P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Rene Rast has highlighted the progress that BMW M Team WRT has made, after he qualified the #20 M Hybrid
In a post-Hyperpole interview with MotorsportWeek.com, the driver mentioned that a top-five finish would have been possible for him if it wasn’t for a small mistake in the last corner.
Despite this, the driver expressed satisfaction with their performance in the second WEC race, especially exceeding their expectations by participating in the Hyperpole following the Qatar race.
The driver expressed optimism about staying within the top-10 positions during the race.
The team showed significant progress, moving from around the 18th position in Qatar to P7 in the current race.
Fine-tuning details during testing helped the team make advancements, although the true impact was only felt during the race itself.
The goal for the team moving forward is to focus on staying out of trouble, avoiding mistakes and penalties to secure a strong finish.
