Lamborghini is “committed” to the SC63 LMDh program for next year according to the manufacturer’s acting motorsport director Rouven Mohr, who indicated that a decision for a return to the FIA World Endurance Championship has not yet been taken.
The Italian manufacturer, which has run a two-pronged effort in the WEC Hypercar class and GTP category in the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup, has not ruled out any combination of programs for its second year with the Ligier-chassied LMDh car.
Lamborghini Iron Lynx was granted a single GTP class Endurance Cup entry by IMSA last week, although Mohr indicated they are still in discussions with the sanctioning body.
When asked by Sportscar365 if it could turn into a potential full-season WeatherTech SportsCar Championship effort, Mohr said: “The decision has not been taken yet, to be honest.”
It’s believed a number of options are on the table for the project, including making further developments to the car.
“We are investigating all opportunities on the technical side,” said Mohr. “It’s clear that we want to stay and we want to be more competitive next year.
“The first year was a learning year for us. It’s clear this is not our ambition for the future.
“Therefore we have to find a way to what’s also feasible from our side. It’s not only about costs, it’s also about the support and development.
“We should not make the mistake of making too many steps at once. So we have to focus.
“The first priority for sure is to make the car more competitive and then let’s see what is feasible and what is not feasible, from the costs and also from the support point of view.
“We are doing this together with our team and we’re at the moment in the discussion phase.”
Lamborghini is known to have been in dialogue with the FIA and ACO regarding the new-for-2025 two-car Hypercar mandate, which several manufacturers have voiced concern with.
Sportscar365 understands that a second WEC entry for next year was not in Lamborghini budget.
“For sure for us it would be much easier if we could continue with one car in WEC,” said Mohr.
“It’s for sure costs [that are a factor], but it’s also a general strategic decision. At the moment the [WEC] entry is not yet open so we are not late. It’s a work in progress.”
When asked when a final decision would need to be taken on its 2025 programs, Mohr indicated its plans would need to be finalized by next month’s WEC season-ending 8 Hours of Bahrain.
“I don’t know a precise date but it’s clear it’s within the next weeks because sooner or later, it’s clear that the entry has to be fixed,” he said.