It seems that the 24 Hours of Le Mans is becoming an increasingly attractive proposition for automakers. The latest brand to join the hybrid hypercar initiative is none other than Cadillac. They have officially announced that a car for the LMDh (Le Mans Daytona Hybrid) category is being developed, for which it will maintain its alliance with specialist, Dallara.
“We are excited to compete at the top level of international motorsport in the LMDh class beginning in 2023. Like motorsport, Cadillac is making the transition into a future driven by alternative propulsion. The hybrid nature of the LMDh rules will help us to bridge our technology transfer to our all-electric future. We are excited to carry forward our success and continue to transfer our learnings and technology from the track to our production vehicles. We have had great success with the championship-winning Cadillac DPi-V.R and look forward to building on that record into the future with the next generation Cadillac LMDh.” – Cadillac Global Vice President Rory Harvey
The American automaker just announced that it will soon be competing in the WEC (World Endurance Championship) and IMSA (American Championship) with a prototype that meets the LMDh (Le Mans Daytona Hybrid) regulations.
This announcement comes as no surprise, as General Motors, is already involved with the American teams Ganassi and Action Express Racing. They have already signed up several drivers including the likes of Pipo Derani, who finished fourth in Sunday’s 24 Hours with Glickenhaus, Renger Van der Zande, and Alex Lynn.
Chip Ganassi: “We are looking forward to the new international prototype formula and running the Cadillac LMDh. We have had a great relationship across three different racing disciplines with GM and we are looking forward to developing the car with Cadillac and Dallara over the next year-and-a-half.”
With this announcement, Cadillac is going to return to Le Mans two decades after their last participation. Actually, during this time, they haven’t completely abandoned endurance racing, having participated in the 24 Hours of Daytona with four wins and thrice at the 12 Hours of Sebring.
Dallara will continue to be their technical ally, but they will also build the project on two solid pillars of Chip Ganassi Racing and Action Express teams. The car is set to make its debut at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2023 and we can’t wait to see it in action.
Source: Le Mans
