Rossi will drive an ORECA-Gibson 07 operated by WRT on 5 November, a day after the conclusion of the 2023 WEC season with the 8 Hours of Bahrain, with the aim of competing in the championship in the future.
The LMP2 test will serve as a precursor to the Italian’s planned run in the BMW M Hybrid V8 LMDh car before the end of the year as part of his factory driver role with the German manufacturer.
“I’m very happy to be trying the LMP2 for the first time!” said Rossi, who will turn 45 in February next year.
“It’s a great opportunity from Team WRT, because we have plans for me to test the BMW Hypercar in the future.
“So, before testing that, I think it’s good experience to try the LMP2 as it’s similar in terms of downforce and I’m curious to understand my potential.
“I’m also looking forward to being in Bahrain to watch the final race of the season, and as I’m hoping to race in the WEC in the future, it will be good to understand the atmosphere and the structure of the event.”
Since retiring from MotoGP at the end of the 2021 season, Rossi has made a full-time switch to car racing with the ultimate goal of competing at the Le Mans 24 Hours.
After a one-year stint in Audi GT3 machinery last year also with WRT, he joined the BMW ranks this year as a factory driver to primarily compete in GT World Challenge Europe.
Source: Autosport