Rebellion made the decision to step down a class after dominating the privateer LMP1 class of the WEC since 2012.
The team explained the increased performance of the new breed of LMP2, which will bring them close to the level of the non-hybrid LMP1s, and a desire to face increased competition as reasons for the move. Meaning putting its program with the ORECA-built Rebellion R-One on hold for 2017 and will instead compete in LMP2 class with the new ORECA 07 chassis and powered by the LMP2 spec Gibson Technology (Zytek) 4 litre V8 engine underneath.
Another reason for Rebellion's decision was the opportunity to race an LMP2 car in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Rebellion won the Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta in 2012 and 2013 when it fielded a Lola-Toyota B12/60 in the America Le Mans Series event in addition to its WEC assault.
The move leaves the ByKolles as the only team with an LMP1 privateer program planned for 2017 in the World Endurance Championship.
Exciting times ahead for Rebellion Racing.
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