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WEC grid airfreighted back from Qatar to Europe to avoid Imola delay
According to a statement from the WEC organization, due to delays in the Middle East, cars and equipment for the Imola 6 Hours race in Europe will now be transported by air instead of sea. The decision was made to ensure everything arrives on time for the event. The delay was caused by the geopolitical situation in the Red Sea, including attacks by Houti rebels on international shipping. The change in logistics will incur additional costs for the teams and the championship organizers, with estimates exceeding £250,000 for some competitors. The airfreight is expected to reach Europe within the next week. Teams participating in the Imola test will receive their equipment first, as some cars arrived in Qatar by a combination of sea and airfreight due to safety concerns off the coast of Yemen.
