There has been much natter, some positive and some negative, about the current situation regarding the upcoming 2020 ‘Hypercar’ regulations (which is planned to replace LMP1).

It appears that progress is still being made, though in the absence of much in the way of major programme announcements paddock and public concerns are being voiced more readily.

DSC understands that the latest moves came at a regular technical working group meeting this week in Paris between the ACO and prospective manufacturer (and other) entrants (with the majority of parties taking part remotely) to continue the dialogue about the intentions of the new regulations and their ultimate shape.

The parties involved, DSC understands, are currently working on what could be “major philosophical changes” to the initially released proposals – the emphasis still on bonding the need for hugely reduced budgets, with relevant technology and manufacturer styling relevance.

DSC has spoken to sources from a number of parties involved in the discussion, the vast majority of whom are positive about obtaining meaningful results.

The meeting this week is not due to prompt any sort of immediate reaction publicly on the situation with the regulations, the next public update currently planned for the week of the Sebring 1000 Miles next month.