Yahoo Autos Rodin Motorsport considering Hypercar program
UK-based single-seater team Rodin Motorsport, which has fielded programs in Formula 2 (pictured above, with Zane Maloney), F3 and F1 Academy, among others, has become a surprise FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar prospect, with its founder and CEO David Dicker actively looking at a potential entry into the championship in the coming years.
At a time when interest in the Hypercar marketplace for privateer teams appears to be waning — with budgets increasing and the number of privately entered Porsche 963s racing set to decrease in 2025 — Dicker views the WEC as a potential arena to show off his team’s capabilities ahead of a potential Formula 1 bid.
Speaking with UK radio station TalkSport about the team’s ambition to enter F1, Dicker said that he feels Rodin is capable of racing at that level and believes that a FIA WEC program could act as a stepping stone.
“We wouldn’t have put into it if we didn’t think we could do it,” Dicker said. “There’s nothing happening on the F1 front at the moment but we are trying to get into WEC.
“So, if we can get a car in that for next year, we will do that, then maybe we will look to build our own car longer term. WEC is the next step under Formula 1. If you can prove you can build a car and get outcomes, then you’ve got a strong case.”
These comments did not come entirely out of the blue as Rodin has been looking into joining the WEC for a number of months. RACER spotted Dicker in the WEC paddock at Fuji back in September, where he was understood to have had discussions with a number of parties.
Off the back of that sighting and his conversation with TalkSport, RACER reached out to Rodin and asked for any further comment and details on the matter. In response Dicker made it clear that there is nothing to reveal at this stage but reiterated that the FIA WEC continues to be on its radar.
“It’s no secret that all the top teams are regularly evaluating new top-level championships to expand to, and Rodin Motorsport is no exception to that,” he told RACER. “The World Endurance Championship is one of those top-level championships that absolutely appeals to me and also to the general ethos of the team.
“I was in Fuji taking part in constructive talks and I’ve been chatting to multiple manufacturers but, at the moment, I don’t have anything concrete on the horizon. However, I’m keen to continue discussions to see what could be possible in the future.”
