Timetable confirmed for first ever WTCC night race

The timetable has been confirmed for the first ever night race of the FIA World Touring Car Championship at the season finale in Qatar on November 26-27th.

The first race of the event, featuring 12 laps, will start at 21:45 local time, with the second race starting about an hour later at 22:55, meaning a finish close to midnight.

Another first with the Qatar event is it being held during the week and not on a weekend. Free practice begins on Thursday, with qualifying starting at 15:00 on Friday and the races held later that night.

A complete schedule is available here.