. CorvetteRacing is about to tackle a track on which it has no experience, in the second round of the FIAWEC. Can the Sebring GTEAm winners keep up their momentum?
Corvette Racing’s WEC drivers believe Portimao will suit the nature of their car, but given that the team is new to the track, the drivers can’t be sure – and are also wary of the opposition.The 2.891-mile Algarve International Circuit, which will host the second round of the World Endurance Championship this weekend with a Six Hour race, comprises 15 turns and undulations that include a 16 percent drop down sweeping turns.
Keating said: “I’ve only been to Portimao once for a race event. It was a track that was very hard for me to feel like I had learned it and was up to speed. After the three practice sessions and qualifying, I still didn’t feel that way. I remember getting on the radio after my first stint and saying that I’d like to start the whole weekend again right now. That’s how long it took me to be comfortable.
Said Varrone: “The circuit is very much like a roller coaster, so I think for every driver it’s fun. As a team, we have a lot of confidence. Based on what I know, I think this should be a good track for us. Catsburg, who joined Corvette Racing in 2020 as the endurance race “extra” in the IMSA line-up before becoming full-time in the team’s WEC squad for ’23, sounded a couple of notes of caution.
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