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The clear headliner from today’s FIA WEC Rookie Test in Bahrain was MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi, who made his first Hypercar test with BMW Team WRT. The Italian completed 69 tours of the Sa…
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi made his Hypercar test debut with BMW Team WRT at the FIA WEC Rookie Test in Bahrain, impressively completing 69 laps at the Sakhir circuit and setting a competitive time of 1m50.557s. Rossi expressed his enjoyment of the experience, praising the car’s performance, especially in warm conditions and without ABS. He highlighted the similarities in driving style between the Hypercar and motorcycles, hinting at a potential return to WEC or GT World Challenge for the 2025 season. Despite considering his options, Rossi hinted at a possible return to prototype racing in the future, acknowledging the positive impact of his first Hypercar test.
