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WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain
FIA World Endurance Championship
The WEC has established itself as one of the premier championships under the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the leading global series for endurance racing. It attracts countless stars in motorsport, and it continues to grow in popularity every year, with races taking place in eight countries across four continents.
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View MoreDe Haan sets pace in season-opening Porsche Carrera Cup practice
De Haan sets pace in season-opening Porsche Carrera Cup practice
Dutchman Robert De Haan kick-started the on-track action in the Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain today by topping the first practice timesheet in the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East (PCCME).
The PCCME is holding the opening round of its 2023/2024 season as part of this year’s FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) weekend in Sakhir.
De Haan had a best lap time two minutes 04.087 seconds in the 45-minute session, completing 13 laps of work.
German Theo Oeverhaus of DHL Team followed narrowly behind just 0.027 seconds off De Haan’s pace, while countryman Colin Boenighausen of Fire Racing finished third overall 0.327s back.
All three drivers were also the leaders amongst the Pro category competitors.
Saudi Arabia’s Khaled Alahmadi, driving for Saudi Racing, spearheaded the ProAm class with a best lap of 2:04.806; while Italian Sebastian Gorga of R1SE Motorsport was the pace-setter in the Am category with a fastest lap time of 2:05.547. Bahrain’s Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, competing for Team Bahrain, was right behind Gorga in 2:05.975.
The PCCME field returns to action for the weekend’s second practice session later today starting at 4.15pm.
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