Misano. What a race weekend for BMW M Team WRT! The Belgian staff dominated the second season occasion within the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Sprint Cup at Misano (ITA) and celebrated victory in each races. In the primary run within the afternoon, Valentino Rossi (ITA) repeated his residence victory from final season along with Maxime Martin (BEL). Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts (each BEL) accomplished the one-two outcome for the BMW M4 GT3. In the second race, which was held within the night beneath darkness, Vanthoor and Weerts had been unbeatable. Rossi and Martin completed third. In the Sprint Cup general standings, Vanthoor and Weerts have taken the lead after two of 5 season occasions.
In qualifying on Friday, pole positions in each classes hinted that BMW M Team WRT and the BMW M4 GT3 had been very robust in Misano. That was confirmed within the races. While Vanthoor and Weerts secured an excellent place within the title struggle with their second season victory after the opening race at Brands Hatch (GBR), the #46 BMW M4 GT3 will solely compete within the Endurance Cup for the remainder of the season after its two visitor begins within the Sprint Cup.
In the Silver Cup, Calan Williams (AUS) and Sam De Haan (GBR) within the Team WRT #30 BMW M4 GT3 additionally achieved two victories at Misano and considerably prolonged their lead within the general standings. In addition, Century Motorsport, in its debut season within the GT World Challenge Europe, completed second within the Bronze Cup in race two. BMW M works driver Dan Harper and Darren Leung (each GBR) shared the cockpit of the #991 BMW M4 GT3.
Comments after the races:
Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “Congratulations to BMW M Team WRT on an incredible race weekend at Misano! Two victories, including the second home success for Valentino Rossi alongside Maxime Martin, and the overall lead in the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup for Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts following their commanding victory – simply gigantic! Plus, two more successes in the Silver Cup for Calan Williams and Sam De Haan – the team led by Vincent Vosse has once again proven its extra class. I am also very pleased with the strong results for Century Motorsport in the Bronze Cup. The team is getting along well from the start in its first season in the highly competitive GT World Challenge Europe. The BMW M4 GT3 has won four of the five season races so far at Le Castellet, Brands Hatch, and Misano, proving its versatility on three completely different tracks. This makes us very optimistic for the rest of the season. Thank you to everyone who contributed to these successes!”
Vincent Vosse (Team Principal BMW M Team WRT): “We now have 50 victories in the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup – what an impressive number! I can’t praise the team enough for its performance during the pit stops today. Everyone did a perfect job. I am especially pleased because we showed a strong reaction after our recently difficult weekend at the FIA WEC at Spa-Francorchamps. Now we can go into the countdown for Le Mans with a good feeling.”
Valentino Rossi (#46 BMW M4 GT3): “A fantastic weekend here at Misano! To have won at home again after last year is great. Maxime secured pole position on Friday, but I knew immediately that it would be tough in the race against our sister car. That’s how it turned out, and Charles Weerts put a lot of pressure on me at the end of the first race, but I didn’t make any mistakes and brought home the victory. I am very happy about that. In race two in the evening, we tried to finish second, but we couldn’t overtake on this track. Nevertheless, we can leave Misano very happy with a double podium.”
Maxime Martin (#46 BMW M4 GT3): “To win in Valentino’s backyard and to get on the podium a second time is fantastic! Since we are not contesting the entire Sprint Cup season, we can definitely say that we are finishing it on an absolute high after our two guest starts. Now I am looking forward to the upcoming highlights in the Endurance Cup.”
Dries Vanthoor (#32 BMW M4 GT3): “We always get along super well as a team at Misano. With first and second place, we had a very good weekend again this time and collected important points for the championship. Our crews were once again the fastest in the pit stops – many thanks for that! I am still a little annoyed about my mistake on Friday in qualifying, without which we would have started from pole position in both races. But we made a good comeback in race one to finish second. In the second race, we executed perfectly.”
Charles Weerts (#32 BMW M4 GT3): “Victory, second place, and pole place: It was an incredible weekend for us, with which now we have now additionally taken the lead within the general standings. Many because of everybody for the nice job! We knew that the Misano observe fits us, and as a staff, we received the utmost out of it. We are in a great place after two season occasions, however there will definitely be tracks the place we’ll wrestle extra. That’s why it was so vital to take many factors at Misano.”
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When the world comes collectively
Munich/Leipzig. When the group at BMW Group Plant Leipzig choose up their instruments on a Monday morning, the entire world comes collectively: about 70 nationalities collaborate right here. The group come not simply from Germany but in addition from locations like Syria, Poland, Spain, Egypt and Eritrea. “We all work together really well, it’s enriching and founded on acceptance and mutual respect,” defined Plant Director Petra Peterhänsel. Cultural variety is the order of the day, not simply right here however throughout the BMW Group – and has been for a really very long time.
As the group expands, Plant Leipzig is getting much more vibrant and various. Cultural variety is essential to creating the BMW Group electrical, digital and round, and specialists from all fields and throughout the globe are wanted to make sure safe provides of labour and assist align the BMW Group as carefully as doable with the needs and wishes of its stakeholders in a worldwide world that’s all the time on the transfer.
Plant Leipzig exemplifies the BMW Group’s elementary perception that cultural variety is welcome, important to its success and enhances the corporate’s attractiveness as an employer. It additionally units the BMW Group aside, with some 150,000 staff worldwide from greater than 110 totally different international locations all doing their half for our shared success.
BMW Group to take energetic half in German Diversity Day
On World Day for Cultural Diversity on 21 May and German Diversity Day – established by the Diversity Charter and happening on 28 May – the BMW Group will probably be seizing the chance to do extra to advertise and strengthen cultural variety inside its personal ranks by means of quite a few in-house actions.
But these are simply two of assorted marketing campaign days every year on which the BMW Group devotes its consideration to variety, equal alternatives and inclusion.
Plant Leipzig: the cultural combine is a problem – however a chance as nicely
When Abdelrahman Salem adopted his German girlfriend – now his spouse – from Egypt to Germany, he arrived right here talking hardly a phrase of the language. At the age of 30, the pilot discovered himself having to determine a brand new skilled focus. An alternative arose on the BMW Group: he handed his entrance examination, realized German with the assistance of the corporate and was in a position to begin coaching as a manufacturing mechanic. Today he’s a specialist in battery module manufacturing, and in April of this 12 months he was awarded German citizenship. “In terms of integration, both personally and professionally, language was key,” stated Salem trying again. He can be eager to share his optimistic experiences with others: whereas present process coaching himself, he already began supporting different colleagues coming in from different international locations by exhibiting them the ropes and translating technical documentation for them.
Abdelrahman Salem is a part of a multicultural group at Plant Leipzig, the place the share of staff from different international locations has grown considerably over the past ten years. In 2017 they got here from 44 totally different nations, rising to over 70 by 2023.
For somebody like Salem to progress as he has, energetic integration is essential. “The mix of cultures is a new challenge because not all our new colleagues speak the same language as we do. That’s why we offer German courses and intercultural training to help people get along with each other, so we can all grow together,” stated Plant Director Petra Peterhänsel.
Practising a ‘welcome culture’
At BMW Group crops in Germany, integration is actively promoted. Departments present the fundamentals of their specialist information in several languages in addition to pictograms, and to assist staff enhance their language expertise, the BMW Group covers the price of the private contribution they should pay for language programs by the Office for Migration and Refugees. As a part of its ‘welcome culture’ the BMW Group additionally works laborious to point out newcomers the ropes of their new jobs. And the trouble is paying off: workers turnover is low and new colleagues are sending a optimistic message to the surface world. An necessary function in all of this falls to managers: as function fashions, they’ll affect the environment within the group – which can be the explanation managers in manufacturing endure intercultural coaching, for instance.
No place for discrimination
At the BMW Group, variety is about extra than simply cultures: it additionally covers intercourse, age and expertise, bodily and psychological talents, and sexual orientation and gender id. With ample understanding and acceptance of others and a way for similarities and variations, collectively these dimensions of variety grow to be a energy. To keep away from prejudice and discrimination, all staff endure necessary coaching on equal remedy and the way respectful collaboration can succeed. The course is at the moment being rolled out worldwide.
Young expertise growth: Wanted! International views
So that younger skills acquire early expertise of intercultural collaboration, the BMW Group encourages worldwide secondments. Trainees and trainee apprentices, for instance, can spend time overseas by way of the worldwide MOVE programme and work elsewhere within the manufacturing community, for instance within the UK, the US, South Africa, China or Mexico. The worldwide alternate scheme for graduates is the worldwide AcceleratiON programme. Both of those initiatives intention to assist younger folks broaden their horizons, join and expertise totally different views.
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“Good boy, SpOTTO”: Robot canine scans and screens manufacturing tools at BMW Group Plant Hams Hall
Hams Hall, UK. A four-legged robotic named “SpOTTO” lately joined the group at BMW Group Plant Hams Hall within the UK. The autonomous robotic canine scans the plant, helps upkeep and ensures manufacturing processes run easily. Equipped with visible, thermal and acoustic sensors, SpOTTO is deployed in various distinctive use circumstances: On the one hand, it collects priceless information for the plant’s digital twin; on the opposite, it serves as a watchdog, overseeing upkeep of manufacturing amenities. “Virtualization, automation and artificial intelligence are central pillars of the BMW iFACTORY,” explains Klaus von Moltke, SVP of Engine Production at BMW AG. “Bold, innovative application examples like those at Plant Hams Hall showcase the full range of possibilities.”
Fully linked digital twin: Big information on three ranges
SpOTTO performs a pivotal function in creating and refining the plant’s totally linked digital twin. The digital twin operates on three ranges: On the primary stage, 3D representations of your entire plant are generated. The second stage contains a big information layer into which the autonomous robotic canine, manufacturing amenities and IT methods on the plant feed all related info. On the third stage – the appliance stage – devoted programmes kind the info collected into understandable and traceable items. It is the mixture of those three ranges that makes the totally linked digital twin distinctive. Using apps, consultants at Plant Hams Hall can now consider and utilise this information. Application examples embrace high quality assurance and manufacturing planning. Dirk Dreher, Director of BMW Group Plant Hams Hall, is delighted: “Thanks to the digital twin, we have an enormous quantity of precise data and evaluations, as well as a real-time picture of production processes. The project team at Plant Hams Hall has created unique use cases for our four-legged friend and integrated him perfectly into our processes.”
A dependable upkeep watchdog
Thanks to its visible, thermal and acoustic sensors, SpOTTO is ready to carry out quite a few upkeep duties. For occasion, he screens the temperature of producing tools and instantly recognises if an set up is operating too sizzling – an early signal of potential failure. At BMW Group Plant Hams Hall, SpOTTO additionally specialises in figuring out leaks within the compressed-air traces utilized in manufacturing. Given that compressed air requires a considerable quantity of vitality, detecting leaks rapidly can decrease vitality consumption.
SpOTTO was created by Boston Dynamics with the product title “Spot.” It is a nimble robotic sufficiently small to make use of indoors, that climbs stairs and traverses tough terrain with ease. “Spot” was renamed SpOTTO at Plant Hams Hall – paying tribute to the heritage of the British engine plant. Gustav Otto was one of many founders of BMW and son of Nicolaus Otto, inventor of the four-stroke inside combustion engine. In 2023, greater than 400,000 engines had been produced at Plant Hams Hall, which, alongside SpOTTO, additionally employs about 1,600 individuals. Before SpOTTO’s introduction on the plant, a devoted group examined which actions the robotic canine could be appropriate for in a one-year improvement course of. Other potential makes use of are presently being trialled within the plant’s Technical Basement: These embrace studying analogue working controls or performing complicated sequences of actions that make the four-legged robotic even higher at accessing hard-to-reach areas of manufacturing. In addition to Hams Hall, different BMW Group vegetation are additionally presently testing using robotic canines.
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Marco da Silva, Head of Spot Product Development at Boston Dynamics explains: “The working environment at Plant Hams Hall is well suited for industrial inspections using a quadruped robot like SpOTTO. The robot can easily take over the completion of numerous, repeatable monitoring tasks so the plant’s maintenance team can focus on maintenance. We are proud of the way the robot has been integrated into the plant.”
GT World Challenge Europe: BMW M Team WRT kicks off 2024 Sprint Cup season with a victory.
Brands Hatch. BMW M Team WRT has began the 2024 season of the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Sprint Cup with a victory. Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts (each BEL) gained the primary of two races held on Sunday at Brands Hatch (GBR) within the #32 BMW M4 GT3. Their teammates, Valentino Rossi (ITA) and Maxime Martin (BEL), who’re collaborating in particular person begins within the Sprint Cup with the #46 BMW M4 GT3, have been unrewarded for his or her robust performances.
Starting from third place, Vanthoor introduced the #32 automobile as much as second earlier than the motive force change. With an ideal and swift pit cease, BMW M Team WRT ensured that Weerts returned to the monitor because the chief. After an hour of racing, the group celebrated a well-deserved victory for Vanthoor and Weerts. Rossi/Martin completed fifth however dropped to fifteenth as a consequence of a time penalty.
In the second race, Martin and Rossi managed to climb as much as a brief sixth from eleventh on the grid. However, a couple of minutes earlier than the top, whereas mendacity in P8, Rossi reported steering points and needed to head into the pits. Weerts and Vanthoor, beginning tenth, crossed the end line in seventh.
In the Silver Cup, Team WRT’s #30 BMW M4 GT3 was profitable: Sam De Haan (GBR) and Calan Williams (AUS) completed the 2 races in second and third positions within the class, respectively, securing podiums of their class.
Reactions after the races at Brands Hatch:
Vincent Vosse (Team Principal BMW M Team WRT): “It’s a great way to start the Sprint Cup season with a win here at Brands Hatch. Dries did a great job to take P2 after a few laps and then the pit crew did an excellent job, they were one and a half seconds quicker than anybody else, which brought us to P1 and Charles finished the job in the best way. It was a pity for the number 46 car of Valentino and Maxime. They were in P5 at the end of race one, but got a penalty for speeding in the pit lane. In race two, unfortunately an issue stopped them after they had put in a strong chase through the field. But they also did a great job.”
Dries Vanthoor, #32 BMW M4 GT3: “The first lap of race one was very interesting. I gained a position and then lost it again. So I tried to hunt down the Ferrari in front of me. It was difficult, I just tried to make no mistakes and to drive as fast as I could. It was crucial to stay as close to P1 as possible. Then the boys did an amazing pit stop and Charles did a great job to keep P1 and the win. Race two was a bit more difficult as we started from tenth. Finishing seventh was the best we could do. Now I’m looking forward to the next race.”
Charles Weerts, #32 BMW M4 GT3: “Dries did a great job qualifying us in third for race one. Then he had a very good start to the race. When we came to the pit stop, the guys in the pits did an amazing job – as we are used to from them. So we were able to take the lead in the pit, which was crucial in a way as it would have been very, very difficult to do so on track. So they played a very big part in this victory. It has been a great start to the season and that win will give us momentum for the next rounds.”
Maxime Martin, #46 BMW M4 GT3: “It’s not been the weekend we were expecting, but it’s always nice to come here and race on an old school track. It was still a very positive weekend for the team, as they had a victory with the sister car. We had some good fights and good fun. Let’s see what Misano brings!”
Valentino Rossi, #46 BMW M4 GT3: “I got my first podium with the BMW M4 GT3 here at Brands Hatch, but this time it was more difficult! Yesterday we suffered a lot but today it was better. Unfortunately, I had a problem with the steering in the second race, where I had to retire and we also had a penalty for speeding in the pit lane in race one. Anyway we suffered more than we expected, but it was still a pleasure to race at Brands Hatch! Let’s see what we can do in Misano!”
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Five Highlights From Toyota’s 2023 Annual North American Environmental Report
Imagine a group of staff producing a hybrid transaxle within the hills of West Virginia powered by a five-acre photo voltaic array maintained by 20 sheep. Toyota West Virginia did simply that once they welcomed the herd in 2023. The photo voltaic technology reduces the plant’s CO2 emissions, helps energy worker service buildings, and three EV charging stations.
That’s simply one of many noteworthy advances revealed within the Toyota North American 2023 Environmental Report. Over the previous yr, the corporate noticed progress inside its 4 core precedence areas: water, supplies, carbon, and biodiversity.
These efforts display Toyota Motor North America’s (TMNA) dedication to positively contributing to society, discovering new methods to develop sustainably, and lowering its environmental footprint. The firm’s objectives additionally ladder as much as Toyota’s Environmental Challenge 2050.
TMNA’s dedication to environmental sustainability continues to be a precedence. The firm repeatedly works towards cultivating providers and operations that work in concord with nature and the surroundings.
In honor of Earth Month, listed here are 5 standout achievements from the Toyota North American 2023 Environmental Report.
Driving Electrification Forward
Toyota’s and Lexus’ numerous electrified lineups are increasing. In 2023, 66% of the manufacturers’ fashions in North America included an electrified choice or had been solely out there as a hybrid, plug-in, gasoline cell or battery-electric car.
Now, extra drivers can attain their locations in fashion and luxury figuring out that they’re doing their half to create a extra sustainable world.
Accelerating a Harmonious Existence
Remember, there’s just one Earth. To protect it, everybody can contribute to its conservation. At TMNA, these endeavors embody collaborating with the Pollinator Partnership and National Environmental Education Foundation to help biodiversity.
The collaboration has resulted within the enhancement of 10,337.9 acres of pollinator habitat over the previous yr.
Protecting native species of their pure habitats is vital. The pollinator initiative underscores the corporate’s Respect for the Planet — exemplifying the understanding that the whole lot on the planet works collectively for the better good.
Going With the Flow
Hardly something can work or survive with out water. About 158 million gallons of water has been launched to the Hardy River as a part of Toyota’s help of The Nature Conservancy to revive water to the Colorado River Delta.
While water conservation is a chief concern, it isn’t the one focus. The firm additionally addresses different water-related impacts, together with serving to to guard water sources and sharing its strategies and strategies about conservation with different companies and organizations.
Revving Up Renewable Energy
To assist fight local weather change, TMNA invests in a mixture of on- and off-site renewable vitality tasks. The firm goals to supply at the very least 45% of the electrical energy wanted for its operations from renewable vitality by 2026.
TMNA continues to spend money on renewable vitality for his or her operations with an goal of turning into carbon impartial in any respect their amenities by 2035.
Wasting No Time
Goods offered by suppliers or waste generated by the corporate’s actions are known as “materials.” Simply put, folks and companies depend on items of all types, however sadly, these items sometimes are available packages.
From elements being assembled at vegetation to paper used at places of work throughout North America, supplies make up many of the planet’s waste.
By persevering with to recycle or reuse over 90% of the waste TMNA generates annually, the corporate has diminished using single-use packaging supplies by roughly 15%, in comparison with the 2018 baseline a number of years in the past. The firm can also be exploring methods to construct a round ecosystem round its electrified car batteries and different supplies.
For extra data on the most recent North American Environmental Report, click on here.
FIA WEC: BMW M4 GT3 triumphs at Imola – Strong race for the #20 BMW M Hybrid V8.
Imola. Great outcomes for BMW M Motorsport and Team WRT on the second spherical of the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC). The 6 Hours of Imola (ITA) ended with a one-two outcome for the BMW M4 GT3 within the LMGT3 class. Augusto Farfus (BRA), Sean Gelael (INA), and Darren Leung (GBR) triumphed forward of their team-mates Maxime Martin (BEL), Valentino Rossi (ITA), and Ahmad Al Harthy (OMA). It was the primary victory for a BMW M Motorsport automotive within the historical past of the FIA WEC. BMW M Team WRT additionally celebrated success within the Hypercar class. After a difficult begin in Qatar, Robin Frijns (NED), René Rast (GER), and Sheldon van der Linde (RSA) gave a really sturdy efficiency, battled for the rostrum for a very long time, and finally completed in sixth place.
The climate circumstances, with rain setting in across the midway level of the race, turned the occasion into a technique gamble. However, all BMW M Motorsport groups made the correct tyre decisions and have been rewarded with excellent outcomes. The BMW M Hybrid V8 made huge enhancements in comparison with the season opener and was aggressive underneath all circumstances. On the moist observe, last driver van der Linde even had the rostrum inside attain, however issues over the last pit cease and a subsequent drive-through penalty pushed the #20 BMW M Hybrid V8 again to a still-strong sixth place. The #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 with Raffaele Marciello (SUI), Dries Vanthoor (BEL), and Marco Wittmann (GER) within the cockpit was unfortunate and received innocently concerned in a collision firstly. After about an hour of repairs, the group managed to get the automotive again on observe for necessary take a look at kilometres.
The celebration was even better within the LMGT3 class. Both BMW M4 GT3 crews continued on slick tyres because the rain started to fall, making the correct choice. No competitor may match their velocity, and so they drove to a commanding one-two end. Never earlier than had a BMW M Motorsport automotive gained a race on this collection because the founding of the FIA WEC in 2012.
Comments after the race at Imola:
Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “That was an extremely positive FIA WEC event at Imola. In Hypercar, we made great progress after the challenging start in Qatar. We had the pace to achieve a top result on our own. I am pleased that car #20 was able to hold its own in the leading group throughout the race, even under difficult conditions. The early unprovoked accident of car #15 was very unfortunate and annoying. Many thanks to BMW M Team WRT, which rebuilt the car and sent it back on track. That allowed us to finish the race and collect important data to continue improving. On the LMGT3 side of the garage, it couldn’t have gone better. Congratulations to all drivers and crew members for very strong performances. Thank you to everyone at BMW M Motorsport and the team for a very successful weekend!”
Vincent Vosse (Team Principal BMW M Team WRT): “What a great weekend for our LMGT3 crews! Qualifying and the race went very well, and we did the little things right. Augusto and Maxime stayed on slicks on a wet track and were able to show incredible pace. That gave us a good lead and ultimately the one-two result. In Hypercar we were in the window where we belong this time after the big disappointment in Qatar. We are taking one step at a time and have already done some things very well here. On to the next race at Spa-Francorchamps.”
Sheldon van der Linde (BMW M Team WRT, #20 BMW M Hybrid V8, sixth place): “In the end, that was one of the most challenging and craziest stints I’ve ever driven. I thought several times that I would lose the car. I knew I had to bring it home so we could score very good points. Luckily, that worked out. The team did a great job improving the car so much since Qatar. We can be very proud of that. Thank you to everyone!”
Marco Wittmann (BMW M Team WRT, #15 BMW M Hybrid V8, 18th place): “That was a wild start phase, where some of our competitors quite misjudged themselves. I was hit from behind and spun around. That was very annoying. The guys did a great job repairing the car and getting us back on track. That allowed us to collect important test kilometres. My stint after the repair was great. The car felt good, and we could have made up some places. The pace and balance were good; we need to build on that. Hopefully, we’ll have more racing luck next time.”
Augusto Farfus (Team WRT, #31 BMW M4 GT3, 1st place): “I am incredibly happy and proud. We showed today that it’s about having the best team in this championship, not just the best car or the best individual driver. In my stint, the track was always differently wet, and it was a constant question of which tyres were better. We stayed on slicks the whole time, and I felt very comfortable in the BMW M4 GT3 under those conditions. The team always stayed calm and did everything right in the end. It’s my son’s birthday today – I couldn’t have given him a better gift.”
Sean Gelael (Team WRT, #31 BMW M4 GT3, 1st place): “I’m super happy! Darren qualified the car in fourth place on Saturday and drove a strong first stint. I had quite a bit of fun after that and was able to make up some time. Then I handed over to Augusto, who was sensational on the track and put pressure on Maxime. It was not so bad today.”
Darren Leung (Team WRT, #31 BMW M4 GT3, 1st place): “Winning in just my second FIA WEC race – that’s just incredible! We did an outstanding job as a team. The turbulent start phase was difficult for me, but I got through it very well and was able to hand over the car in a good position to my colleagues.”
Maxime Martin (Team WRT, #46 BMW M4 GT3, 2nd place): “A fantastic result for the team. We had a strong car and decided on a bold strategy. That made the difference in the end. Congratulations to the #31 crew on the victory! We collected a lot of points and will continue to work hard in the next races.”
Valentino Rossi (Team WRT, #46 BMW M4 GT3, 2nd place): “I am very happy about the one-two for Team WRT, for BMW M Motorsport, and my first podium in FIA WEC. We already had a strong car on Saturday in qualifying, and Ahmad achieved a very good third starting position. In the race, we then decided to stay out on slicks. Augusto was a bit faster than Maxime at the beginning and took the lead. Nevertheless, I am very happy with the result.”
Ahmad Al Harthy (Team WRT, #46 BMW M4 GT3, 2nd place): “My first podium with Team WRT – that’s an incredible feeling! Many thanks to the team, which did a fantastic job. We took a calculated risk, and it paid off in the end.”
PEUGEOT SPORT AWARDED THREE-STAR ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION FROM THE FIA
- PEUGEOT turns into the primary constructor workforce within the WEC paddock to obtain the FIA’s prestigious environmental ranking.
- PEUGEOT acts as a trailblazer for all Stellantis Motorsport groups, which have labored onerous to place into place good practices to reduce impacts on the setting.
- This essential accreditation underlines PEUGEOT’s dedication to the vitality transition.
Just just like the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Stellantis has been working onerous for quite a lot of years on analysing international environmental impacts. As a part of this dedication, PEUGEOT SPORT has been awarded a three-star environmental certification from the FIA, the primary producer within the FIA World Endurance Championship to obtain this recognition.
The three-star environmental accreditation is given by the FIA to organisations that display a dedication to defending the setting, decreasing carbon emissions, and establishing sustainable practices throughout the automotive motorsport world. This recognition comes following a rigorous analysis course of managed by the FIA, which appears at quite a lot of completely different standards. PEUGEOT SPORT’s newest certification types a part of the general international coverage of Stellantis in relation to vitality transition.
Having acquired the ‘Low Carbon Award’ within the WEC final 12 months, PEUGEOT SPORT has additional highlighted the significance of creating its environmental initiatives by now acquiring this essential three-star ranking from the FIA. This recognition suits completely inside Stellantis’ technique to cut back greenhouse gases, set out within the ‘Dare Forward’ plan that goals for carbon neutrality by 2038.
The FIA has highlighted the institution and implementation of a roadmap to cut back greenhouse gases, in addition to optimum administration of vitality consumption and lighting. But Stellantis Motorsport isn’t just stopping there and is already planning for the subsequent audit.
To obtain its aims, Stellantis Motorsport engages with all of its collaborators to debate and change concepts about local weather challenges, which helps everybody perceive extra about their affect and the worldwide affect of their sport. Awareness of those issues is especially excessive in motorsport, as the game is on the innovative in relation to the event of fine practices for emissions reductions, in addition to the evolution of applied sciences geared toward extra sustainable mobility.
Jean-Marc Finot – Stellantis Motorsport Senior VP
“After obtaining an FIA three-star rating for our Formula E activity in 2023, the Low Carbon Impact Award for PEUGEOT SPORT in the WEC, and the DMSB Sustainability Award for the Opel Corsa e-Rally Cup, it’s with a sense of pride from the whole of Stellantis Motorsport that we acquire today such an important environmental distinction. These certifications underline our strong engagement within Stellantis’ Dare Forward plan, where Motorsport is a highlight. It’s also very important for our current and future partners, who by associating themselves with our efforts, enhance their own environmental performances and commitments. Congratulations to all our dedicated people for this fantastic achievement. Together, we are making our contribution to the development of safe and sustainable mobility, which is why we are all here.”
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