The difference that IMLP came very close to *not* getting renewed.
Speaking *super* generally, though, final actual approvals won't happen until 3 to 6 months prior to race day. You'll have the general go-forward, then the planning process with the execution details to actually move to a final permit / approval.
I would find it very, very hard to believe that IM would advertise 2023 Worlds happening in Kona, with the slots allocated, without at least reaching a preliminary agreement about a two day event happening next year, then will figure out the final details after this year's race (e.g., what other logistical items IM will need to solve for to continue to have the two day event).
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