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Qatar
Airways is growing its sport sponsorship portfolio as the Official Airline
Partner and Title Partner of the Qatar Airways Qatar 1812 Km FIA World
Endurance Championship. Hosted at the Lusail International Circuit, this
exciting partnership marks a significant moment in the world of motorsport, as
the award-winning airline joins forces with the FIA World Endurance
Championship (WEC) for its 12th season in 2024.
Qatar
will host the season opener from 29 February to 2 March 2024 at the iconic
Lusail International Circuit. The highly anticipated race, spanning nearly 10
hours, will be named the Qatar Airways Qatar 1812 Km.
Qatar
Airways, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation, is proud to
support the FIA World Endurance Championship at Lusail. With the introduction
of WEC in Qatar’s diverse sporting landscape, Qatar Airways continues to foster
world-class sport events in the country.
Qatar
Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Thierry Antinori said: "Qatar Airways is
joining forces with the Qatar 1812 World Endurance Championship as the Official
Title Partner and Airline Partner. Staging this event allows us to connect with
the discerning motorsport audience and fanbase and welcome them to our home and
hub – Qatar. Our brand will be displayed trackside, and we look forward to
engaging with fans at the circuit and with motorsport audiences online."
FIA
World Endurance Championship CEO, Frédéric Lequien, stated: “We are delighted
to welcome Qatar Airways onboard as our title sponsor for the inaugural Qatar
Airways Qatar 1812 Km. We are two brands who are striving to deliver premium
experiences for our customers and fans; therefore, this partnership is the
perfect fit.”
Qatar
Motor and Motorcycle Federation Executive Director and Lusail International
Circuit CEO, Amro al-Hamad, said: "We are honored to partner with Qatar
Airways for the Qatar Airways Qatar 1812 Km FIA World Endurance Championship.
This collaboration highlights Qatar's growing significance as a hub for
motorsports, and together, we are committed to elevating the standard of
excellence in the industry."
The
World Endurance Championship will embark on a thrilling journey across eight
countries spanning four continents, showcasing the pinnacle of endurance
racing. As part of the exciting season, the championship will witness a surge
in participation from manufacturers such as Alpine, Aston Martin, BMW,
Cadillac, Corvette, Ferrari, Ford, Isotta Fraschini, Lamborghini, Lexus,
McLaren and more. Overall, a record number of 19 Hypercars and 18 LMGT3 will be
featured in the championship. Among the highlights, Valentino Rossi, a
seven-time MotoGP World Champion is set to compete for Team WRT in LMGT3.
Another exciting addition is Jenson Button, who was crowned the Formula One
World Champion in 2009.
Fans
and enthusiasts alike are invited to immerse themselves in the exhilarating
atmosphere of the championship on and off the track. Attendees on each day will
have the opportunity to experience the thrill of the race with grandstand and
paddock access, witness their favourite cars up close during the pit-walk,
engage with drivers during the meet and greet sessions and be entertained all
weekend in the fan zone.
Image
Credit: © Qatar Airways
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