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WEC's hypercar vision needs less talk and more action

Manufacturers have spoken positively about the FIA World Endurance Championship's hypercar concept, but that's not enough - the series desperately needs them to step forward and commit to show it has a bright future after all.

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There's now been six months' worth of hype - excuse the pun - surrounding the WEC's future hypercar concept prototype class. Any number of people, all-important manufacturers included, have stepped forward to talk up the innovative formula that will come into force for the 2020/21 season.

But talk is cheap. What the hypercar concept needs right now is for major car makers to put their hands up and say, 'We're coming, see you in September 2020'.

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