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BMW M Hybrid V8 Falls Short in Qatar Opener - Full Race Recap Here!

BMW M Hybrid V8 Falls Short in Qatar Opener - Full Race Recap Here!
March 2, 2024 - Read FAQs About This Article
BMW M Hybrid V8 Falls Short in Qatar Opener

The 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship season commenced with the thrilling Qatar 1812 km race at the Lusail International Circuit near Doha, UAE. BMW M Team WRT debuted in the Hypercar class with two powerful BMW M Hybrid V8s, but both entries faced tough competition and finished outside the top ten positions.

BMW M Hybrid V8 in Qatar

In the Hypercar category, the #20 BMW M Hybrid V8 driven by Sheldon van der Linde, René Rast, and Robin Frijns clinched a 12th place, while their teammates in the #15 car, Dries Vanthoor, Raffaele Marciello, and Marco Wittmann, encountered challenges and finished 16th after a last-minute pit stop. The race was ultimately won by Porsche Penske Motorsport.

BMW M4 GT3 Excitement

In the LMGT3 class, Team WRT #46 BMW M4 GT3, featuring racing legend Valentino Rossi, Maxime Martin, and Ahmad Al Harthy, secured a commendable fourth-place finish, narrowly missing the podium. Meanwhile, the #31 BMW M4 GT3 driven by Augusto Farfus, Sean Gelael, and Darren Leung finished sixth, showing strong potential. Manthey PureRxcing took the victory with the Porsche 911 GT3 R.

Frequently Asked Questions

Both entries of BMW M Team WRT with the powerful BMW M Hybrid V8s finished outside the top ten positions.

The #20 BMW M Hybrid V8 driven by Sheldon van der Linde, René Rast, and Robin Frijns secured a 12th place.

The #15 car was driven by Dries Vanthoor, Raffaele Marciello, and Marco Wittmann.

The race was won by Porsche Penske Motorsport in the Hypercar category.

The Team WRT #46 BMW M4 GT3 secured a commendable fourth-place finish, while the #31 BMW M4 GT3 finished sixth.
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