The 2024 Repco Bathurst 12 Hour qualifying session was a thrilling display of power and precision, as BMW and Mercedes-AMG locked out the front row. Sheldon van der Linde clinched pole position for BMW, while Broc Feeney of Mercedes-AMG closely trailed in second. With a highly competitive 29-car field, fans can anticipate a gripping showdown on the iconic Mount Panorama circuit.
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As the FIA WEC 2023 season gets underway, triple DTM champion Rene Rast has expressed optimism about BMW’s chances in the championship, citing Porsche’s victory in Qatar. However, Rast stressed that BMW still has work to do, considering their 10th-place finish that was promoted into the points after Cadillac’s disqualification. BMW Motorsport boss Andreas Roos also urged caution, emphasizing the need ‘to be realistic’ about the team’s expectations in their inaugural WEC programme.