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    FIA WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

    8 Hours of Bahrain

    Ferrari WEV AM Winners - Bahrain 2021

    2021 RACE REVIEW

    With Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado’s triumph in LMGTE Pro class at the 8 Hours of Bahrain, Ferrari becomes manufacturers’ world champion while the Italian-English duo achieve a second career world title after the previous win in 2017. Meanwhile, in LMGTE Am class, a second consecutive triumph for AF Corse and the crew of the no. 83 488 GTE with François Perrodo and Nicklas Nielsen, joined this year by rookie Alessio Rovera.
    Track Temp41.1 ºCHour 1
    Air Temp32.0 ºCHour 1
    Track Temp29.1 ºCHour 8
    Air Temp26.1 ºCHour 8
    • AF Corse#51A. PIER GUIDI / J. CALADO
    • Race Result1
    • Fastest Lap1:57.242
    • Pit Stop9
    • Laps196
    • Total time8:02:37.234
    • Gap from leader-
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    • AF Corse#52D. SERRA / M. MOLINA
    • Race Result3
    • Fastest Lap1:56.603
    • Pit Stop9
    • Laps233
    • Total time8:02:54.204
    • Gap from leader18.393
    AVG SPEED
    TOP SPEED
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    “
    The race was really spectacular, I imagine also for the fans, with very close battles between us and Porsche, alternating at the front of the race.
    It’s an incredible result for Ferrari and AF Corse, who did an extraordinary job, especially from the point of view of strategy, which was different from that of our rivals.
    James Calado
    #51
    “
    In the build-up to the race it was difficult to imagine achieving a result like this, but when the race got underway we managed to stay close to the Porsches, managing the tyres well.
    This allowed us to have fresher tyres at the end and to be able to fight for the win. I know this is not the best way to finish a race, but after the collision, which was unintentional, I waited to let them overtake me but they decided to pit so it ended the way we’ve seen. We won after going through two very tough weekends, but we managed to do it and have shown how strong Ferrari is.
    Alessandro Pier Guidi
    #51
    • AF Corse#83F. PERRODO / N. NIELSEN / A. ROVERA
    • Race Result1
    • FASTEST LAP1:57.242
    • PIT STOP9
    • LAPS230
    • TOTAL TIME8:02:37.234
    • GAP FROM LEADER-
    • Cetilar Racing#47R. LACORTE / G. SERNAGIOTTO / A. FUOCO
    • Race Result4
    • FASTEST LAP1:58.552
    • PIT STOP9
    • LAPS229
    • TOTAL TIME8:02:06.615
    • GAP FROM LEADER34.045
    PosDriversTeamCar
    5
    T. KIMURA / M. JENSEN / S. ANDREWS
    Kessel Racing
    #57
    6
    R. MASTRONARDI / A. PICCINI / M. CRESSONI
    IRON LYNX
    #60
    7
    T. FLOHR / F. CASTELLACCI / G. FISICHELLA
    AF Corse
    #54
    9
    R. FREY / S. BOVY / K. LEGGE
    IRON LYNX
    #85
      Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir
      Sakhir 2021

      First used by Formula 1 in 2004, the circuit boasts various hi-tech facilities, especially the VIP Tower, an eight-storey building from which guests can view the entire track. The circuit is 5.417 km long and a firm drivers' favourite, offering many places where they can pass their rivals.

      With a combination of fast and slow corners and an unusually long straight, the main difficulties are a lack of grip and tyre wear. The wind continually blows the desert sand onto the asphalt. To overcome this problem, the organisers have developed a bitumen with a very special grain that always ensures sufficient grip.

      Sakhir 2021
      Sectors
      Turns
      • LocationSakhirBahrain
      • Turns15
      • Circuit Length5.412 km
      The Bahrain International Circuit, also called “Sakhir” is located in Sakhir, on the outskirts of Manama, the capital of Bahrain.
      The circuit was built to host the Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix. The first edition dates back to 2004, and building work was completed just in time for the race, although some parts of the facility were completed later.
      The project was designed by the studio of German architect Hermann Tilke, which has built or modified numerous motor racing circuits.
      The Bahrain International Circuit is built in the middle of a desert. Therefore, the main problem is the wind blowing sand onto the asphalt, compromising the running and safety of the races. As a solution, the organisers started using a special adhesive spray to treat the sandy areas immediately around the track. Nevertheless, in 2009, a violent sandstorm brought some private testing to a halt.
      There are six circuit layouts available. In addition to the Grand Prix Circuit layout (5,412 metres) there is also the Outer Circuit, Endurance Circuit, Paddock Circuit, Oasis/Inner Circuit and an oval.