Here’s how the drivers look at the upcoming 6h Imola / FIA WEC

The time has come: the FIA ​​​​WEC will hold the second race of the 2024 season next weekend (April 19 to 21 Since Monza is being rebuilt, the World Championship travels to Imola). The 4.909 km track has uphill and downhill sections and is therefore very popular with racing drivers. 37 cars were registered at Imola. The top group includes 19 hypercars.

Die WEC already has an updated input list at this time installed. Jules Gounon is already listed there. The Frenchman fills in for the injured Ferdinand Habsburg at Imola and drives the Alpine A424 with starting number #35. In principle, the WEC pilots are looking forward to the Imola event in very good conditions. Here are some sounds.

Marco Wittmann – BMW M Hybrid V8

“I’m really looking forward to competing in the FIA ​​WEC again this weekend. Italy is a beautiful country. I love the atmosphere, the food and the people – so I’m looking forward to it. Imola is a very historic race track that I know from DTM. I finished on the podium there in 2022, for so I have good memories. We have done tests and simulation sessions since the start of Qatar and hopefully we will make progress.”

Paul di Resta – Peugeot 9X8

“I got to know this track recently. Imola is a narrow and bumpy course. It’s completely different from Qatar. With all the hypercars and GT3s, the track will be very crowded. The tires will also be important, especially if the weather changes. As far as as preparations go, coming to the second round of the championship with a new car is never easy. We will gradually get to know this Peugeot 9X8 2024 and make progress with it, focusing on Le Mans, our main goal.”

Antonio Fuoco – Ferrari 499P

«Imola is a very important track for Ferrari and an Italian driver like me. I am sure that there will be a special atmosphere in this round of the World Endurance Championship: I hope that the stadiums will be filled with many fans, who we want to give them a lot of excitement this weekend. On a technical level, I don’t expect an easy race. The difference in performance between the hypercars and LMGT3 type requires more maneuverability and therefore better track management. The track is unique, with very special corners like Tosa and Acque Minerali, combined with high-speed corners and narrow running areas. We have to drive without mistakes, use the power of our car and at the same time avoid mistakes.

Alex Lynn – Cadillac V-Series.R

“I’m looking forward to Imola. It’s a beautiful track, a historic place and a great venue for the second round of the WEC in 2024. I think the fans will create a great atmosphere. As a team we hope to race again. Now the preparations for Le Mans really start. Imola is a stop and it has many stops and starts. With our fast car, I have high hopes for a successful event.”

Mike Conway – Toyota GR010 Hybrid

“This weekend will be a new experience for me because I’ve never driven in Imola, although it’s obviously one of the most common motorcycle circuits. I’ve watched a lot of races and recently I drove them in the simulator. Now I’m looking forward to getting a chance to race there. In Qatar we got points good for the World Cup and now we have to put the pressure on and use every opportunity we get. It won’t be easy to compete against strong competition. But we will keep fighting.”