Compensation weight comes into force

The Compensation Weight system comes into force for the first time this season at Marrakech. The system determines the running weight of the cars on the basis of lap time calculation.

The bestlap times of the two fastest cars of each model in qualifying and the two best lap times of the two fastest cars of each model in both races are averaged.

The calculation is based on a three event rolling average, being applied after the first two events.

The compensation weight has been determined by the lap times set in Italy and Spain and the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6T was identified as the reference model, therefore it will receive the maximum compensation weight of 40 kg in addition.

The SEAT León WTCC and BMW 320 TC cars will be laden with 30 and 20 extra kilos respectively, while the SUNRED León 1.6T cars won’t have any compensation weight added as Marrakech will be only their second appearance in the current season.

Both, the SEAT León TDi and Ford Focus cars will have 20kg deducted from their minimum weight.

Compensation weight Marrakech
+ 40 kg : Chevrolet Cruze 1.6T
+ 30 kg : SEAT León WTCC
+ 20 kg : BMW 320 TC
± 0 kg : SUNRED León 1.6T (+ 20 kg as per art 10 B)
- 20 kg : Ford Focus S2000 (+ 30 kg as per TCC decision), SEAT León TDi