As the first stage deadline for expressions of interest in being considered as one of the planned four licensed chassis manufacturers for P2 looms (on 10 June) there appears to be no shortage of interest from current and aspirant future LMP2 chassis manufacturers to put their hats into the ring.

Of the current active LMP2 manufacturers approached by DSC the current status of their interest in the process (or otherwise) is as follows:

Gibson: Are actively considering submitting expression of interest.

Onroak (Ligier): Will submit expression of interest.

ORECA: Will submit expression of interest as a chassis manufacturer.

SMP Racing (BR Engineering): Will submit expression of interest.

Strakka (Dome): Will NOT be submitting expression of interest.

As previously written on these pages there are believed to be moves afoot to bring forward a potential North American LMP2 project with involvement from Multimatic and Riley. Bill Riley would confirm only that he was considering the way forward.

Amongst other potential players:

Dallara are believed to be considering submission of an expression of interest.

Ginetta: Will submit expression of interest with an all-new LMP2 coupe design.

HPD are known to be interested in submitting an expression of interest.

Wolf: Will submit expression of interest for their all new ‘Tornado’ LMP2 Coupe.

That makes up to nine potential bidders (with other possible too).

More detail on some of the specifics within this list as the next few weeks pass no doubt!