DS Virgin Racing aiming for success at first Paris ePrix

As Formula E charges home to Europe, the first race on the European calendar is in the French capital of Paris, with a 1.93km city centre track around the iconic venue of Les Invalides. Home to DS Automobiles and DS Virgin Racing driver Jean-Eric Vergne, the Paris ePrix is an important race for the team as they continue to challenge for a leading position in the overall championship standings.

On 23 April, the French capital will welcome the FIA Formula E Championship for the first time. The event has already sold out, and with such great interest from local fans the exclusive city centre track in the heart of Paris promises to be a valuable addition to the series. Adding this famous city to the Formula E calendar, the promoters continue to fulfil their ideology of city centre racing.

On 20 April 2016, the DS brand electrifies Paris

Three days ahead of the Paris ePrix, the Formula E race around the Hôtel des Invalides, the DS brand is putting on a show with an exceptional parade through the streets of the French capital.

The spotlight will be on DSV-01, the all-electric single-seater representing DS Virgin Racing in the FIA Formula E Championship, with team driver Jean-Eric Vergne at the wheel. Adding a further electrifying touch to this original event in the heart of Paris, DS E-TENSE will also be present. The brand’s latest creation, this unique vehicle features a high-performance electric drivetrain, embodying the brand’s future.

Mclaren Automotive named official safety car partner for 2016 British GT Championship

McLaren Automotive has confirmed it will be the official Safety Car partner of the SRO-run British GT Championship for the 2016 season, ahead of the opening round this weekend at the famous Brands Hatch circuit. The partnership will see the McLaren 570S Coupé take a lead role in safety and management of the field of GT cars which will include the 650S GT3 and, completing its development season exclusively within the Championship, the recently announced 570S GT4.

Ford Focus RS RX makes rallycross debut in Portugal; 600 horsepower car raced by Ken Block and Andreas Bakkerud

– The new 600 horsepower Ford Focus RS RX makes its competitive debut in the FIA World Rallycross Championship in Portugal on the weekend of April 16-17
– Factory-backed team Hoonigan Racing Division cars sprint 0-60 mph in less than two seconds and are driven by America’s Ken Block and Norway’s Andreas Bakkerud
– Ford GT race-car also makes its European debut at the 6 Hours of Silverstone race, U.K., in the FIA World Endurance Championship during the same weekend

The new 600 horsepower Ford Focus RS RX debuts this weekend piloted by factory-backed team Hoonigan Racing Division in the FIA World Rallycross Championship in Portugal.

Around the World in 13 victories: Volkswagen looks to break record winning run in Argentina

– XXL appetite for victory: Ogier, Latvala and Mikkelsen want 13th win for the Polo R WRC
– Unbeaten from Portugal 2015 to Mexico 2016, Argentina would make it a full house
– Long break for the drivers: skiing, decorating, new additions to the family

From Portugal to Mexico and now, hopefully, Argentina: Volkswagen goes into the fourth round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in a particularly determined frame of mind.

World RX Team Austria pre-event release for round 1 of the World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy

Round 1 of the 2016 World Rallycross Championship takes place April 16th and 17th in cold and rainy Montalegre, Portugal. A week before the event snow covered the race track for a day. It has to be expected that it will once again be a muddy event like in 2015 and driver skill will be an essential aspect of keeping things together.  Janis Baumanis racing with #6 and Timur Timerzyanov as #7 have participated In successful pre-season testing and look forward to their first opportunity to compete.

The people of World RX Team Austria have been working virtually and literally day and night for two months to prepare everything from race trucks to spare parts to test days. The team consists of a majority of new people but a very important core staff of mechanics and engineers takes the experience from 2015 along.