WEC - Antonello Coletta (Ferrari): "This situation has become dangerous"

Will we see the return of tyrewarmers at the 24 Hours of Le Mans? A possibility that seems to be unanimously supported by the competitors in the Hypercar and GTE Am classes. But what about the legislator and Michelin ?

Many drivers were trapped at Spa-Francorchamps, where the temperatures were low. While many of the players have so far refused to talk about the subject out loud, Antonello Coletta spoke out last night.

''Starting from the assumption that the rules are the same for everyone and that we abide by them, I think we need to reflect on the ban on tyrewarmers,.'' he said. ''It’s a common opinion in the paddock and among professionals, not to mention the drivers, that this situation has become dangerous. At Spa, there have been many accidents and extreme episodes due to cold temperatures and changeable weather, and it’s time to do some serious thinking on the matter because it has major ramifications for safety."

The Ferrari Hypercar #50 is out of the race after Antonio Fuoco hits the wall after exiting the pits.#WEC #6HSpa pic.twitter.com/DLHlGSvhqT

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"We are on the eve of a decisive race like the 24 Hours of Le Mans where, overnight, temperatures are low and speeds very high. It’s not just an issue for us. The accidents involved different cars, from different classes, driven at the time by both professional and gentleman drivers, and this situation had already been predicted some time ago.''

The negotiations promise to be ongoing over the coming days and weeks.