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Toyota’s No. 8 GR010 HYBRID snatched the victory and the Hypercar Manufacturers’ World Championship from Porsche under the floodlights Saturday in the 2024 FIA WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain af…
Toyota’s No. 8 GR010 HYBRID emerged victorious in the 2024 FIA WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain, securing the Hypercar Manufacturers’ World Championship from Porsche, amid a thrilling race featuring multiple safety car periods and a full course yellow towards the end. The eventful final three hours of the race saw intense battles across both categories, with Toyota making a comeback in the closing stages to clinch the Manufacturer title. Sebastien Buemi’s exceptional driving performance in the No. 8 car propelled Toyota to the championship, overtaking Porsche’s No. 5 car for the win with 39 minutes left on the clock. Despite challenges faced by Porsche’s No. 6 team, they managed to secure the drivers’ title with Andre Lotterer, Kevin Estre, and Laurens Vanthoor holding onto their position despite finishing outside the top 10. The race also witnessed setbacks for other contenders, such as the No. 7 Toyota and the No. 50 Ferrari, ultimately leading to a dramatic and unexpected outcome in Bahrain.
