Motorsports

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 28, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 28, 2025 – The PEUGEOT 9X8 #93 team has secured a 5th row starting position for the highly anticipated 1812 km of Qatar, the opening round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The qualifying session, held under the floodlights of the Losail International Circuit, saw intense competition among the Hypercar prototypes.

Qualifying Breakdown

Jean-Eric Vergne and Stoffel Vandoorne were tasked with qualifying the PEUGEOT 9X8 cars. The session began at 5:40 PM, with track temperatures at a cool 17°C. Vergne, driving the #93 car, began his warm-up laps on medium compound tires. He initially clocked a time of 1:39.963 before improving to 1:39.926 on his final fast lap. This performance secured him a spot in the Hyperpole session, reserved for the top ten qualifiers.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 27, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 27, 2025 – In a move aimed at democratizing motorsports, Renault has unveiled the Clio Rally6 kit, a budget-friendly solution designed to bring rally racing within reach of a wider audience. This initiative follows the French motorsport governing body FFSA’s efforts to lower the barriers to entry with its FR6 ruleset, and builds on the success of the existing Clio Rally5.

Responding directly to the FR6 regulations, Renault is offering a comprehensive kit compatible with the fifth generation of the production Clio. The kit is priced at €19,999 (US$20,940), including VAT, making it a highly competitive option for those looking to enter the rally scene.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 23, 2025 – The official Prologue for the 2025 FIA WEC Championship concluded with Team Peugeot TotalEnergies completing crucial testing at the Losail International Circuit. With approximately fourteen hours of track time, split into two daytime and two nighttime sessions, the team gathered vital data in preparation for the upcoming 1812 km Qatar race.

Thirty-six cars, including eighteen Hypercar prototypes, participated in the Prologue, providing a competitive environment for the teams to assess their vehicles. Team Peugeot TotalEnergies’ six drivers, behind the wheel of the PEUGEOT 9X8, covered a total of 3586 kilometers under varied track conditions. This extensive running allowed them to refine prototype setups and evaluate tire strategies.

Testing and Performance

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 20, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 20, 2025 – The Peugeot TotalEnergies Team is gearing up for the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, starting with the 1812 km of Qatar on February 28th. This marks the team's third season in the WEC, and they are looking to build on the momentum from a strong finish to the 2024 season.

Team Preparations and Car Development

"2025 is a year we’re approaching with determination," says Jean-Marc Finot, Senior VP of Stellantis Motorsport. He highlighted the team's strong performance at the end of the 2024 season, including a podium finish at the 8 Hours of Bahrain. Finot added, "Now, we need to find a little more performance. A suspension-focused Joker will be deployed starting from Qatar."

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 20, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 20, 2025 – Metrology specialist Hexagon has announced a multi-year renewal of its long-established innovation partnership with the Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 team. This extension reinforces an 18-year collaboration where Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has provided crucial support through 3D laser scanning and digitalization solutions. The timing of this renewed partnership is particularly significant, as the 2026 season will introduce new technical regulations to Formula 1.

A Partnership Built on Innovation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 20, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 20, 2025 – The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has announced the launch of five new Motorsport Medicine eLearning Modules, designed to bolster medical knowledge and preparedness within the global motorsport community. These modules, available through the FIA University, aim to equip staff, volunteers, and drivers with essential skills and best practices for managing medical situations before, during, and after events.

Enhancing Motorsport Medical Expertise

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 19, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 19, 2025 – Peugeot Sport proudly announces Kappa as its new official equipment supplier. This partnership unites two prominent brands with a shared vision encompassing sport, technology, design, and aesthetics.

A Partnership Between Sport, Technology, and Design

Kappa, a renowned sportswear brand, is recognized for its textile innovation, creating high-performance, comfortable, and stylish equipment. This aligns seamlessly with Peugeot Sport's dedication to pushing technological boundaries in international competitions, notably the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC).

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 19, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 19, 2025 – As part of the Stellantis Motorsport Young Driver Program (YDP), 20-year-old Chilean driver Nico Pino recently experienced his first drive in a Citroën C3 Rally2 during a test session organized by Citroën Racing.

From Track to Rally: A New Challenge

A driver with a background in track and endurance racing, Pino had previously tested the DS E-TENSE FE25 all-electric single-seater at the end of 2024. The Stellantis Motorsport Young Driver Program is designed to identify, train, and develop promising young drivers across various motorsport disciplines.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 18, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 18, 2025 – The historic partnership between Sparco and Lancia, a motorsport powerhouse during the Eighties and Nineties, is back and stronger than ever as the world-renowned brand makes its return to racing.

A Reunion of Legends

The reunion of these two legendary and iconic Turin-based brands was made official during the “Rally Racing Meeting”—the annual event organized by Miki Biasion which was held on February 8th and 9th at the Vicenza Expo Center with over 10,000 attendees—during a presentation at the really appreciated Lancia stand. The brands are essentially going back to the future in style, uniting heritage and innovation to support Lancia’s return to motorsports and, more generally, to allow fans to feel part of a brand which has always had racing in its DNA.

Supporting Lancia's Return to Motorsport

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 7, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 6, 2025 – Lancia's return to the rally world is accelerating. The Sporting Regulations for the highly anticipated Trofeo Lancia, nearing final approval from ACI Sport, are now available, along with the registration form for the one-make championship featuring the new Ypsilon Rally4 HF. This vehicle has already seen strong demand, with over 80 units sold in just three months.

A Rich Prize Pool and Career Opportunity

The Trofeo Lancia boasts a substantial prize pool of €360,000, making it one of the most lucrative in the Italian national rally scene. Beyond the financial rewards, the championship offers a unique opportunity: the winner, if under 35 years old, will join the official Lancia Corse HF team for the 2026 FIA ERC season.

Championship Format and Structure