A new podium for Valentino Rossi in WEC
It was BMW's day. After the podium obtained with #15 in Hypercar, the German brand also stepped onto the podium of the 6 Hours of Fuji thanks to Valentino Rossi's #46.
BMW and WRT may well remember this Sunday, September 15 for a long time. This day was historic for both entities. In Hypercar, #15 made its first podium since its return to endurance. In GT3, #46 made a great comeback from 12th place to finish on the podium.
Ahmad Al-Harthy achieved another remarkable performance during his first relay, moving from twelfth to fifth position. His two teammates, Maxime Martin and Valentino Rossi, took over and continued the work done by the Omani.
A second podium in WEC for Valentino Rossi
I’m over the moon. I am absolutely thrilled to finish on the podium after such an incredible race. To be honest, everyone did an excellent job: perfect execution, perfect teamwork. It means a lot when you know how difficult it is to finish on the podium. It’s been a while and it feels so good to be back on the podium again. I have extraordinary teammates who did excellent relays and a mega-team that made perfect pit stops. So, thank you! What a great way to approach the final race in Bahrain! », emphasizes Valentino Rossi.
The Italian has achieved a new podium here in the Endurance World Championship. This is his second in this championship, after the one obtained in Imola, the second round of the season.
Car #31 can regain second place in the constructors’ standings
In the LMGT3 category, we didn’t have the fastest car, but we were able to work some magic in terms of strategy. The drivers and the team delivered an excellent performance, and now getting on the podium, we didn’t dare to dream of that at the beginning of the weekend, analyzes Vincent Vosse, team principal of WRT.
The other BMW, the #31, recovered the point for the tenth position. With a third place in the constructors’ standings, it will have the opportunity to gain one, at the expense of the #91 from Manthey EMA. Everything will be decided in Bahrain in a month and a half.
