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WEC Prologue could be postponed amid freight delays
The Losail International Circuit in Doha is set to host the official pre-season test of 2024 on 24-25 February, a week before the opening round of the year on 2 March. However, the test dates may need to be delayed due to shipping delays for cars and equipment being transported via sea route. The World Endurance Championship (WEC) acknowledged potential delays of up to 48 hours in getting all containers to Qatar. The schedule for the Prologue event could change based on developments on Thursday and Friday. Similar shipping delays affected the Dubai 24 Hours event, which was rescheduled due to delays caused by disruptions in the Red Sea shipping route. This situation underscores the challenges posed by shipping cargo through the Red Sea, a vital waterway connecting the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
