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Originally Posted by chernaudi
Joest Racing confirms that both R18s will be e-tron quattro hybrids per their Facebook page.
Also, only the GTE-Pro 458s have been confirmed to have the 5 liter smaller fuel tanks.
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Official quote Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich: "We decided to compete with two hybrid vehicles in Bahrain. Our analysis has shown that we’ve got an advantage in traffic with the R18 e-tron quattro. It makes it easier for our drivers to overtake other vehicles. This means that with two hybrid vehicles we’re in a better position in the battle with Toyota. At the same time, we’re giving both our driver teams identical material in the battle for the title. Bahrain will be a completely different race than the previous rounds. We’re expecting very high temperatures. Unlike the most recent round in Brazil, Bahrain also takes a high toll on the brakes, which require good cooling. Handling the tires will be crucial too."
