The 2024 season of the FIA World Endurance Championship arrives in Imola for the 6 Hours which represents the second stage after the opening held just over a month ago in Qatar.
It goes without saying that there is great anticipation for what is the home event of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Isotta Fraschini among the Hypercars, but also of other great protagonists in the LMGT3 Class starting with Valentino Rossi, who returns to the Santerno circuit after the first outing in GT3 took place in 2022.
But among the 37 cars entered there will be no lack of spectacle and battle, with the spotlight focused primarily on the Porsches, which dominated the scene in Lusail, while a redemption is expected from the reigning Toyota champions, with great anticipation also for the brand new Peugeot 9X8.
And certainly the LMDh entered by Alpine, BMW and Cadillac will also want to be part of the match in the Hypercar Class, with curiosity as to what the values on the field will be compared to the highly reshuffled Balance Of Performance issued by the FIA and ACO.
Speaking of Rossi, in the LMGT3 Class also keep an eye on the Porsche, fresh from success in Qatar, and the Aston Martins who completed the podium in the Middle East, with Ford Mustang, Corvette, Ferrari, Lexus, Lamborghini and McLaren ready to have their say.
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THE PROGRAM
In Imola the engines will start on Friday for the first Free Practice, while on Saturday afternoon the spotlight will be on Qualifying. The start of the 6h is scheduled for 1pm on Sunday, but let's see in detail all the times of the planned activities, with the side races which will be reserved for Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europa and Porsche Carrera Cup Germany.
FRIDAY 19 APRIL
Free Practice 1: 12.00-13.30
Free Practice 2: 5.15pm-6.45pm
SATURDAY 20 APRIL
Free Practice 3: 11;10-12;10
LMGT3 qualifications: 14;45-14;57
Hyperpole LMGT3: 15;05-15;15
HYPERCAR Qualifying: 15;25-15;37
Hyperpole HYPERCAR: 15;45-15;55
SUNDAY 21 APRIL
Race: 1pm-7pm (6 hours)
6h presentation of Imola
Photo by: Francesco Corghi
FIA WEC 2024: how can I watch the 6h of Imola
This year the entire World Endurance Championship is visible on Eurosport – Sky channel 211 – and the relevant application or website, plus Discovery+ and on the fiawec.tv website (also available via application) where Live Timing is available, which can be consulted also on the official website of the timekeeper AlKamel.
As always happens with the FIA WEC sessions, Free Practice 1 and 2 will not be broadcast live on TV, but can be followed via the official timing.
Live coverage begins with Free Practice 3 on the WEC's official YouTube channel. Following will be the Qualifying covered by Eurosport 2 and Discovery+.
The race will start on Sunday with full live coverage on the Discovery+/Eurosport apps and on FIAWEC.tv. Here is a summary of where and how we can follow the activities on the track.
FRIDAY 19 APRIL
Free Practice 1: 12.00-13.30 (Livetiming only)
Free Practice 2: 5.15pm-6.45pm (Livetiming only)
SATURDAY 20 APRIL
Free Practice 3: 11;10-12;10 (Livetiming, live on Eurosport app, Discovery+ app, FIA WEC YouTube channel and fiawec.tv)
Qualifying: from 2.45pm (Livetiming, live on the Eurosport app, Discovery+ app and fiawec.tv)
SUNDAY 21 APRIL
Race: 1.00pm (Livetiming, live on Eurosport 2, Eurosport app, Discovery+ app and fiawec.tv)
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