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    FIA WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

    6 Hours of Bahrain

    At the end of the penultimate round of the World Endurance Championship, held at the Sakhir circuit in extreme conditions due to high temperatures, we heard from the drivers involved in the race.

    2021 RACE REVIEW

    The 6 Hours of Bahrain, the penultimate round of the FIA World Endurance Championship, ended with third place for the 488 GTE crewed by Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado. The final result was conditioned by the power reduction due to the Balance of Performance announced on the eve of the race. In the LMGTE Am class, no Ferrari crew made the podium for the first time this season.
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    Track Temp41.8 ºCHour 1
    Air Temp33.8 ºCHour 1
    Track Temp36.60 ºCHour 6
    Air Temp31.6 ºCHour 6
    • AF Corse#51A. PIER GUIDI / J. CALADO
    • Race Result3
    • Fastest Lap1:59.288
    • Pit Stop5
    • Laps174
    • Total time6:02:16.922
    • Gap from leader35.824
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    TOP SPEED
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    TOP SPEED
    • AF Corse#52D. SERRA / M. MOLINA
    • Race Result4
    • Fastest Lap1:58.862
    • Pit Stop5
    • Laps174
    • Total time6:02:19.047
    • Gap from leader37.949
    AVG SPEED
    TOP SPEED
    AVG SPEED
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    “
    I am obviously disappointed because today we weren’t put in a position to fight for the championship.
    This decision can drastically change the standings, and it is a pity that a season’s worth of work by Ferrari, AF Corse, Alessandro and myself is in danger of being undone. Third place was the best we could aim for today, as I said before the race started. The Porsches could race without taking risks or exploiting their full potential. We hope that they will at least reinstate the Monza BoP, which produced an evenly contested race that was spectacular for the public, something that cannot be said of today’s race.
    James Calado
    #51
    “
    The race was very tough, especially because of the heat, but we did everything we could.
    We had an excellent pace, and this is something to build on for the 8 hours. Even though the conditions will be different, I think we have a good base to start from, and we will have to exploit it to get a good result.
    Miguel Molina
    #52
    “
    We were not put in a position to compete on equal terms with our opponents,
    and that is disappointing. In every race, we have always given our best, always exploiting our car’s potential, and I don't think this should come back to haunt us. I don’t think it’s good for the sport.
    Alessandro Pier Guidi
    #51
    “
    It wasn’t a very entertaining race, and we did the best we could.
    In fact, I think we had an excellent outing, with good pace.
    Daniel Serra
    #52
    • AF Corse#83F. PERRODO / N. NIELSEN / A. ROVERA
    • Race Result5
    • FASTEST LAP1:59.702
    • PIT STOP5
    • LAPS172
    • TOTAL TIME6:02:17.843
    • GAP FROM LEADER1:28.032
    • AF Corse#54T. FLOHR / F. CASTELLACCI / G. FISICHELLA
    • Race Result7
    • FASTEST LAP2:00.056
    • PIT STOP5
    • LAPS171
    • TOTAL TIME6:01:58.536
    • GAP FROM LEADER1 Lap
    PosDriversTeamCar
    8
    R. FREY / S. BOVY / K. LEGGE
    IRON LYNX
    #85
    9
    T. KIMURA / M. JENSEN / S. ANDREWS
    Kessel Racing
    #57
    10
    R. LACORTE / G. SERNAGIOTTO / A. FUOCO
    CETILAR RACING
    #47
    12
    R. MASTRONARDI / A. PICCINI / M. CRESSONI
    IRON LYNX
    #60
      Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir
      Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir 2020

      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.

      Scuderia Ferrari in Sakhir: 2020 Bahrain GP
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      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.