Sport & Leisure

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 4, 2024 – BWT Alpine Formula One Team tackled the challenges of the Autódromo José Carlos Pace Circuit for the São Paulo Grand Prix, Round 21 of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Drivers Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly were eager to take on the iconic circuit and deliver strong results in the final leg of the triple-header.

The São Paulo Grand Prix, held at the legendary Interlagos circuit, was known for its passionate fans, challenging layout, and unpredictable racing. The circuit's combination of high-speed straights, tight corners, and elevation changes demanded precision and skill from the drivers.

Esteban Ocon embraced the unique atmosphere and challenges that the São Paulo Grand Prix presented. He commented, "I am looking forward to heading to Brazil this week. The track is always a fun challenge to drive, and the atmosphere is incredible. Like Mexico City, the São Paulo fans always bring the noise which spurs us drivers on."

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 3, 2024 – Team Peugeot TotalEnergies ended the FIA World Endurance Championship season on a high note with a spectacular podium finish at the 8 Hours of Bahrain.    

Starting from the back of the grid after their best qualifying time was canceled, the No. 93 PEUGEOT 9X8, driven by Jensen, Müller, and Vergne, mounted an impressive comeback to claim third place.  The team's No. 94 car, unfortunately, had to retire with less than two hours of the race remaining due to a high voltage issue.    

Despite the challenges, the team's strategic tire management and the drivers' impressive performance in the No. 93 car secured them a podium finish.    

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 3, 2024 – Lancia roared back into the world of rally racing, joining forces with long-time technical partner Sparco, a reunion that ignited excitement among motorsport enthusiasts. This dynamic duo, with a history of shared victories in rally racing's golden era, renewed their collaboration for the 2025 Rally program, introducing the purpose-built Ypsilon Rally4 HF.

Ypsilon Rally4 HF: A Fusion of Power and Technology

The Ypsilon Rally4 HF emerged as a testament to Lancia's rally car legacy, seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology with exhilarating performance.  Built on a CMP MHEV platform, it offered a unique combination of lightweight agility and robust structural rigidity.  Enhancing safety, the car featured a welded tubular safety cage, ensuring a high-performance, secure chassis that met the stringent FIA standards.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 3, 2024 – Audi Sport customer racing proudly announced that its three customer racing models, the Audi R8 LMS GT3, the Audi R8 LMS GT4, and the Audi RS 3 LMS, all achieved international success in October.    

The Audi R8 LMS GT3 won the GT America powered by AWS racing series with driver Johnny O'Connell.  O'Connell, a former professional driver, turned a deficit of 18 points into a narrow lead in the final race of the season.  This marked the 121st time since 2009 that a racing driver secured a championship victory in an Audi R8 LMS.    

The Audi R8 LMS GT4 continued its streak of success in the Championnat de France FFSA GT, winning its seventh title since 2018.  The customer team CSA Racing prevailed in the Pro-Am category for the first time this season, with drivers Gaël Castelli and Rodolphe Wallgren scoring points in each of the twelve races.    

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 2, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – NOVEMBER 02, 2024 - The BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 marked a thrilling return to the event's roots in Africa, with Namibia serving as the stunning backdrop for the ninth edition of this legendary adventure. Over six days, 22 teams from around the globe, including 16 men's and 6 women's teams, navigated a challenging 1,350-kilometer route through Namibia's diverse and demanding terrains.

A Test of Skill, Endurance, and Camaraderie

This year's event was more than just a competition; it was a true test of skill, endurance, and camaraderie, embodying the essence of the GS spirit. Participants faced a series of special stages designed to push their limits, testing their off-road riding abilities, mechanical knowledge, navigation skills, and teamwork.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 31, 2024 – boot Düsseldorf 2025 is set to be the top event in the water sports industry, with 17 exhibition halls filled with boats, yachts, diving and surfing equipment, and destinations from around the world.

"The music is playing in Düsseldorf! If you want to experience the diversity of water sports and learn more about them in person, this is the right place for you," says boot Director Petros Michelidakis.

The event will feature a wide range of yachts and boats, making it the leading trade fair in the industry. Despite the current economic challenges, boot Düsseldorf will showcase the biggest names in the industry, including X-Yachts, Jeanneau/Beneteau, Dufour, Excess, Hallberg Rassy, Contest, Amel, Saffier, Solaris, Elan, Grand Soleil, Lagoon, and Bali in sailing halls 15 and 16.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – With less than three weeks to go before official testing begins prior to Season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, DS Automobiles and PENSKE AUTOSPORT have presented the DS E-TENSE FE25. Featuring a fresh design, more aerodynamic bodywork, four-wheel drive, and a new powertrain developed by DS Performance, the DS E-TENSE FE25 will be the ace up the sleeve of the Franco-American squad.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – Thanks to a perfectly executed race strategy and an excellent performance by the six drivers, the PEUGEOT 9X8 2024 secured 4th and 8th places at the 6 Hours of Fuji.

Starting from 14th position, the PEUGEOT 9X8 #93 finished 4th, just 3.525 seconds away from the podium. The #94 also gained ten places in the standings to finish 8th.

After a tough race in Austin and a lack of pace in qualifying at the Fuji Speedway, Team Peugeot TotalEnergies managed to turn things around, bringing both PEUGEOT 9X8 2024 cars into the top ten and achieving their best result of the season in front of 65,800 fans.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – After a challenging race in Texas, Team Peugeot TotalEnergies is setting its sights on the 6 Hours of Fuji in Japan, the penultimate round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The team is determined to bounce back and secure a strong finish at the Fuji International Speedway, a track known for its unique characteristics and unpredictable weather.

"The Fuji Speedway is a diverse racetrack, with a long 1,475-meter start-finish straight and some tight corners in the infield," explains Olivier Jansonnie, Peugeot Sport Technical Director. "Achieving the right balance between top speed and aerodynamic downforce is always a challenge on this circuit, which features 16 corners—10 right-handers and 6 left-handers. Additionally, we have to consider the unpredictable weather at this time of year on Japan's main island, Honshu."

A Familiar Battleground

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – After a promising performance in São Paulo and a rejuvenating summer break, Team Peugeot TotalEnergies is ready to hit the track again as the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) resumes at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas. [cite: 4, 5]

This will be the French team's debut at the six-hour Lone Star Le Mans race, which returned to the FIA WEC calendar in 2020. [cite: 4, 5] The team got a taste of the Texan track during a test session in late July, familiarizing themselves with the unique challenges it presents. [cite: 5, 6]