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Extreme E

McLaren rolls as Andretti rolls to Energy X Prix Free Practice leads

By Justin Nguyen
November 25, 2022
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Emma Gilmour rolling her McLaren XE might be the biggest moment of the Energy X Prix practices, but Andretti United enjoyed a strong day alongside X44.

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FIA World Rally Championship

WRC announces a 13 rounds calendar for 2023

By Pontus Lindroos
November 25, 2022
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FIA and the WRC Promoter have now announced a 13 rounds calendar for 2023 featuring a brand-new round taking part in three…
WRC2

Lindholm and Meeke tests the new Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 in Greece

By Pontus Lindroos
November 25, 2022
1 Mins read
Emil Lindholm and Kris Meeke have been tested the new Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 in Greece this week
DakarWorld Rally-Raid Championship

Tomas Ourednicek gains Toyota factory backing, to run GR Hilux T1+ in 2023 and Dakar 2024

By Justin Nguyen
November 24, 2022
2 Mins read
Tomáš Ouředníček and co-driver David Křípal will run select World Rally-Raid Championship rounds in 2023 and the 2024 Dakar Rally in a Toyota GR DKR Hilux T1+.
Dakar

Former Bike rider Helder Rodrigues returns to Dakar after 5 years, racing in T3

By Justin Nguyen
November 24, 2022
1 Mins read
Hélder Rodrigues has long enjoyed success at the Dakar Rally on a bike, but will return to the race after five years away in a T3 Light Prototype.
Extreme E

Alpine skier, Dakar winner Luc Alphand named Veloce XE manager

By Justin Nguyen
November 24, 2022
1 Mins read
Luc Alphand, a former Olympic skier for France who won the 2006 Dakar Rally, raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and was the Silk Way Rally director, has been named team manager for Veloce Racing’s Extreme E programme.
Extreme E

2022 Energy X Prix track shortest in series history

By Justin Nguyen
November 24, 2022
1 Mins read
The final race of the 2022 Extreme E season in Uruguay will take place on a 2.9-km course. It is the shortest track that XE will race on, with the previous “record” being the 3.05-km Copper X Prix.
WRC2

Munster looking to do a full-season campaign in WRC2 next year

By Pontus Lindroos
November 24, 2022
1 Mins read
Gregoire Munster is now eyeing a full-season campaign in WRC2 following the success in Japan last time out
DakarWorld Rally-Raid Championship

2023 Road to Dakar races include W2RC legs, South Africa

By Justin Nguyen
November 24, 2022
2 Mins read
Want to run the 2024 Dakar Rally? Showcase yourself at the 2023 Road to Dakar races: Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Sonora Rally, TGRSA 1000 Desert Race, Desafío Ruta 40, and Rallye du Maroc.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Cole Custer to drive #00 in Xfinity for SHR

By Justin Nguyen
November 24, 2022
1 Mins read
Cole Custer will once again drive the #00 in the Xfinity Series for Stewart-Haas Racing, a number that enjoyed great success under his helm with back-to-back runner-up points finishes.
Dakar

Miguel Angel Arranz Lopez running 2023 Morocco rallies, Baja 1000 to prepare for 2024 Dakar Rally

By Justin Nguyen
November 24, 2022
1 Mins read
To get ready for the 2024 Dakar Rally, Miguel Ángel Arranz Lopez will run a slate of prestigious off-road races in 2023 with the Morocco Desert Challenge, Rallye du Maroc, and Baja 1000.
Formula 1

Haas’ Ayao Komatsu reviews post-season test: “We’re very happy with the way the day’s gone overall”

By Ashley Cline
November 24, 2022
1 Mins read
Haas Director of Engineering Ayao Komatsu was pleased with Nico Hülkenberg and Pietro Fittipaldi’s running at the post-season test in Abu Dhabi.
Dakar

X-raid Team reveals 7-car stable for Dakar 2023 with newcomers Casale and Ferreira, 5 female pilots

By Justin Nguyen
November 24, 2022
4 Mins read
Of X-raid Team’s 14 racers at the 2023 Dakar Rally, 5 are women like main drivers Annett Fischer, Camelia Liparoti, and Mercé Martí. They’ve also signed 3× Quad champ Ignacio Casale and European Baja champ João Ferreira.
Formula 1

Nico Hülkenberg hits the track for testing with Haas: “I’m satisfied and happy with the day”

By Ashley Cline
November 24, 2022
1 Mins read
Nico Hülkenberg and Pietro Fittipaldi debrief a productive day of running after partaking in the post-season test for Haas F1 Team.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Yasir Seaidan to chase 2023 World Rally-Raid T4 Championship

By Justin Nguyen
November 23, 2022
1 Mins read
Now recovered from his hand injury, Yasir Seaidan will pursue the 2023 World Rally-Raid Championship in T4. He finished runner-up in the 2021 FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas.
Extreme E

Fraser McConnell joins JBXE for Energy X Prix

By Justin Nguyen
November 23, 2022
1 Mins read
Extreme E Championship Driver Fraser McConnell will make his maiden start in the series for JBXE at the season finale in Uruguay.
Dakar

Dakar 2023 Cars, Prototypes, SSVs, Trucks total 218

By Justin Nguyen
November 23, 2022
5 Mins read
With 72 Cars in the T1/T2 categories, 44 Light Prototypes in T3, 48 SSV in T4, and 54 Trucks in T5, there are 218 four-wheel vehicles racing in the 2023 Dakar Rally.
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