CE Dealer Team claims FIA World RX silver and bronze medals in electrifying Hong Kong finale
CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment finished its second groundbreaking season in the all-electric FIA World Rallycross Championship with its best result yet, claiming team championship silver medal and the drivers’ bronze medal.
The double-header season finale in Hong Kong marked the championship's inaugural race in the Asia-Pacific region and within a mega city center.
Constructed at Victoria Harbour, the FIA World RX track was built in collaboration with Volvo Construction Equipment, implementing digital solutions and sustainable machinery by Volvo CE's experts.
"We secured a strong ending to the season at the amazing Hong Kong circuit. While we wanted more from today's final, Niclas finishing third in the championship is great, and Klara's constant progress is promising. The RX community showcased a positive future this weekend in Hong Kong. Despite the challenges, we're happy with the strong result of our season. I am looking forward to next year and a bright future together with all our partners, a big thanks to everyone for the support,” said Jussi Pinomäki, Team Manager of CE Dealer Team.
Finnish star Niclas Grönholm secured a season-best second place on Saturday and followed up with another strong performance on Sunday, earning his third consecutive bronze medal in the FIA World RX, and his second for CE Dealer Team.
"I would like to thank the team and our partners for another great season. To secure the bronze in front of all our guests and partners feels good, although I aimed for the silver today,” said Niclas Grönholm.
"We had a strong weekend despite some challenges. Yesterday, securing second place after a start issue was the best we could hope for. Today, with great speed in the car, I wished for the pole in the final, as we saw how crucial that was as Johan took the inside line from the start. I'll now take some time off and then shift focus to come back even stronger next year.”
Swedish rallycross star Klara Andersson bounced back strongly in Hong Kong to reach the final during both days. She secured her first-ever overall heat win on Sunday, finishing seventh in the championship.
"It was a strong weekend for the team. I am happy of my pace, winning my first heat overall and advancing after a challenging semi-final. Both Niclas and I deserved more after our performance today. I felt we had what it took for a double podium. I am proud of the team for grabbing second place in the teams' championship and of Niclas for the bronze in the drivers' championship,” said Klara Andersson.
"Racing in Hong Kong was amazing. The fans were exceptionally enthusiastic, making it an outstanding event."
CE Dealer Team finishes the season second in the teams' championship in its second year, continuing its push for improved sustainability in society and to highlight the excitement that a move to an electric future offers.
The team enjoyed strong onsite support in Hong Kong from Volvo Construction Equipment and further partners of the programme with almost to 300 guests on site, showcasing latest cutting-edge products and services from Volvo Construction Equipment.
Results and standings after the FIA World RX of Hong Kong finale: https://bit.ly/3ZJzbDL
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About CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment
CE Dealer Team was founded in 2022 by the PWR Group in cooperation with Volvo Construction Equipment and its partners. The core goal of the rallycross programme is to drive the shift to improved sustainability and diversity in society and highlight the excitement that a move to an electric future offers. CE Dealer Team is run with support from independent dealers of Volvo Construction Equipment, along with several prominent industrial partners, who together share a commitment to leading a sustainable future, both on track and off.
About FIA World Rallycross Championship
The FIA World Rallycross Championship is one of six official World Championship in motorsport alongside Formula 1 and World Rally Championship. The championship runs on seven venues across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Rallycross is a combination of rallying and circuit racing. It is head-to-head short, sharp races on mixed surfaces (dirt and asphalt) contained within amphitheatre venues. In the headlining FIA World Rallycross Championship, high-profile drivers are equipped with fully electric RX1 cars producing over 600bhp and the ability to accelerate from 0-100km/h in less than two seconds – faster than a Formula 1 car.
