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14 April 2023, 3:29 PM
American tyre manufacturer Goodyear has been selected to become the exclusive tyre supplier for the European Le Mans Series’ forthcoming LMGT3 category in a three-year deal beginning in 2024. From next year the current GTE class is set to be replaced by a GT3 class, mirroring the change in GT class structure for the FIA WEC.
This adds to the news from earlier this month that it has also won the contract to supply LMGT3 tyres for the FIA WEC from 2024 onwards.
The appointment comes as a result of the tender launched by the FIA and the ACO last December and was approved by members of the FIA World Motor Sport Council via electronic vote.
Development of its forthcoming LMGT3 tyres is already underway, with several tests planned throughout 2023 in Europe and North America. Goodyear will use a variety of circuits to develop and evaluate the tyres before they enters competition. Several GT3 manufacturers will be involved in the testing process.
As a minimum, Goodyear says it aims to achieve double stints at all Grand Prix circuits and triple stints at Le Mans. Further details about the tyre development will be revealed in due course.
“We’re excited to begin a new era with LMGT3 in WEC,” says Ben Crawley, Goodyear’s director of motorsport. “The news is a testament to Goodyear’s commitment to its long-term racing programme, and everyone in the team looks forward to an exciting 2024 season and beyond.
“The new category poses a fascinating technical challenge. There are a wide variety of cars in the category, and the new tyre needs to meet the demands of them all. During the testing process we will work directly with some of the leading GT3 manufacturers, which will produce different challenges due to their varying engine configuration and setup philosophies.
“We are developing the new tyre by combining new technologies with our experience and expertise gained in other championships worldwide.”
Image courtesy of Goodyear
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