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Sport newsThe first-of-its-kind test in the all-electric FIA World Championship provides elite women racing drivers the opportunity to drive the new for Season 11 (2024/25) GEN3 Evo race car, which is capable of 0-60 mph in just 1.82 seconds. The car will also be tested during the same week by the 11 world-class race teams and 22 drivers currently competing in the series.Each of the race teams in the championship will be required to field…

Sport newsDacia and X-Raid Mini will debut new cars when the 2024 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) reaches its conclusion with the Rallye du Maroc on October 4-11.Of the staggering 125 entrants across the Ultimate, Challenger, SSV and Stock categories, 33 are registered for points in the W2RC.Dacia has been developing the Sandrider in conjunction with the Renault Group and Prodrive for several months away from the spotlight of international competition and W2RC Championship leader…

FIA newsFIA Region I’s report seeks to understand whether sustainability outcomes could be improved, by changing policy or practice in five key areas: lifecycle emissions, manufacturing processes, energy efficiency, battery life, and transparency in consumer information. Notably, the report highlights: The need for circular strategies  to lower carbon emissions during the manufacturing process. Recycled materials, including steel and aluminium, and innovations, like cobalt-free lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, can have a significant impact on the overall sustainability of the manufacture process.The importance of more…

Members newsDesigned to improve safety in school zones, the Star Rating for Schools (SR4S) methodology aligns with the UN Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030, and supports Botswana’s commitment to child and adolescent well-being.On 18-19 September 2024, a SR4S training session was held for members of the Letlhakeng and Kweneng District Road Safety Committees. Participants were trained on how to assess and improve the safety of school environments, building local capacity for data collection and…

Sport newsThe countdown to the third FIA Motorsport Games has reached a crucial milestone, with just one month remaining before the “Race of Nations” officially launches in Spain on 23 October. Centred around the port city of Valencia on the country’s Mediterranean coast, it will represent the third edition of the multi-disciplinary extravaganza following its successful debut in 2019 (Rome, Italy) and a dazzling second outing in 2022 (Marseille, France). This year’s event promises to deliver more…

Sport newsThe inaugural Eco Rally Cup demo event in Hefei, China, marked a significant milestone under the direction of the Anhui Province Motorsport Federation, the local government, and the CAMF. This was the first-ever Eco Rally event in China, serving as a demo and Candidate event for the prestigious #BridgestoneFIAEcoRallyCup.Spanning six cities, the event showcased the potential of eco-friendly motorsport, with a strong focus on sustainability. Over 1,000 policemen and local authorities were on standby…

Sport newsIn the opening race, Kiss extended his championship lead with a dominant performance. The Hungarian held off an early attack from Jochen Hahn to maintain his lead into Turn 1. Despite Hahn’s best efforts to challenge under the Dunlop Bridge, Kiss had already put his truck comfortably ahead, securing victory with a five-second margin. Antonio Albacete had a quiet race, finishing third.Race 2 belonged to José Eduardo Rodrigues, who delivered a stunning drive to…

Sport newsFollowing HERE to watch the press conferences.  World Rally ChampionshipRally ChileSEASON 2024SportRallies1SportWorld Rally ChampionshipRalliesSEASON 2024Rally Chile01Sunday, September 29, 2024 – 11:56pmSunday, September 29, 2024 – 11:56pm …

Sport newsDriving a Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid, the Finn edged out his Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT team-mate Elfyn Evans by 23.4s, conquering increasingly difficult and damp roads across Chile’s Biobío region.Rovanperä, with Jonne Halttunen co-driving, made a cautious start to the 11th round of the season, admitting that the Chilean gravel didn’t suit his driving style. Nevertheless, as the rally progressed, he found his rhythm and the turning point came on Saturday afternoon when…

Sport newsThe two-time winner of the FIA World Rally Championship will start Sunday’s final leg with a lead of 15.1s over his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid team-mate Evans, benefiting in part from the tricky weather conditions that reshaped the leaderboard.Evans had been in commanding form earlier in the day, winning three of the morning’s four stages to build a 13.6s cushion. But his advantage evaporated on the penultimate Lota test, where dense fog descended…