Gulf 12 Hours
Today, Gulf 12 Hours is a topic that arouses great interest and debate in society. It has become a point of reference today, generating conflicting opinions and deep reflections on its impact. Gulf 12 Hours has come to occupy a relevant place on the public agenda, not only because of its relevance in various areas, but also because of the impact it has on people's lives. It is a topic that does not leave anyone indifferent and that continues to be a reason for analysis and discussion in different contexts.
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| Venue | Yas Marina Circuit |
|---|---|
| Corporate sponsor | Lenovo |
| First race | 2012 |
| Duration | 12 Hours |
| Most wins (driver) | Davide Rigon (5) |
| Most wins (team) | Kessel Racing (4) AF Corse (4) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Ferrari (8) |
The Gulf 12 Hours is a 12-hour annual GT endurance racing event that usually takes place at the Yas Marina Circuit in the United Arab Emirates during the third Sunday of December, except in 2021 when it was held at the Bahrain International Circuit in January. In 2012 and, for the decennial, in 2022, the race was held twice: in January and December. On 29 July 2022, it was announced that Gulf 12 Hours joined the Intercontinental GT Challenge calendar both in 2022 and 2023.[1] The race did not return as part of the IGTC calendar in 2024 after the two-year contract was not extended.[2]
Winners
Multiple winners
By driver
| Wins | Driver | Years |
|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Davide Rigon
|
2014–2018 |
| 4 |  Michał Broniszewski
|
2015–2018 |
| 2 | Giacomo Piccini
|
2015–2016 |
| Alessandro Pier Guidi
|
2018, 2022 (Dec) | |
 Isa Al-Khalifa
|
2021, 2022 (Jan) | |
 Ben Barnicoat
|
2021, 2022 (Jan) | |
 Martin Kodrić
|
2021, 2022 (Jan) |
By manufacturer
| Wins | Manufacturer | Years |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Ferrari
|
2012 (Jan), 2012 (Dec), 2014–2018, 2022 (Dec) |
| 3 |  Mercedes-AMG
|
2013, 2022 (Jan), 2023 |
| 2 | Audi
|
2019, 2024 |
References
- ^ "Gulf 12 Hours replaces Kyalami as 2022 IGTC finale". motorsport.com. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ a b Kilbey, Stephen (22 August 2023). "Gulf 12 Hours To Stick With Original 2024 Date". Dailysportscar. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ "Gulf 12 Hours win seals a dream season for Team Abu Dhaby by Black Falcon". www.gulf12hours.com. 14 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Victory for AF Corse in 2014 Gulf 12 Hours". www.gulf12hours.com. 13 December 2014. Archived from the original on 12 January 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
- ^ "Kessel Racing win the 5th Gulf 12 Hours at Yas Marina Circuit". www.gulf12hours.com. 11 December 2015. Archived from the original on 19 May 2016. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ "Gulf 12 Hours January 2021 Edition relocates to Bahrain". www.gulf12hours.com. 16 November 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "IGTC / 12 Ore del Golfo: trionfo Ferrari, Juncadella campione del mondo". FormulaPassion.it (in Italian). 2022-12-11. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ "Gulf 12 Hours joins Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli". intercontinentalgtchallenge.com. SRO Motorsports Group. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ "Gulf 12 Hours – Race" (PDF). 10 December 2023. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Gulf 12 Hours – Race" (PDF). Endurance-Info. Gulf 12 Hours. 15 December 2024. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 December 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "Saintéloc Audi Wins Gulf 12 Hours After Optimum Penalised Post-Race". Dailysportscar. 15 December 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.