Red Bull Advanced Technologies (RBAT) has teamed up with ORECA to collaborate on the chassis concept for all future prototypes in the hydrogen class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2024 after the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ASO) held a competitive interview.
ASO has published the tender for the exclusive delivery of the chassis for hydrogen prototypes to advance its low-carbon motorsport plans.
ORECA and RBAT have partnered for the first time by pooling their expertise in a winning combination. Both companies are very interested in the ACO’s hydrogen program, which includes the creation of its own hydrogen class in 2024. ORECA will draw on the know-how of its design office and production capabilities, as well as its knowledge and experience in endurance racing, while RBAT will bring your expertise in racing car design, which is heavily focused on aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, simulation and optimization of the Concentrated energy recovery. The first task for the partners is to carry out and provide a detailed feasibility study for the vehicle concept.
RBAT and ORECA join Plastic Omnium, the exclusive supplier of the prototype hydrogen fuel tanks for the cars set to make their endurance debut in 2024.
Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest: “This exciting announcement confirms the appeal of Mission H24 and offers a bright future for low-carbon motorsport and hydrogen prototypes. Thanks to ORECA, a longtime mainstay of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, a successful motorsport company, the ACO will benefit from extensive experience in endurance racing combined with cutting edge technology to ensure outstanding performance in its hydrogen class in the 24 hours of Le Mans.
“This partnership confirms that the ACO has made the right decisions for the future of motorsport and underscores our endeavors to drive carbon-free races for future generations. We are excited to welcome ORECA and Red Bull Advanced Technologies together with Plastic Omnium, manufacturer of the hydrogen class fuel tank. With these high profile automotive companies on board, the interest of automakers is likely to grow even more, especially those who regularly contribute to our hydrogen working group. We live in difficult times, but the ACO is resolutely pursuing its path towards low-carbon racing and mobility. “
Christian Horner, CEO of Red Bull Advanced Technologies: “Red Bull Advanced Technologies is well qualified to take on the ACO challenge. He has access to many of the tools used in the design and development of the Red Bull Racing F1 car, as well as extensive experience with other cutting edge vehicle programs. The hydrogen class in Le Mans offers an exciting insight into the future of sustainable motorsport and promises to both promote the use of hydrogen in transport and deliver exciting races. “
Hugues de Chaunac, President of the ORECA Groupe: “Cooperation is crucial if we are to succeed in introducing a hydrogen class at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans. ORECA enjoys challenges and breakthrough changes and we can fully express our talents in such a fascinating company. With the LMH and LMDh classes, endurance racing is entering a fascinating new era. From a technical and sporting point of view, we will be on the edge of our seats. “
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