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DTM 2026 Norisring BoP changes explained, from weight and restrictors to boost limits and why the full picture is hard to read.

DTM Norisring BoP: Why weight, restrictors and boost make the picture hard to read

Chiara Martin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago09 mins

The DTM heads to the 2026 Norisring round with a Balance of Performance (BoP) package that requires more than a quick glance at the headline numbers. At first look, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche stand out because both naturally aspirated cars receive large restrictor figures for the Nuremberg street circuit. However, BoP does not work through one…

IMSA and SRO will jointly test every FIA GT3 model at Daytona in December 2026 to help shape BoP for the 2027 Rolex 24 At Daytona.

IMSA and SRO to collaborate on FIA GT3 BoP test at Daytona

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

IMSA and SRO Motorsports Group will collaborate on Balance of Performance (BoP) testing for every FIA GT3 model at Daytona International Speedway in December 2026. Each GT3 manufacturer must supply a car for the dedicated sessions, which will help IMSA establish the BoP for the 2027 Rolex 24 At Daytona. The test will also allow…

A clear guide to BoP in WEC and Le Mans, explaining weight, power, Hypercar rules and why data is now confidential.

BoP explained: why Balance of Performance matters at Le Mans and in WEC

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

Balance of Performance, widely known as BoP, has become one of the most important systems in modern endurance racing. It shapes how the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans manage competition between cars with different designs, engines, aerodynamics and technical philosophies. In simple terms, BoP uses technical adjustments to keep…

Lamborghini remains unchanged as BoP shifts ahead of the DTM 2026 Red Bull Ring opening race, leaving the new Temerario under pressure.

Lamborghini is left unchanged as BoP shifts ahead of the DTM 2026 Red Bull Ring opening race

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Just days after one of the most complex Balance of Performance (BoP) calculations in recent history, the 2026 DTM season opener at the Red Bull Ring has already produced its first major adjustments. Officials introduced the changes after Friday’s running, which included a delayed qualifying simulation originally lost to weather during pre-season testing. They targeted…

The DTM's 2026 BoP was the hardest ever to calculate. Here is why Spielberg could produce some genuine surprises this weekend.

DTM’s toughest ever BoP explained: Why Spielberg could catch everyone off guard

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

The 2026 DTM season has not even turned a wheel in anger yet, and already the technical battle behind the scenes has been one of the most complex in the series’ history. When the Balance of Performance (BoP) landed in team inboxes on Wednesday evening, days later than usual, it was the result of weeks…

FIA and ACO announce that Balance of Performance (BoP) data will no longer be made public in WEC starting in 2026, aiming to reduce speculation.

WEC to keep BoP data confidential for 2026

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

As reported by Motorsport.com, starting in 2026, the FIA and ACO will no longer publish the Balance of Performance (BoP) tables for the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This decision was revealed during a media briefing at Imola, ahead of the season-opening 6 Hours of Imola. The change is…