Isotta Fraschini has introduced its quick departure from the World Endurance Championship.
The Italian producer cited difficulties with the Duqueine workforce, which has run its Tipo6-C Le Mans Hypercar within the championship.
“Isotta Fraschini Milano Fabbrica Automobili has introduced its quick withdrawal from the 2024 World Endurance Championship season as there are now not any situations to proceed the partnership with the French workforce Duqueine,” stated the workforce in a press release.
“Following a productive debut season, highlighted by a profitable end on the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans, the automobile model has determined to redirect its sources towards restructuring its motorsports program and increasing its monitor and highway automobile initiatives.
“Isotta Fraschini extends its heartfelt gratitude to sponsors, drivers, companions, and followers for his or her unwavering assist all through this inaugural season. The corporate additionally thanks the WEC and the Car Membership de l’Ouest (ACO) for his or her assist and hopes for a attainable return within the close to future.”
The workforce entered the collection this season with a single automobile shared by Jean-Karl Vernay, Antonio Serravalle and Carl Bennett. They achieved a finest end of 14th on the Le Mans 24 Hours however retired from the latest race at Interlagos final month with {an electrical} downside. They lie ninth within the Hypercar constructors’ championship with no factors.
Adjustments occured on the workforce earlier this yr when workforce boss Claudio Berro was changed by CEO Miguel Valldecabres. The struggling workforce was additionally going through a must develop to a two-car effort subsequent yr in an effort to adjust to the WEC’s guidelines.
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Valldecabres stated the producer was “immensely happy with our achievements” over the primary 5 races of the season.
“This very troublesome choice has not been made flippantly, nevertheless it permits us to construct on our successes, fostering the expansion of our model and the event of our merchandise in each the racing and Hypercar markets,” he stated.
“As a brand new producer with nice ambitions, not persevering with within the WEC 2024 season is a strategic obligation to preserve our sources and make sure the continuity of our challenge.
“Regardless of this troublesome setback, we’re excited concerning the future. Our journey as a efficiency model continues, and we’re keen to realize new milestones.”
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