MUNDIAL - GT - TEAM WRT VENCE AS 6 HORAS DE ABU DHYABI
Domingo, 19 Janeiro 2025 20:16 | Actualizado em Quarta, 12 Fevereiro 2025 06:17
Hot on the heels of its triumph in the 24 Hours of Dubai with AlManar Racing, Team WRT, now entered under ‘The Bend Team WRT’ banner, delivered another commanding performance by taking the overall win at the Michelin 6 Hours of Abu Dhabi. The Belgian team proved unstoppable, securing a second consecutive victory with their new BMW M4 GT3 EVO to kickstart the 2025 racing campaign.
RACE HIGHLIGHTS
- New driver line-up shines: Yasser Shahin, Le Mans LMGT3 class winner and GT World Challenge Australia Champion, and Timur Boguslavskiy, multiple Fanatec GT titleholder, made their first appearances with Team WRT this weekend. Together with Charles Weerts, they formed a formidable trio in the #32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO.
- Smooth adaptation and strategy: Despite entering the event for the first time, The Bend Team WRT settled in quickly. A perfect preparation phase paid off, ensuring the drivers and crew were well-practiced in pit stop drills, race strategy, and track nuances.
- Strong pace among 26 GT3 entries: From the opening stint, the #32 machine demonstrated consistent speed against a highly competitive field. The team’s race management and flawlessly executed pit stops kept their rivals at bay throughout the six-hour contest.
- Perfect foundation for upcoming WEC plans: This success not only solidifies Team WRT’s momentum after Dubai but also serves as a strong preparation for the upcoming FIA WEC season, where Shahin and Boguslavskiy will continue to race under ‘The Bend Team WRT’ banner.