The LMP1 category in the World Endurance Championship will be given a refresher after the ACO, in conjunction with the FIA, announced alterations in technical regulations with focus on a💛erodynamic changes, while th𝓡e privateer teams are expected to be allowed a DRS system in a bid to close the gap to manufacturer entries.

The new regulations, which are set to be confirmed after the Le Mans weekend, will enable LMP1 hybrid 🍰teams to raise its front splitter while the changes to the privateer teams are much more radical in a bid to attract more teams to the competition.

Currently there are just three cars entered into the LMP1 privateer category, two from Rebellion Racing and one from ByKolles Rac🦂ing, while Strakka Racing is plotting a move up to LMP1 for 2017.

To close the gap to the manufacturer entries and ma꧙ke th💝e LMP1 privateering more exciting the ACO and FIA is putting its backing to an F1-style DRS implementation.

Other small twea💟ks are also expected to be introduced such as the elimination of number of engines per season in the private category while cars will also be made lighter and w💝ider in a bid to increase lap times.

The governing bodies are yet to confirm regulations for 2018-2021 but at the annual pre-Le Mans press conference it was confirmed the rules ꦡwould pursue greater safety measurements and continue to focus on fuel emission reductions.