Roos says BoP must remain a cornerstone of 2030 rules

BMW M Motorsport director Andreas Roos has said Balance of Performance must remain a "cornerstone" of the new top-class regulations due in 2030. He suggested that removing performance balancing tools could prompt a mass exodus of manufacturers, arguing that BoP helps keep costs under control and supports strong competition in WEC.

Roos's comments follow Ferrari endurance chief Antonello Coletta's view that BoP should not be part of the 2030 rules. The debate comes amid continued technical working group meetings between manufacturers and governing bodies on proposals to merge LMH and LMDh into a single platform.

Roos also disagreed with the suggestion that four-wheel drive would not be more expensive than the planned move to rear-wheel drive hybrid systems, citing the cost control of LMDh regulations.