The 2012 FIA GT1 Zolder round is an

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event held at the

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on 20–22 April 2012, and is the second round of the

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. It is the second time the FIA GT1 World Championship has visited Zolder, with defending race winners

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and

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returning for 2012 with All-Inkl.com Münnich Motorsport. The event is supported by the

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, the 2012 Supercar Challenge, and the Belgian Historic Cup.

Qualifying

Qualifying result

For qualifying, Driver 1 participates in the first and third sessions while Driver 2 participates in only the second session. The fastest lap for each session is indicated with bold. Notes: * — The No. 9 Team China Porsche was demoted three grid spots for a crossing the pit exit blend line during Qualifying 3.

Races

Qualifying Race

Championship Race

References

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