Nine-time grand prix world champion to sample prototype WEC machinery
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi will test a prototype World Endurance Championship car in Bahrain when he samples the BMW LMDh machine next month.Rossi contested the entire 2022 GT World Challenge Europe with WRT in an Audi, before switching to BMW machinery for 2023.For 2024, he made his debut in the World Endurance Championship with WRT in the LMGT3 class.
“At the rookie test I’m going to try the BMW LMDh and I’m very, very happy because last year I got to drive the LMP2,” Rossi told it.motorsport.com.“And then who knows, maybe in the future there will be a place in Hypercar. Let’s see.” The Italian is campaigning both the WEC and GTWCE in 2024, and said back in May that he expects to continue doing that next year.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Valentino Rossi’s COTA WEC race scuppered by late breakdownThe 46 WRT BMW suffered mechanical issues 15 minutes from end of Lone Star Le Mans
Read more »
Valentino Rossi risks tarnishing legacy with 2015 Marc Marquez conspiracy theoryWill Valentino Rossi's claims force a rethink about his MotoGP legacy?
Read more »
Rossi confirmed for Bahrain WEC rookie test in BMW LMDhBahrain rookie test will be Rossi's first outing in LMDh machinery
Read more »
Valentino Rossi joined private test; Fabio Quartararo reveals key Yamaha problemMultiple MotoGP teams and riders tested at Misano this week
Read more »
Franco Morbidelli's emotion at finally racing under Valentino Rossi's tutelage”I grew up, basically my whole career, with him — following him, looking at him, trying to learn from him, being amazed by him”.
Read more »
Valentino Rossi “will help Pecco in every way possible” in 2025 Marc Marquez battle“Valentino has very clear ideas and told me that he will help Pecco"
Read more »