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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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ENJOY TOP-CLASS MOTORSPORT IN STYLE AT BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT'S EXCLUSIVE HOSPITALITY LOUNGE OVERLOOKING THE PIT LANE AND GARAGES ON THE MAIN STRAIGHT. WITNESS ONE OF THE MOST EXHILARATING EVENTS OF THE YEAR, THE 2024 FIA WEC 8 HOURS OF BAHRAIN PRESENTED BY BAPCO
View MoreKoehler grabs pole for season-opening race in Porsche Sprint Challenge ME
Leon Koehler continued his fine start to the opening round of the 2019/2020 Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East after grabbing pole position for the season’s first race, happening in support of the FIA WEC Bapco 8 Hours of Bahrain.
After topping the practice times, Koehler took first place once again in the first 30-minute qualifying session with a best lap of two minutes 02.271 seconds.
He was 0.845 seconds ahead of fellow-German Julian Hanses, while Berkay Besler of Turley came third 0.878s back. Al three were competing in the Pro class.
Leading the ProAm was Dutchman Jesse Van Kuijk with a fastest lap of 2:03.827, while Bahrain’s Shaikh Jaber Al Khalifa was the leading Am class driver with a lap of 2:06.123.
The Porsche competitors get back on track Friday with the second qualifying at 1.15pm. The first of three races this weekend will be held the same day starting at 3.50pm