A recent report by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has revealed that supermarkets raised fuel prices by an average of 6p per litre last year. The report states that weakened competition allowed supermarkets to take advantage of the situation and inflate pump prices. CMA chief Sarah Cardell expressed concern over the impact of these higher prices on vulnerable individuals, especially those residing in areas with limited fuel station options.
The investigation found that Asda, which was fined £60,000 for lack of cooperation, and Morrisons, the two cheapest fuel retailers, were responsible for initiating this increase. Both supermarkets made the decision to target higher profit margins in the past year. Asda aimed for a fuel margin in 2023 that was more than three times what it had been in 2019, while Morrisons doubled its margin target within the same period.
However, other retailers such as Sainsbury’s and Tesco did not respond to these changes in the way one would expect in a competitive market. Instead, they raised their prices in line with the inflation introduced by Asda and Morrisons. The CMA report concluded that these developments indicated a weakening of competition and emphasized the need for swift action.
In addition to petrol, diesel prices also experienced a slow decrease in 2023. Asda was accused of “feathering” its prices by reducing them at a slower rate compared to falling wholesale costs. Furthermore, other companies failed to respond competitively to these market dynamics. The CMA estimates that diesel drivers paid 13p per litre more from January to May 2023 than the historic average, due to inflated margins.
In light of these findings, CMA proposed the implementation of a “fuel finder scheme,” which would provide drivers with access to real-time fuel prices at different stations through their mobile phones or sat-navs. This scheme aims to revitalize competition within the retail road fuel market.
The first round of the 2023 World Supercross Championship took place in Birmingham, England, and it was a celebration for the defending champions. Ken Roczen dominated the three 450 races by winning the first and third, while the second race had some controversy. Justin Hill was declared the winner after both Vince Friese and Ken Roczen were penalized for jumping on a red cross flag. Despite the penalty, Roczen still secured the overall victory in the 450 class. In the 250 class, defending champion Shane McElrath battled with Max Anstie and emerged as the winner. This event marks the start of the 2023 season, which consists of six stops.
Last year, the WSX pilot season was launched at Principality Stadium,Cardiff to over 35,000 fans before it headed down under, where 50,000 fans witnessed the finale across two nights at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. In the 2022 Championship, Ken Roczen from Germany emerged as the winner in the WSX class, and Shane McElrath from the USA claimed victory in the SX2 class. WSX offers a total prize money of US$250,000 to be won at each round across the two racing classes – WSX (450cc) and SX2 (250cc). Additionally, the Championship provides financial support to teams and riders.
2023 SCHEDULE
01 Jul BRITISH GRAND PRIX 30 Sept SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 14 Oct GERMAN GRAND PRIX 28 Oct CANADIAN GRAND PRIX 04 Nov ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 24 Nov AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
In June 2015, Alfa Romeo unveiled the production version of the highly anticipated Giulia. This event marked the start of Alfa Romeo’s plans to reestablish itself as a leading automobile brand. The Giulia was created by a team of talented engineers, designers, and stylists and was the first of eight new models planned for the next three years. However, the only other notable vehicle to follow was the Stelvio in 2017.
Since its introduction in 2016, the Alfa Romeo Giulia has sold approximately 160,000 units in Europe, North America, and certain countries in Asia and the Middle East. Although it did not achieve its ambitious sales targets, the Giulia proved to be a highly competitive sedan.
The Giulia also played a crucial role in Alfa Romeo’s expansion into the North American automotive market. Despite launching a sedan at a time when demand for sedans was declining, Alfa Romeo managed to make an impact in the market.
And Now?
Many people are wondering whether there will be a successor to the Giulia and how quickly Alfa Romeo will continue to expand its lineup. With the decreasing demand for sedans worldwide (except in China), it is unlikely that a new Giulia will maintain the same style as the current model.
Last year, global sales of premium D-segment sedans decreased by 2 percent, with China being the exception with a 5 percent increase. In the US and Canada, sales increased by 1 percent, while in Europe, the third-largest market, sales decreased by 25 percent.
It appears that Alfa Romeo is shifting its focus towards SUVs and crossovers. After the introduction of the Tonale in the second half of 2022, the company plans to launch a smaller SUV to compete with models like the Mini Countryman and Volkswagen T-Roc. SUVs in this size category have proven to be successful for the brand, as the Tonale accounted for 67 percent of Alfa Romeo’s new registrations in Europe between January and May of this year.
The Lessons Learned
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a fantastic product that showcased cutting-edge engines and a modern platform upon its release. Its eye-catching design stayed true to the brand’s identity without being excessive. Despite its modest commercial success, the Giulia proved to be a strong contender against German sedans.
The Giulia’s underwhelming sales can be seen as an initial test for Alfa Romeo, highlighting the changing preferences of customers in the premium segment. However, it is expected that Alfa Romeo will continue to offer a successor to the Giulia, possibly in a different format.
The author of the article, Felipe Munoz, is an Automotive Industry Specialist at JATO Dynamics.
In a unique approach to selling pre-owned motorcycles, BMW Motorrad Italy has gone beyond the conventional methods by transforming old bikes and scooters into a genuine product line, regardless of their age and date of first registration.
Alessandro Salimbeni, General Manager of BMW Motorrad Italy, stated, “A BMW motorcycle that has already traveled a long way is a motorcycle that has already experienced adventures and has a story to tell. Each BMW Timeless vehicle has explored different landscapes, overcome challenges, and is ready to embark on new journeys with its new owner. If a motorcycle’s value lies in its history, BMW Motorrad’s responsibility is to nurture and preserve that value over time. With BMW Timeless, our brand becomes even more inclusive and accessible. We now consider pre-owned BMWs to be on par with our new products, offering not only exclusive services like BMSI maintenance packages and tailored financial solutions but also an entire brand campaign. In the current market scenario, I firmly believe that used BMWs present an intriguing alternative to new products, even from other brands.”
Original Quote:
(“Una moto BMW che ha già fatto un po’ di strada è una moto che ha già vissuto delle avventure, con una storia da raccontare. Ogni BMW Timeless ha viaggiato, visto paesaggi e superato sfide ed è pronta a farlo ancora insieme al suo nuovo proprietario. E se il valore di una moto è proprio la sua storia, noi di BMW Motorrad abbiamo il compito di supportarlo nel tempo. Con BMW Timeless il marchio BMW Motorrad diventa ancora più inclusivo, rendendosi di fatto ancor più accessibile. Oggi consideriamo l’usato BMW con lo stesso pregio del nostro prodotto nuovo, dedicandogli oltre a servizi esclusivi, come i pacchetti di manutenzione BMSI o specifiche soluzioni finanziarie d’acquisto, anche una vera e propria campagna di brand. Credo fermamente che nell’attuale scenario di mercato l’usato BMW rappresenti un’interessante alternativa a prodotti nuovi, anche di altre marche, soprattutto per quei motociclisti più esigenti che sognano di guidare una moto dai grandi contenuti tecnologici e capace di regalare un impareggiabile piacere di guida, senza tralasciare il non trascurabile dato del prezzo d’acquisto.”)
Instead of simply selling pre-owned motorcycles as they are or slightly refurbished for riding, BMW Motorrad Italy has introduced a more significant pre-owned program called BMW Timeless. With this program, BMW Motorrad preserves its legacy by offering a new product line featuring the brand’s classic models. BMW Timeless brings a fresh perspective to the table, celebrating the love for vintage motorcycles. This program could potentially be expanded to other countries, catering to customers who have a desire for well-maintained vintage motorcycles that were originally sold by the manufacturers themselves.
Renault has introduced the new Rafale, a D-segment coupe-style sport utility vehicle (SUV) that embraces the brand’s new design language. The Rafale features a fresh front grille design and new matrix LED light signature, similar to the recently facelifted 2024 Clio.
The Rafale is larger than its predecessor, the Arkana, and is the brand’s first model to fully embrace the coupe-SUV body style in the mainstream market. While it may not match the practicality of traditionally styled SUVs due to its sloping roofline, the Rafale still offers a generous cargo capacity of 530 liters (18.7 cubic feet) with the rear seats in place.
In terms of trim options, the Rafale is available in a flagship Esprit Alpine trim, which is also offered for the Espace model. It shares its 2.74-meter (107.8-inch) wheelbase with the Espace.
The 2023 Pro Motocross season made a stop in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania on Father’s Day weekend, bringing a different vibe to the races. The 450 class featured a showdown between Ken Roczen and Jet Lawrence, as Roczen aimed to challenge Lawrence’s path to the championship. However, heavy rainfall before practice caused complications, making it crucial for riders to set a good lap time in the first qualifying session. Roczen seized this opportunity by setting a blazing time, while Lawrence struggled with minor crashes interrupting his session. In the 250 class, Justin Cooper experienced a crash during qualifying, while his teammate Haiden Deegan secured the fastest time. For more extensive coverage of the 2023 Pro Motocross season, click here.
250 MOTO 1
In the first 250 moto, the track was a muddy and rutted nightmare. RJ Hampshire took the lead initially, with Jo Shimoda in second. However, Shimoda went down in the second turn, causing a massive pile-up that also affected series point leader Hunter Lawrence. Haiden Deegan and Jalek Swoll battled for a few laps, but Deegan eventually broke free. As the race progressed, Lawrence made impressive progress through the pack, while Deegan kept a close eye on Hampshire. In a dramatic finish, Hampshire managed to retake the lead on the last lap. Lawrence also passed Swoll for third place at the very end.
1 RJ Hampshire 2 Haiden Deegan 3 Hunter Lawrence 4 Jalek Swoll 5 Ryder DiFrancesco 6 Maximus Vohland 7 Jo Shimoda 8 Chance Hymas 9 Caden Braswell 10 Preston Kilroy 11 Tom Vialle 12 Levi Kitchen 13 Talon Hawkins 14 Dilan Schwartz 15 Jordon Smith 16 Derek Kelley 17 Chase Yentzer 18 Maxwell Sanford 19 Slade Smith 20 Jack Rogers 21 Cory Carsten 22 Kyle Murdoch 23 Blaze Cremaldi 24 Mitchell Zaremba 25 Tyson Johnson 26 Joseph Tait 27 Rody Schroyer 28 James Harrington 29 Peyton Jackson 30 Tyler Evans 31 Gerald Lorenz III 32 Evan Haimowitz 33 Gerhard Matamoros 34 Aidan Dickens 35 Cole Jones 36 Skyler Leaf 37 Steve Roman 38 Tyler Conner 39 Matti Jorgensen 40 Ian Kearon
450 MOTO 1
Jett Lawrence took the holeshot in the 450 class with Ken Roczen starting around fifth. Roczen quickly moved up to second place and attempted to catch Lawrence throughout the race. However, every time Roczen made some progress, Lawrence responded and maintained a 4-second lead. Garrett Marchbanks managed to keep up with the front runners, while the rest of the field gradually fell behind. During the race’s midway point, Lawrence had a fall, allowing Roczen and Marchbanks to pass him. Although Lawrence quickly regained his position ahead of Marchbanks, it took several laps for him to catch up to Roczen. The two riders engaged in a thrilling battle, with Lawrence briefly overtaking Roczen, who retaliated and recaptured the lead a few turns later. Eventually, Lawrence secured the lead for good. Roczen stayed within a couple of seconds until he fell on the final lap, struggling to restart his Suzuki and settling for 7th place.
1 Jett Lawrence 2 Garrett Marchbanks 3 Cooper Webb 4 Adam Cianciarulo 5 Ty Masterpool 6 Dylan Ferrandis 7 Ken Roczen 8 Aaron Plessinger 9 Derek Drake 10 Romain Pape 11 Grant Harlan 12 Phillip Nicoletti 13 Lorenzo Locurcio 14 Fredrik Noren 15 Jeremy Hand 16 Kaeden Amerine 17 Trevor Schmidt 18 Brandon Ray 19 Christopher Prebula 20 Bryce Shelly 21 Vincent Luhovey 22 Max Miller 23 Jose Butron 24 Jared Lesher 25 Jeremy Smith 26 Chandler Baker 27 Luca Marsalisi 28 Jeffrey Walker 29 Cody Groves 30 Jace Kessler 31 Scott Meshey 32 Ricci Randanella 33 Ayden Shive 34 Lowell Spangler 35 Alex Ray 36 Billy Ainsworth 37 Bryton Carroll 38 Dakota Kessler 39 Matthew Burkeen 40 Jerry Robin
450 COMBINED QUALIFYING
1 Ken Roczen 2:21.066 2 Jett Lawrence 2:23.675 3 Garrett Marchbanks 2:24.214 4 Dylan Ferrandis 2:24.537 5 Adam Cianciarulo 2:24.858 6 Ty Masterpool 2:25.663 7 Derek Drake 2:25.764 8 Cooper Webb 2:26.264 9 Aaron Plessinger 2:28.969 10 Jerry Robin 2:30.106 11 Cody Groves 2:31.427 12 Grant Harlan 2:31.606 13 Fredrik Noren 2:31.657 14 Jeremy Smith 2:33.120 15 Bryton Carroll 2:33.492 16 Jeremy Hand 2:33.845 17 Kaeden Amerine 2:34.480 18 Luca Marsalisi 2:35.035 19 Chandler Baker 2:35.206 20 Jace Kessler 2:35.303 21 Christopher Prebula 2:35.612 22 Romain Pape 2:36.162 23 Lorenzo Locurcio 2:36.514 24 Jared Lesher 2:36.745 25 Ricci Randanella 2:36.803 26 Matthew Burkeen 2:37.312 27 Trevor Schmidt 2:37.354 28 Vincent Luhovey 2:37.828 29 Bryce Shelly 2:38.871 30 Alex Ray 2:39.387 31 Brandon Ray 2:39.559 32 Lowell Spangler 2:40.401 33 Scott Meshey 2:40.455 34 Max Miller 2:40.975 35 Jose Butron 2:41.277 36 Phillip Nicoletti 2:41.622 37 TJ Albright 2:42.471 38 Zack Williams 2:42.471 39 Gabe Gutierres 2:42.529 40 Ayden Shive 2:43.234 41 Billy Ainsworth 2:45.156 42 Ryan Diezic 2:45.280 43 Jacob Rose 2:45.837 44 Nathan Augustin 2:46.081 45 Felix Lopez 2:46.120 46 Jeffrey Walker 2:46.526 47 Dakota Kessler 2:46.780 48 Nick Fratz-Orr 2:47.299 49 Brandon Hugney 2:49.103 50 Alex Panzarella 2:49.618 51 Derek Leatherman 2:50.037 52 Seamus Sullivan 2:50.460 53 Austin Walker 2:50.785 54 Ezra Lewis 2:52.298 55 Nicholas Hayes 2:52.366 56 Thomas Lanphear 2:53.208 57 Rylan Bly 2:53.509 58 Bryce Hammond 2:54.280 59 Corey Burnett 2:55.091 60 Nick Kraeger 2:56.411 61 Garrett Smith 2:56.556 62 Evan Richard 2:56.879 63 Justin Thompson 2:56.963 64 Brandon Pederson 2:57.101 65 Jakob Rassa 2:57.671 66 Jacob Glenn 3:00.913 67 Brett Greenley 3:01.699 68 Maik Schaller 3:02.122 69 Zach Peters 3:03.616 70 Cole Bradford 3:04.606 71 Liam Langer 3:04.635 72 Anthony Roth 3:05.788 73 Landon Armbruster 3:06.183 74 Evan Talbott 3:08.420 75 Joey DeNeen 3:09.116 76 Ivon Hays 3:10.414 77 Chase Witmer 3:10.744 78 Nicholas Burgess 3:12.973 79 Trent Yoder 3:18.843 80 Devon Bates 3:25.138 81 Kyle Farren 3:25.662 82 Kyle Vidovich 3:29.085 83 William Clark 3:35.666 84 James Cooper 4:06.906 85 Vincent Harrison 4:35.069 86 Nicholas Peccarelli 4:45.895 87 Jimmy Knisley 6:18.230
250 COMBINED QUALIFYING
1 Haiden Deegan 2:20.801 2 Matti Jorgensen 2:21.018 3 Hunter Lawrence 2:21.734 4 Jo Shimoda 2:22.014 5 Steve Roman 2:22.521 6 Justin Cooper 2:22.545 7 RJ Hampshire 2:23.451 8 Chance Hymas 2:23.553 9 Maxwell Sanford 2:23.638 10 Jordon Smith 2:23.723 11 Maximus Vohland 2:23.926 12 Joseph Tait 2:24.912 13 Tom Vialle 2:25.345 14 Jalek Swoll 2:25.489 15 Ryder DiFrancesco 2:27.023 16 Preston Kilroy 2:27.411 17 Kyle Murdoch 2:27.778 18 Rody Schroyer 2:27.788 19 Cory Carsten 2:28.782 20 Peyton Jackson 2:28.820 21 Gerhard Matamoros 2:28.871 22 Skyler Leaf 2:29.229 23 Evan Haimowitz 2:29.578 24 Talon Hawkins 2:30.000 25 Derek Kelley 2:30.068 26 Caden Braswell 2:30.342 27 Slade Smith 2:30.463 28 Ian Kearon 2:30.702 29 Mitchell Zaremba 2:31.229 30 Chase Yentzer 2:31.390 31 Jack Rogers 2:31.697 32 Levi Kitchen 2:32.202 33 Dilan Schwartz 2:32.481 34 Aidan Dickens 2:32.824 35 Tyson Johnson 2:34.354 36 Gerald Lorenz III 2:34.362 37 Max Darling 2:34.713 38 Jason Neidigh 2:35.302 39 Gage Stine 2:35.671 40 Tyler Conner 2:35.996 41 Logan Boye 2:36.619 42 Damian Buccieri 2:37.207 43 Cole Jones 2:37.927 44 Blaze Cremaldi 2:38.002 45 James Harrington 2:38.017 46 Travis Mecking 2:39.076 47 Konnor Visger 2:39.803 48 Cory Gilliam 2:40.240 49 Hunter Cross 2:40.499 50 Ethan Lane 2:40.511 51 Marcus Phelps 2:40.585 52 Bryson Raymond 2:40.817 53 Michael Lennon 2:41.513 54 Braden Gray 2:41.674 55 Christopher Williams 2:41.818 56 Tyler Evans 2:42.411 57 Riley Ripper 2:43.161 58 Charles Tolleson 2:43.680 59 Nicholas Inman 2:44.061 60 Ashton Bloxom 2:44.392 61 Colton Eigenmann 2:44.804 62 Gage Hulsey 2:44.942 63 Robert Bailey 2:46.411 64 Cole Robbins 2:47.076 65 Jason Fichera 2:47.091 66 Brantley Schnell 2:47.406 67 Ryan Quinn 2:47.953 68 Ethan Day 2:47.987 69 Nolan Dickinson 2:49.583 70 Zachary Lahman 2:51.526 71 Gavin Brough 2:52.142 72 James Churn 2:52.639 73 Jordan Jarvis 2:53.133 74 Brian Saunier 2:53.566 75 Steven Keil 2:53.600 76 Ryan Lechien 3:05.763
During the 2023 Beijing International Motorcycle Show, CFMoto took the chance to showcase its new fashions in full pressure. The model has been one of many quickest rising bike producers on the planet in recent times, and has been rolling out a wide range of new and thrilling fashions in current months. In whole, six new fashions debuted. Let’s gloss over each.
The CFMoto Papio Trail is a captivating retro-styled machine that serves because the rugged model of the Papio XO. This mini-bike is provided with a strong 125cc engine, offering an exhilarating driving expertise. On the opposite hand, the 1250 TR-G is designed as an extended distance tourer. It boasts a full set of baggage together with panniers and a prime case, guaranteeing ample cupboard space for all of your belongings. Additionally, it contains a tall, adjustable windscreen, particularly designed for touring functions, providing enhanced wind safety throughout lengthy rides.
The CFMoto 800MT Explore Edition is basically the rebadged model of the Ibex 800 accessible within the U.S. market. This adventure-focused bike is loaded with thrilling options and enhancements. It comes geared up with 4 customizable driving modes, guaranteeing a customized driving expertise. The Michelin Anakee Adventure tires present glorious grip and stability, making it appropriate for numerous terrains. The bike additionally gives CFMoto Ride connectivity via an eight-inch TFT display, permitting riders to remain related and entry important info on the go.
In distinction, the 450NK is a sporty bare bike that shares the identical parallel-twin engine discovered within the 450SR (often called 450SS within the U.S.). The inclusion of a 270-degree crankshaft offers it the efficiency and really feel harking back to a 90-degree V-twin engine, delivering an exhilarating driving expertise. Its angular futuristic bodywork, complemented by an LED headlight and a full-color TFT show, provides a contemporary contact to its general aesthetics. The 450NK’s approachable proportions make it an accessible and agile possibility for riders in search of an exhilarating but sensible trip.
The CFMoto 450SR S is a motorbike we beforehand mentioned and relies on the 450SR (also called the 450SS within the U.S. market). This model options revised bodywork with winglets, though they’re primarily for aesthetic functions slightly than efficiency enhancements. The addition of a elaborate single-sided swingarm offers the bike a sportier and extra athletic look, including to its general enchantment.
On the opposite hand, the CFMoto 450 CL-C is the most recent addition to CFMoto’s retro-inspired vary. This bike exudes customized vibes straight from the manufacturing facility, capturing the essence of a customized machine proper off the showroom flooring. It is out there in two variants: a two-seater cruiser or a single-seater bobber. With its retro design components and a spotlight to element, the 450 CL-C stands out as a singular alternative for riders searching for a particular and nostalgic driving expertise.
These six new bikes will initially be made accessible within the Chinese market. However, it’s a widely known indisputable fact that CFMoto is adamant on attaining a powerful presence within the world market. While it’s but unsure as to which fashions will make it to the worldwide stage, my cash is on the 800MT Explore Edition, 450NK, and 450SR S within the close to future. The CFMoto 1250 TR-G has been in existence for a few years now, however has been restricted to the Chinese market. Hopefully quickly, this heavyweight tourer might be launched within the world market, as properly,the place it’ll go head-to-head with the likes of the BMW R 1250 RT.
The 2023 3-Bros 10 Hours of Glen Helen took place this weekend under a gift of cloudy skies. That’s a rare treat for Southern California riders in June. Usually this particular round of the Glen Helen Enduro Series suffers from 100-degree temperatures. Not this time. The 8-mile course held up well and the event had a record turnout. The winners were considered a shoo-in from the start. A four-man team of Dante Oliveira, Mateo Oliveira, Taylor Robert and Ryan Morias seemed like an overwhelmingly talent-heavy combination. As the race unfolded, though, there were several teams who cold have stolen the overall. One was the duo of Carter Klein and Clayton Roberts, who held the lead for well over an hour in the morning. Trouble forced the Klein/Roberts team back to third for a period while Tyler Nicholson’s team came to the front. Eventually Nicholson settled for fourth. The Dirt Bike magazine team of Colton Udall, Nic Garvin and Ciaran Naran had a rough start. They broke a pipe on the third lap and dropped all the way back to 23rd. They persevered and eventually finished fourth overall. The Ironman class was big, with 20 riders who were willing to go solo. Kevin Barbosa ran as high as 13th overall before the inevitable fatigue set in. He finished 29th overall in the end with Zach Luce only one lap behind in second. For full results go to Glenhelen.com
Taylor Robert made a return to racing at the 10 Hours of Glen Helen.
Clayton Roberts and Carter Klein were a threat to win in the early stages of the race.
Tyler Nicholson, RJ Warda and Cody Simpson earned third overall.Team Dirt Bike finished fourth after a broken pipe put them as far back as 23rd.Kevin Barbosa was the top Ironman.The Industry class was taken by Brandon Patton, Jeff Delaney and Dennis Stapleton.Team DB2 took the mini class with Jacob Tilley, Kodiak Lehman, Jett Lessing and Brennan Watson.
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Nissan Formula E Team took their best result of the season in Jakarta, with Sacha Fenestraz and Norman Nato both putting in excellent performances to take fourth and fifth respectively in Round 11 of the 2022/23 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
After a tough first race of the weekend for the squad, Fenestraz claimed second in his qualifying group on Sunday, progressing to the Duels. The Franco-Argentine driver started seventh, and got an excellent launch off the line, moving up to fourth by the end of Lap 1.
Meanwhile, Frenchman Nato was making solid progress through the field, keeping cool in the Jakarta heat to make places during the Attack Mode phase. Having started 12th, Nato avoided incidents ahead of him and used his speed and overtaking ability to move further into the top-10.
Helped by the team’s strong strategy, both drivers continued to push into the higher points-paying positions, challenging for a podium spot until the final corner. The pair combined for 22 points, the squad’s best result of the season so far.
Formula E returns on 24 June for the final single-header of the season, as the series makes it first visit to Portland, USA.
Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team: “A rollercoaster of a weekend, with a tough race yesterday and a really good one today. We were stronger in qualifying and had a much better strategy during the race. Both drivers did a great job, with some impressive overtakes. Sacha even battled for the podium until the final corner, while Norman’s defense was very solid at the end of the race. We can be very happy with our performance and proud of the team and drivers. Our focus now is to take this positive showing into the next round in Portland to pick up even more points there.”
Sacha Fenestraz: “This weekend was a good way to see our strengths and weaknesses as a team. Today was a very positive race, it was great for the crew to reward their hard work over the last few months. Yesterday was quite frustrating, but we came back strongly and both cars had very good pace. Norman did a superb job to come from P12 on the grid to P5 at the finish and I’m really happy that we both took a strong result. The heat was definitely a challenge, but the humidity was the most difficult. However, we pushed through as a team to score some really good points. I’m now looking forward to Portland, it’s a brand-new track for all of us so it should be an interesting one!”
Norman Nato: “Today was really positive. We changed the setup, because yesterday we weren’t so competitive and it worked for us. We managed to put it all together in the race and react from the frustration of Saturday to get a great result for both cars. We’ll now look to analyze this one to see what we can do to continue improving for Portland. We had strong pace throughout today’s event, so we have to aim to score big points for the rest of the season. We’re not far off the leading teams based on this performance, and we have five races left to prove what we can do this year.”
About Nissan in Formula E Nissan made its all-electric racing debut in Season 5 (2018/19) of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, becoming the first and only Japanese manufacturer to enter the series.
In Season 7 (2020/21), Nissan announced its long-term involvement in Formula E and its commitment to the Gen3 era, which will run from Season 9 (2022/23) through to the end of Season 12 (2025/26) of the all-electric racing series.
In April 2022, Nissan acquired the e.dams race team, with the Japanese automaker taking full ownership of its involvement in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
In June 2022, Nissan announced it would supply its Nissan EV powertrain technology to McLaren Racing for the entirety of the Formula E Gen3 era.
For Season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the Nissan Formula E drivers will be Norman Nato and Sacha Fenestraz.
Nissan races in Formula E to bring the excitement and fun of zero-emission electric vehicles to a global audience. As part of its goal to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations and the life cycle of its products by 2050, Nissan intends to electrify every all-new vehicle offering by the early 2030s in key markets. The Japanese automaker aims to bring its expertise in transferring knowledge and technology between the racetrack and road for better electric vehicles for customers.
About Formula E The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship became the first global sport to be certified with a net zero carbon footprint from inception back in 2020, having invested in certified climate-protecting projects in all race markets to offset emissions from every season of electric racing.
All cars in the championship are powered by electricity, with the series acting as a competitive platform to test and develop the latest in electric technology.
The World’s greatest manufacturers race against each other on street circuits and Formula E promotes the adoption of sustainable mobility in city centres in a bid to combat air pollution and lessen the effects of climate change.
Contact Maria De Juana Head of Communications, Formula E, Nissan Motor Co. Phone: +33-6 17 36 37 61 mdejuana@nissan-europe.com
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