The LMP3 Class within Gulf 12 Hours has received official ACO endorsement, and will be run with the full ACO technical regulations, it has been announced.
This development will improve the competition seen in the race and give more teams the opportunity to start their journey on the way to Le Mans.
“The ACO’s endorsement represents an important validation of the job we have undertaken in cooperation with Yas Marina Circuit, over the past six years,” Gulf 12 Hours promoter Andrea Ficarelli said.
“Last year, we successfully tested the compatibility of the LMP3 cars with our Gulf 12 Hours, a race originally developed around the GT3 cars. The feedback we received has been very positive, and we believe that LMP3 cars are the ideal element to add to the Gulf 12 Hours and will help create a perfect mix between GT and prototype cars.”
The Asian Le Mans Series’ Managing Director, Cyrille Taesch Wahlen feels that this is a good move for the Gulf 12 Hours, and will help grow LMP3 globally.
“The LMP3 Class is growing from strength to strength worldwide and teams and drivers are looking for additional opportunities to race their cars,” he added. “We see the Gulf 12 Hours as an exciting opportunity to grow the catalogue of ACO backed events available to LMP3 entries.”
This news comes just one day after United Autosports confirmed its participation in the 2017 edition of the race, with three cars.
The 2017 Gulf 12 Hours will take place at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, on 16th December 2017.
