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Qatar WEC Prologue postponed to Monday following freight delays
The two-day pre-season test at the Losail International Circuit has been rescheduled to take place on 26-27 February instead of the original dates of 24-25 February. Three test sessions will be held on Monday, starting at 0830 local time and ending at 2200 in the evening, followed by four additional hours on Tuesday from 0900-1300. The schedule change was prompted by shipping delays in the Suez Canal and Red Sea, causing a delay in getting equipment to the Lusail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar. Despite the logistical challenges, the Qatar 1812km, the opening round of the 2024 WEC season, will proceed as planned on 2 March at 11am local time. The Red Sea disruptions have affected several teams waiting for their cars and equipment to arrive in Qatar for the WEC season’s first event in the Gulf nation. This incident underscores the importance of the Red Sea as a crucial trade route, and similar disruptions have impacted other racing events, like the Dubai 24 Hours earlier this year. The inaugural WEC round at Losail on 2 March will mark Qatar’s debut as the season opener, replacing Sebring as the host venue.
