Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) has announced that ‘Qatar 1812’ is the officialname of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) race to be staged for the first time at the Lusail International Circuit in early March 2024.
The announcement was made during a press conference in Paris, where the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship calendar, with eight races across four continents, was confirmed. Covering around 1812 km and lasting under 10 hours, the race is named after the date of Qatar National Day, a pillar of celebration every year on 18 December (18/12).
The name evokes a proud tradition as Qatar opens the 12th season of the prestigious global endurance series for the first time and strengthens its standing in the world of motorsports events. Against the backdrop of the newly redesigned 5.418km Lusail International Circuit, Qatar will host both the WEC Prologue in February and the season-opener in March 2024, welcoming the world’s top endurance race drivers and premier brands showcasing the latest Hypercars. (TNN) page 12
