BIC kicks off 15-day countdown to WEC spectacle

TDT | Manama                                       

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) begins today the final 15-day countdown to race day in the Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain, the final round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

The endurance racing spectacle is scheduled to take place 3 and 4 November at “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”, and the Spirit of Le Mans is once again set to make its presence felt in Sakhir. Two days of the best endurance racing in the world will be complemented by incredible record-breaking stunt shows, driving simulators, a classic car show and loads of family entertainment.

BIC’s WEC-exclusive Open Paddock experience allows fans to enjoy unique behind-the-scenes access, getting right next to the teams’ garages and possibly see some of the sport’s star drivers in person, making for a totally different fan experience. With over a decade of racing history at BIC, the WEC has grown to become a landmark event in Bahrain.

Fans attending will enjoy a never-before-seen Hypercar spectacle. A record number of 12 Hypercars flying the flags of eight teams and six manufacturers will be lining up on the grid, making for the largest-ever entry in the WEC’s top-tier category to hit the tarmac at BIC. Toyota Gazoo Racing and Peugeot TotalEnergies will be making their return. They will be joined in the Hypercar battles for the first time in Bahrain by Ferrari AF Corse, Porsche Penske Motorsport, Cadillac Racing, Floyd Vanwall Racing Team, Hertz Team JOTA, and Proton Competition.

The Hypercars are just one class in the WEC’s packed grid of more than 35 sportscars. The championship’s two other categories are the Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) and Le Mans Grand Touring Endurance (LMGTE) Am. This year’s Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain will be the 12th time the WEC will be racing in Sakhir, and the fifth time the event is taking place in its current eight-hour format.