Triumphant Audieu

Manama : Audi Sport Team Joest fulfilled a dream exit from the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) yesterday, following an outstanding one-two finish in the Bapco 6 Hours of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).

The #8 R18 Hybrid driven by Lucas di Grassi, Loic Duval and Oliver Jarvis clinched a well-deserved victory ahead of teammates Marcel Fassler, Andre Lotterer and Benoit Treluyer in Audi’s #7 car. It was an emotional result for the German manufacturers, who announced last month their withdrawal from endurance racing and Le Mans following the completion of the WEC’s season-ending round in Bahrain.

Also making his final appearance in the sport was Porsche’s Mark Webber, who also had reason to celebrate after steering his team to the last overall podium spot in 3rd place. Webber, who is retiring from racing, was in the cockpit of Porsche’s #1 919 Hybrid as it crossed the finish line behind the Audi pair. To add to their victory, Audi set a distance record for the Bapco 6 Hours of Bahrain after completing 201 laps.