also mandates brands to field two cars in the Hypercar class from 2025 also changes the terms on which Lamborghini entered the championship this year and has led to a mismatch with the company’s strategy.

Lamborghini said it has decided to sit out the 2025 FIA WEC while expressing its intention to carry on SC63 development by continuing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the United States.

The pause in the FIA WEC programme also allows Lamborghini Squadra Corse to focus efforts on the development of the new Temerario GT3 throughout the year, with the former set to be formally unveiled after completing outdoor testing during 2025.

Having made its debut in the FIA WEC earlier this year, Lamborghini came through a challenging and rewarding maiden season with the Lamborghini SC63 LMDh prototype, achieving a breakthrough top 10 finish at the Le Mans 24 Hours, entering the Hyperpole session at Fuji for the first time and achieving a podium finish in LMGT3 at Spa-Francorchamps.