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Le Mans Ultimate V1.2.4 - Update 2, Patch 4 (February 24, 2025)

Introduction

Studio 397 has released the fourth update for version 1.2 of Le Mans Ultimate, bringing important improvements to netcode, race control system fixes, and significant Balance of Performance (BoP) changes for GT3 cars. This update primarily focuses on optimizing the multiplayer experience and refining competitive balance.

System Updates

Netcode - Expanded Spectator Support

The development team has increased the maximum number of clients that can connect to a server, allowing for a greater presence of spectators in online sessions. This modification will significantly improve the streaming and broadcasting experience of events, enabling more users to follow races in real-time without occupying driver slots.

RaceControl - ELMS LMP2 Registration Fix

A critical issue in the signup page that didn't correctly recognize ELMS LMP2 category registrations has been resolved. This fix now ensures proper management of registrations for all classes available in endurance competitions.

Track Limits - Pit Entry Penalty Correction

An annoying bug that caused drive-through penalties for running wide when approaching the pit entry has been eliminated. Drivers can now enter the pits without the risk of unfair penalties due to pit entry geometry.

Car Updates

Hypercar - Important Technical Modifications

Battery Management

• Increased Hypercar battery soft clipping range from 5% to 15%, offering greater flexibility in energy management during stints

Driving Aid Penalties Weight penalties for using driving aids on Hypercars have been significantly increased to discourage their use in competitions:

• ABS: 25kg on Low (previously lower), 45kg on High
• Stability Control: 20kg on Low, 40kg on High

Wet Tires A complete review of wet tire performance and drivability for Hypercars has been conducted, improving behavior in wet track conditions.

GT3 - Revised Track Limits

Track limits for GT3 cars have been reviewed and slightly relaxed, offering drivers a more realistic margin in critical areas of the circuits.

Ferrari 488 GTE EVO - Crucial Fix

Fixed a bug that prevented changing all four tires simultaneously during pit stops. This correction restores the optimal pit stop strategy for this car.

CDA Setups Added

All official teams have received new CDA (Competition Data Access) setups for several key championship circuits:

Porsche 963 LMDh: Bahrain, Spa Toyota GR010: Bahrain, Spa, Le Mans (updated) Peugeot 9X8 LMH: Spa Ferrari 499P LMH: Bahrain, Spa Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh: Bahrain, Imola, Spa BMW M Hybrid V8 LMDh: Bahrain, Sebring, Spa Alpine A424 LMDh: Bahrain, Spa Lamborghini SC63 LMDh: Bahrain, Spa Peugeot 9X8 LMH (w/Wing): Bahrain, Spa Aston Martin Valkyrie LMH: Bahrain, Spa

Balance of Performance (BoP) - GT3 Changes

Ballast Positioning Correction

An error in the 1.2.3 update that caused incorrect positioning of BoP ballast on GT3 cars has been fixed. All following changes are referenced to version 1.2 as baseline.

Changes by Car

Aston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3

• Weight penalties reduced on almost all circuits (up to -35kg at Qatar)
• Power increase of +1% at Le Mans
• Variable stint energy: from -7MJ (Bahrain) to +9MJ (Le Mans)

BMW M4 LMGT3

• Significantly lightened (up to -27kg at Interlagos)
• Stint energy generally increased, except Silverstone (-4MJ) and Spa (-5MJ)

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R

• Very variable BoP between circuits
• Heavier at Le Mans (+9kg) and Portimão (+15kg)
• Stint energy reduced on many tracks

Ferrari 296 LMGT3

• Lightened on most circuits
• Significantly heavier at Le Mans (+25kg) and Portimão (+15kg)
• Stint energy increased, particularly at Fuji (+12MJ) and Le Mans (+10MJ)

Ford Mustang LMGT3

• Moderate weight changes (from -13kg to +8kg)
• Very variable stint energy, with significant reductions on several circuits

Lamborghini Huracan EVO2 LMGT3

• Drastically heavier on all circuits (up to +45kg at Le Mans)
• This car was clearly identified as too performant
• Stint energy slightly modified

Lexus RCF LMGT3

• Lightened on most tracks
• +1% power at Le Mans
• Stint energy significantly reduced everywhere (up to -30MJ at COTA)

McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo

• Heavier on all circuits (up to +22kg at Silverstone)
• Power reduction -1% at Le Mans and Monza
• Minimum wing angle increased to 4.80° at Le Mans and Monza
• Stint energy generally reduced

Mercedes AMG LMGT3

• Moderate and balanced weight changes
• Stint energy increased on almost all tracks (up to +16MJ at Fuji and Interlagos)

Porsche 911 LMGT3 R

• Heavier on all circuits (up to +32kg at Portimão)
• Stint energy significantly increased (up to +22MJ at Bahrain)

Conclusions

This update represents an important step in the GT3 balancing process, with the Lamborghini Huracan receiving the most severe penalties, while several other cars receive weight reductions to improve competitiveness. The Hypercar modifications, particularly to energy management and driving aid penalties, demonstrate the developers' commitment to maintaining the authenticity and challenge of endurance motorsport.

Drivers will need to readapt their setups and race strategies based on these changes, particularly regarding stint energy management in GT3s and the new wet tire behavior in Hypercars.

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