Mercedes-AMG Explains Macau Absence
Mercedes-AMG customer racing boss Stefan Wendl explains the team's absence from the FIA GT World Cup.
The addition of mandatory torque sensors for this year's FIA GT World Cup prevented Mercedes-AMG and its customer teams from having a "sufficient level" of preparation for the race, according to Wendl.
The change in technical regulations, including the mandatory use of torque sensors, has impacted our preparation.
Mercedes-AMG, a five-time and reigning FIA GT World Cup champion, will not participate in the event for the first time since 2015 due to this change.
- Torque sensors are used in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for Balance of Performance purposes.
- Their use became mandatory for the FIA GT World Cup, announced in March.
Author's summary: Mercedes-AMG explains Macau absence due to technical regulation changes.