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BMW M Motorsport’s debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) will culminate in the 8 Hours of Bahrain on 2nd November. Following a season of growth and learning in the Hypercar class, the team aims to secure a strong result and end on a high. With their recent podium finish at Fuji, BMW’s #31 M4 GT3 team, driven by Augusto Farfus, Sean Gelael, and Darren Leung, is pushing to clinch second place in the LMGT3 championship standings. Just days after this intense finale, rookie drivers Valentino Rossi, Dan Harper, and Max Hesse will test the BMW M Hybrid V8 in the anticipated FIA WEC Rookie Test, adding another layer of excitement to the Bahrain weekend.
Preparation for this milestone has been extensive, with the rookies honing their skills on BMW’s simulator in Munich. Max Hesse has even contributed to the car’s development throughout the season, enhancing the Hypercar’s potential for competitive racing. For Rossi, however, the Rookie Test marks his debut in the LMDh car, and he’s eager to experience its power first-hand after a long-anticipated opportunity to join the Hypercar field.
Team WRT will field two BMW M Hybrid V8s and two BMW M4 GT3s for this event, striving for a memorable season close. In car #15, drivers Raffaele Marciello, Dries Vanthoor, and Marco Wittmann look to add to their recent success, aiming for a podium finish to celebrate the season’s end. Likewise, Robin Frijns, René Rast, and Sheldon van der Linde in car #20 are ready to compete hard on Bahrain’s challenging circuit, where traction and tyre management will be crucial for a competitive edge.
In the LMGT3 standings, Farfus, Gelael, and Leung sit just five points away from second place, making this race crucial for their final ranking. Competing alongside them in car #46, Valentino Rossi, Ahmad Al Harthy, and Maxime Martin are also poised for a strong finish, bringing their podium-winning chemistry from Fuji.
The 8 Hours of Bahrain race begins at 12:00 CET (14:00 local time) on Saturday, 2nd November. This sets the stage for BMW M Motorsport’s season finale and an exciting showcase of talent from seasoned racers and rookies alike.
