GTE drivers "gutted" class will no longer be part of Le Mans

'I drive round here and I know GT3 will just never feel the same.' 🗣️ Leading GTE Am drivers say they are 'gutted' the category will no longer be part of the LeMans24 after this weekend's race ⬇️

Leading GTE Am drivers say they are"gutted" the category they"love" will no longer be part of the Le Mans 24 Hours after this weekend's race.GTE cars have featured in the World Endurance Championship since its rebirth in 2012 but, from next year, will be replaced by the new LMGT3 class.

Charlie Eastwood, who won the GTE Am class at Le Mans with a TF Sport Aston Martin in 2020 and is starting second for this year's race, believes the presence of ABS on GT3 cars will diminish the driving challenge. "You're on the verge of missing the corner and that's the bit that, when you then get to the line, it’s so satisfying.

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