Bakkerud, Doran return in all-new Monster Energy GCK RX Cartel.

Andreas Bakkerud and Liam Doran return in 2020 with all-new Monster Energy GCK RX Cartel.

After missing out on the 2019 FIA World Rallycross Championship title on countback (equal points with Timmy Hansen), Bakkerud is even more motivated and determined than ever to reach the very top in 2020.

The Norweigan believes that GCK and the updated Mégane R.S. RX can provide him with the best chance of bringing home both FIA World Rallycross Championship titles in 2020.

"First off, I’m proud to sign my eighth season in a row in a supercar – it’s pretty insane! I’m very pleased that I’ll be driving with GCK in 2020, continuing the Monster Energy RX Cartel story too," he said. "GCK has been a breath of fresh air in World RX since joining the sport, and I know the potential this car and this team have."

"I tested the GCK Mégane R.S. RX after Cape Town RX 2018 and have been in contact with GCK ever since, so it’s great to finally be able to work together. Plus, last time I drove a Renault I became European Champion, so why not bring the title home again this time?"

Bakkerud is under no illusions that the 2020 FIA World Rallycross Championship will be easy, after coming within a whisker of claiming the title in 2019.

"I take my task very seriously – I know I’m here to win races and hopefully do well in the standings, but I respect the fact this championship keeps getting stronger and it won’t be easy," the Norwegian said. "But it will be fun!"

As in 2019, Liam Doran lines up alongside Andreas this year in the Monster Energy GCK RX Cartel. The Briton is excited to be back and is looking for better luck and more celebrations in 2020.

"The RX Cartel is back!" Doran said. "I’m stoked to be racing again this year. Last year had some real ups and downs for me and Andreas – I really wanted to get a win but it just didn’t happen. This year there are no excuses!”

Doran is returning to GCK for his second spell after competing in four races at the end of 2018. The ‘British Bomb’ is confident a return to the Mégane R.S. RX will bring better fortunes this season.

"Teaming up with GCK will be great. I drove the Mégane R.S. RX in 2018 and we really got on, so I’m definitely looking forward to getting back behind the wheel," he said. "Last year I struggled to get to grips with the car (the Audi S1), so to get back in something I know will be great – and with all the developments made on the car since I last drove it, I have high expectations."

"We ended last year on what seemed like a bit of a low with Andreas missing out on the title, but all in all 2019 was a massive success for us and I’m sure we can carry that momentum into 2020 with GCK."

Confirmed 2020 FIA World Rallycross Championship entries thus far: 

Guerlain Chicherit – GCK Unkorrupted – Renault Clio R.S RX
Rokas Baciuska – GCK Unkorrupted – Renault Clio R.S RX 

Timo Scheider – All-Inkl.com Munnich Motorsport – Seat Ibiza
Rene Munnich – All-Inkl.com Munnich Motorsport – Seat Ibiza

Niclas Gronholm – GRX Taneco – Hyundai i20
Timur Timerzyanov – GRX Taneco – Hyundai i20

Anton Marklund - GCK Bilstein - Renault Megane R.S RX

Robin Larsson - JC Raceteknik - Audi S1 

Timmy Hansen - Team Hansen - Peugeot 208 WRX 
Kevin Hansen - Team Hansen - Peugeot 208 WRX

Johan Kristoffersson - Volkswagen Dealer Team BAUHAUS - Volkswagen Polo GTi RX

Andreas Bakkerud - Monster Energy GCK RX Cartel - Renault Megane R.S. RX
Liam Doran - Monster Energy GCK RX Cartel - Renault Megane R.S. RX

Two-time champion Johan Kristoffersson makes World RX return after one-year hiatus

PHOTO CREDIT: Kristoffersson Motorsport. 

Two-time World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristofferson has confirmed his return to the series with Volkswagen Dealerteam BAUHAUS in 2020. 

The Swede claimed seven victories on route to his maiden World RX drivers' title in 2017 and surpassed that feat in 2018 winning 11 of 12 rounds in the defense of his first World RX crown. However, a few months later he was left without a seat when PSRX Volkswagen withdrew from the championship.

After a stint in rallying and a season in the World Touring Car Cup where he claimed three race wins. Kristoffersson will return to the FIA World Rallycross Championship at the wheel of a works-built Volkswagen Polo Supercar under the team banner "Volkswagen Dealerteam BAUHAUS". 

"It has been a hectic period and not the easiest path to go along. There have been many alternatives, but right now I feel really satisfied. Rallycross is very close to my heart. All our energy and focus is now on World RX," Kristoffersson said.

The 31-year-old says that while his attention was elsewhere after a one-year hiatus, he has learnt from racing elsewhere and is refocussed for the season ahead. 

"I have caught up with some of the races I missed and my conclusion is that our opponents took steps forward during 2019," he adds. "I have also taken my steps as a driver through what I have learned in rally and track racing and that is the mix that becomes rallycross."

Kristoffersson Motorsport has a long successful history in motorsport, and in 2013 they returned to rallycross with a single event in Sweden. The team expanded its operation in 2014 when it entered two Volkswagen Polos in the Supercar class but later stopped running a team in World RX class after Johan joined the Volkswagen backed PSRX team in 2017. 

"I’m really looking forward to this season and it is a bit special to do it with Kristoffersson Motorsport. When we entered rallycross in 2014 we set a three-year plan to become world champions," Kristoffersson said. "It succeeded, however with PSRX where I had two fantastic years. But some of our own staff were on the substitute bench so to speak. That’s why it’s so extremely nice to do this."

KMS team boss Tommy Kristoffersson says the team is well aware of the challenge it faces in 2020 entering as a family team.

"We hope to score good results early on, giving us a chance for extra support for the latter part of the season. Of course, this puts pressure on our team, but I feel assured we have a very competent squad," he said.

"Tight races, powerful cars, big crowds. Rallycross is surrounded by emotions and the organizers have found a great concept for the events. And with a double world champion behind the wheel the pressure is on."

"We will be there aiming to win, but anyone involved in this business knows it’s not that easy," he adds. "After all, we’re a private team and the resources are limited, not even close to 2017 and 2018. Also, the car will be based in Arvika, not in Hannover, even though we will be buying services from Volkswagen Motorsport."

Kristoffersson senior says the team also has an eye on the electric future of rallycross.

"It has always been a benefit to work with Volkswagen and together with their development department I hope that we will be able to join and lay the foundation for the future of motorsport," he said. 

"Rallycross is a perfect product for electrification and there is no more efficient way to conduct development work. Much of what emerges through motorsports is used in the extension of our standard cars."

Larsson returns to World RX with JC Raceteknik.

PHOTO CREDIT: FIA World RX Media. 

Robin Larsson, the 2019 FIA European Rallycross, and Nordic Supercars champion will return to the FIA World Rallycross Championship in 2020 with JC Racetecknik. 

The 27-year-old Swede was left without a seat at the end of the 2018 season after Olsbergs MSE took a step back from the World RX championship for the 2019 season. He soon found a home at JC Racetecknik and went on to took four victories in the Euro RX championship on his way to a second title, as a reward for wrapping up the title early, Larsson was entered into the Latvian round of the World RX championship where he showed his strong pace. 

This season he will race the Audi S1 Supercar that former World RX champion Mattias Ekstrom drove in 2018, updated to the latest specification by the EKS team. 

"It’s so exciting to be entering the World Championship with a strong team and a good car. Last year, both me and Joel had our best seasons ever, so continuing this together with the team will be extra special," Larsson said. "Of course, there will be tough events with many fast drivers, but that’s what rallycross is all about."

Larsson has high hopes for the 2020 season. "We had good speed last year with good times against the World Championship drivers. Now that we are racing together on track I will be able to increase the pace even more."

"We’ll see during the first events how we stack up against the other teams. It would be nice to have good results straight away and to be able to continue that form. There are going to be many lovely battles I think."

The Swede says that his World RX entry was only possible thanks to backing from Br Öhman, Blåkläder and several of both the team's and Larsson's collaborative partners.

"Joel, dad [Lars Larsson] and Simpa [Simon Eriksson] have helped a lot with getting the budget together for this year, the World Championship has always been the target," he said. "When Mats Öhman and Br Öhman came in and supported us like they have, it was an amazing feeling, it’s very good of them. And it’s also thanks to all of our partners, because without them this wouldn’t be possible."

Confirmed 2020 FIA World Rallycross Championship entries thus far: 

Guerlain Chicherit – GCK Unkorrupted – Renault Clio R.S RX
Rokas Baciuska – GCK Unkorrupted – Renault Clio R.S RX 

Timo Scheider – All-Inkl.com Munnich Motorsport – Seat Ibiza
Rene Munnich – All-Inkl.com Munnich Motorsport – Seat Ibiza

Niclas Gronholm – GRX Taneco – Hyundai i20
Timur Timerzyanov – GRX Taneco – Hyundai i20

Anton Marklund - GCK Bilstein - Renault Megane R.S RX

Robin Larsson - JC Raceteknik - Audi S1 

Marklund aims to start World RX campaign with a bang at GCK Bilstein.

PHOTO CREDIT: GC Kompetition

Anton Marklund returns to World RX in 2020 at the helm of "GCK Bilstein" with the sole focus of challenging for the drivers' world title. 

Starting with GCK in 2018, Marklund showed his commitment to the team in the development of the Mégane R.S. RX. Following additional work over the winter break, including development on the engine and a new evolution of the Bilstein dampers, the Swede is perfectly poised to battle at the top of the field in 2020.

In France, Anton claimed a second-place finish GCK's best ever result in the championship.

"I just can’t wait to get started. Together with Bilstein we made great progress last year and showed really good speed, and with the extra time and better preparations over this winter we are ready to start 2020 with a bang," he said.

"Being able to build on the real developments with the Mégane R.S. RX. from last year, and the existing relationships I have with the team and technical partners, allows us to start the season strongly."

"I want to say thanks to Bilstein for all the support they’ve given me and the team so far and for committing to us, even more, this year – together we push to be the best and it’s the kind of partnership we need to be successful."

GRX Taneco field unchanged line-up for 2020 campaign.

PHOTO CREDIT: GRX Taneco.

GRX Taneco's driver line-up will remain unchanged in 2020, with the Finnish outfit retaining Niclas Grönholm and Timur Timerzyanov for a third consecutive season.

The Finland-based team expanded to a two-car team in 2018 after acquiring a pair of former Hyundai Motorsport i20 WRC cars rebuilt to rallycross specifications. 

In 2018 the team came fourth in the World RX Teams’ standings, while in 2019 it climbed up to second, with Niclas Grönholm claiming a fourth place in the Drivers' Standings having claimed two-event wins and two other podium finishes. The Finn was regular in the finals and could have won the drivers' championship had he, not missed two events due to appendicitis surgery. 

While Grönholm's teammate Timur Timerzyanov finished fifth overall in the drivers' standings, a noteworthy achievement was the Russians maiden claimed World RX win in Belgium. 

"After two years of running, I can say that I am happy with our progressing performance, and I hope we can do even better in 2020," Marcus Grönholm, GRX Taneco Team Principal said.

"We have retained the driver line-up of Niclas and Timur, both of whom are fast and know the car extremely well, so we just need to keep our focus clear, stay out of trouble and hope that both drivers keep healthy this year. If we can succeed in all of this, the success will follow."

Over the course of the winter break, GRX Taneco worked on re-engineering various components of the Hyundai i20 and completing an extensive testing program, in order to perfect the performance of the team’s Supercars and prepare the drivers for the upcoming challenge.

"We had a strong package last year – the combination of the team, car, and drivers was a real fit, so I feel confident going into the 2020 season," said Niclas Grönholm. "Obviously, I’m hoping to continue where I left off in Cape Town last year."

"I also think we have focused on the right things during the winter break and feel that, as long as we continue our hard work, it will pay off in the best possible way. This will be one hell of a season for GRX Taneco."

Three-time European Rallycross Champion Timur Timerzyanov has been competing in rallycross since 2014 and claimed his maiden World Rallycross win at Spa-Francorchamps last year with GRX Taneco. 

"For the third year in a row, I’m maintaining my FIA World RX commitment with GRX Taneco – a team with so much passion, hardworking people and really fast cars," he said. 

"We’ve proven that we can win and fight for the titles, so in 2020 I will be even more focused and motivated on achieving my life-long dream."

Scheider retained alongside Muennich for 2020 World RX season.

PHOTO CREDIT: FIA World RX Media

Two-time DTM and World RX podium finisher Timo Scheider will remain with ALL-INKL.COM Muennich Motorsport for the full FIA World Rallycross Championship alongside team owner Rene Muennich. 

In 2019, Scheider qualified for the finals in Abu Dhabi and South Africa. The German claimed a fourth-place finish in Silverstone (Great Britain) his best result of the season.  

"I am super happy to go straight into my second season with ALL-INKL.COM Muennich Motorsport. Last year we expected to be better, which means our expectations for 2020 are even higher," he said.

“We should have been on the podium from time to time last year but this year podiums are a must-have."

"The car has been developed over the winter in different areas, so we hope to have taken 2-3 steps forward. Let’s get the season going to see where we are," he adds.

Scheider will be joined this season by team owner Rene Muennich. Muennich returns to World RX after a one-year hiatus.

"I’m glad to be back in the FIA World Rallycross Championship, joining Timo in our two-car team. Last year the racing in World RX was very competitive and we produced some solid results. We expect the same high level of close racing this season and I am personally looking forward to testing myself against the best drivers in the sport once again," he said.

2020 will be the last year of pure internal combustion engines [ICE] in the FIA World Rallycross Championship. In 2021, the World RX Supercar division will have a combination of ICE [petrol powered cars] and electric cars. 

In addition to taking part in the full 2020 campaign, ALL-INKL.COM Muennich Motorsport are planning to run electric cars in World Rallycross next year. 

"We welcome the plans for the FIA World Rallycross Championship to phase in electrification from 2021 and we are making plans to be part of this exciting future," Dominik Greiner, ALL-INKL.COM Muennich Motorsport team manager said.

Chicherit and Baciuska to disrupt World RX order with newly formed GCK UNKORRUPTED

PHOTO CREDIT: GC Kompetition

GCK UNKORRUPTED has become the first team to announce their participation in the 2020 FIA World Rallycross Championship. 

Team owner Guerlain Chicherit and Rokas Baciuška join forces with one aim in mind and that is to shake things up with the World RX front runners.

Having competed in the World RX championship for the last two years with a pair of Prodrive developed Renault Megane R.S.RX Supercars, the new team will field two Renault Clio R.S. RX cars.

The cars have undergone major developments in the off-season including a new engine update from ORECA, new BOS dampers, and significant work was done to improve weight distribution. 

"I won’t pull any punches: we’re here to cause trouble! I’m stoked to be bringing UNKORRUPTED into World RX, and together we will push the limits and not be afraid to ruffle some feathers," Chicherit said. "I’ve spent my whole career taking on new challenges and ‘changing the rules’, and this time is no different."

"I’m already psyched for the season to start, it feels like we’ve been waiting forever. Nothing in motorsport offers a bigger adrenaline rush than rallycross, and ever since my first time in World RX (back in 2015) I’ve had the rallycross bug."

"After getting some of my best results  and performances last season, and seeing all the work and testing that has gone into the Clio R.S. RX for this season, I can’t wait to get started with UNKORRUPTED."

PHOTO CREDIT: FIA World RX Media

20-year-old Rokas Baciuška completes the GCK UNKORRUPTED pairing for the 2020 season.

Baciuška won the European S1600 Championship in 2018, then joined the World RX field with ES Motorsport LABAS-Gas, before splitting with the Lithuanian team due to contractual issues. Soon after the split, Rokas joined the GCK Academy in a Megane R.S. RX, impressing everyone with his immediate pace. In only his third race, he took GCK’s (and his) first-ever qualifying win and first-ever overnight top qualifier at Loheac RX – a feat he repeated at the next race in Riga (Latvia).

"It’s awesome to be driving alongside Guerlain again – I loved the opportunity to join GCK last year and am super excited to be part of UNKORRUPTED this season," Baciuška said.  "2019 was a massive year for me as it proved to me and to others that I have the speed to compete right at the top of World RX.”

"But in 2020 I want even more. After seeing all the developments on the Clio R.S. RX, I just want to get started and push for the very top."

"I’m no longer the new kid on the block, so it’s time for me to take the gloves off and get to work."

It remains to be seen if GC Kompetition will field the Renault Megane R.S. RX in World RX this season.

Written By: Junaid Samodien

Nürburgring reveals fast-paced World RX track.

PHOTO CREDIT: Nürburgring

The Nürburgring has revealed its new rallycross track at the circuit's official launch today.

Germany returns to the FIA World Rallycross Championship calendar after a one-year hiatus. 

Based around the Mullenbachsleife section of the Grand Prix circuit, the new one-kilometer track features alternating asphalt and gravel surfaces as well as fast corners and long straights. 

The start line for the World RX track is located at turn six (Nürburgring circuit), the highest point of the rallycross track, heading into a 90-degree right-hander to start the lap. From there the track drops down steeply after turn 2, transitioning from gravel to tarmac, before a second tarmac section at turn three, with the joker lap section positioned around the outside of turn 4, a left-hander followed by another gravel section before reaching the timing line positioned on the back straight. 

The circuit has an elevation change of over 15 meters across the lap and gradients of up to 12%.

"The track looks amazing and we are confident that the racing will be highly competitive and that World RX will become an important date on the German motorsport calendar," Paul Bellamy, Senior Vice President of motorsports events at IMG, said. "We are particularly looking forward to bringing Projekt E, our new rallycross electric racing series, to the Nurburgring."

Why South Africa needs a Formula E race.

PHOTO CREDIT: Panasonic Jaguar Racing.

The ABB FIA Formula E championship may soon make its way to a second African city (as it was announced today that Jaguar and the City of Cape Town are helping e-mobility to secure a round in the Mother City). In this article, we will look at why precisely this is such a great new opportunity for the City of Cape Town. 

You might not be a motorsport fanatic or even consider yourself as one, but this new thrilling silent form of motor racing could soon see you become a fan soon. Wherever you are on the spectrum, the announcement that the ABB FIA Formula E championship would make its way to South Africa is one of the biggest in motorsport (for South Africa) yet. 

Silently (pardon the pun) creeping into the motorsport fray since 2014, the Formula E championship has been a large investment opportunity for manufacturers and fans alike. While each motoring series (some more so than others) are pushing the technologies of road-legal automation ahead, Formula E should surely be considered as being on the forefront. 

South Africa and Africa has seen the resurgence of international motorsport on local soil in the past few years, welcoming the FIA World Rallycross Championship to Killarney in Cape Town, the Intercontinental GT series to Kyalami in Midrand, the Safari rally to Kenya, the Marrakesh ePrix in North Africa, and the World Endurance Championship for Kyalami in 2021. 

With both Formula E and Formula 1 (potentially) also being on the cards for the continent, Africa can again see itself at the forefront of the motorsport world. 

Here are a few reasons as to why the Cape Town ePrix will be in such high demand: 

    1. Cape Town as a world-leading city 

Cape Town has already set its targets for being a world-leading city. In many regards, this goal has already been reached. Not only does Cape Town see an annual increase in the influx of tourists, but it has also shown its strong citizen camaraderie by fighting off a complete drought. 

Except for being one of the happiest cities, with its lush beaches, sunshine and heaps of tourism activities, the City of Cape Town now aims to become the first city in South Africa to climb out of the Eskom darkness. For this to be done, governing bodies and the private sector will have to cooperate in creating new clean energy sources. 

Bringing clean motorsport to the streets of Cape Town will not only bolster the image of Cape Town but also stamp a firm aim as to what the city is aiming to achieve. 

    2. Manufacturer investment in South Africa 

In the world of motor manufacturing, both China and India are seeing exponential growth in car manufacturing plants. There are numerous reasons for this significant growth, which we will not delve into at this moment. 

However, South Africa is also seeing more and more investment, with brands like Volkswagen, Isuzu, Nissan and Mercedes recently investing more into their local plants. 

A racing series, luring 9 manufacturers (currently racing) and many others also watching, South Africa can not only see a boost in its local development but also potentially a surge into the development of alternative production to internal combustion engines. 

    3. Economic boost for the city and South Africa 

Again, many would state that an electric racing event will not lure as many spectators and tourists as many of the current championships in the country. Yet, Formula E is at the pinnacle of manufacturers’ involvement. 

Not only will it lure die-hard manufacturer teams, but also spectators, hoping to combine the beauty of Cape Town with an action-packed form of street racing. 

The ABB FIA Formula E championship not only significantly boosts the international image of a city (as has been proven during the last 6 seasons), but also combines the best of both worlds. 

It showcases the potential of silent autonomy within cities, whilst also providing close thrilling racing.  

In addition to the economic investment that comes with the Formula E championship, job creation is another benefit for South Africa. Returning year after year, Formula E will increase both annual and seasonal employment, whilst also creating new jobs across a number of industries.

    4. Taking new leaps towards city-friendly mobility 

Whilst the City of Cape Town is certainly aiming for this, South Africa is yet to see a true paradigm shift into electric mobility as seen in many other European countries. Electric and alternative sources for mobility will not only create fewer emissions and less of a financial burden on the consumer’s pocket but can ultimately change how we view current cities as a whole. 

Combined with new forms of energy sources and consumption, the cityscape as we currently know it can completely change. 

    5. A truly close championship 

The ABB Formula E championship has always seen very close racing. Even in its silence, the championship is much livelier than many other forms of open-wheel racing formats. 

Porsche and Mercedes joined the championship in season 6, joining the likes of Mahindra, BMW, DS (Citroen), Nissan, Audi, NIO, Andretti Autosport, and Jaguar. With this, the championship also sees a star-studded line up from the worlds of Formula 1 and endurance racing. 

While all the teams have similar parts on their GEN2 cars, teams still have the freedom of tweaking some parts in order to give them the edge. 

The competition has been extremely close during the past six seasons, with only Jean-Eric Vergne (DS Techeetah) managing to win two championships. 

All five of the previous championships have come down to the wire, with all of them being decided within the last race weekend of the season. 

Last year saw the first eight races with different race winners, while the 2019/2020 season has seen five different individuals, winning the first five races. Jean-Eric Vergne became the first driver during the fifth season to break the streak in 2019, by winning his second race of the season in Monaco. Whereas pole position is somewhat a given in other open-wheel racing formats, this season alone has only Alexander Sims race from pole to win in Diriyah and Da Costa from pole to win in Marrakesh. 

The announcement that the ABB FIA Formula E championship will be making its way to Cape Town, is a truly marvelous new development. It will bolster the motorsport image and economy of South Africa alike. 

We are certainly looking forward to this! 

Written By: Franco Theron (PedalFest SA) & Junaid Samodien.

e-Movement declares intention to host Formula E in Cape Town.

PHOTO CREDIT: e-Movement/Jaguar Racing.

The Cape Town Formula E Bid Company, e-Movement has today confirmed its intention and plans to host an ABB Formula E race using a street circuit in the heart of Cape Town.

Last year the City of Cape Town announced that they had been approached by a Cape Town Consortium to host a Formula E championship event in the Mother City. A feasibility study was soon launched following the announcement. 

Momentum soon gathered when Iain Banner, Chairman of e-Movement announced at an FIA World Rallycross Championship press conference that they "will" the ABB FIA Formula E championship to Cape Town. 

PHOTO CREDIT: Audi Sport.

The ABB Formula E championship has grown from strength-to-strength since it's inaugural round in Beijing in 2014, and to date, the championship has seen some of the biggest manufacturers, namely: Jaguar, Porsche, Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Mahindra, etc. signing up. 

While Formula E entered its sixth season this year (2019/20), the championship will gain world championship status from the 2020–21 season.

Iain Banner, Chairman of e-Movement, confirmed that positive progress has been made following the feasibility study. “The objective of the study was to assess the suitability of Cape Town as a possible venue for a round of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship in future seasons," he said. 

"Three possible circuit layouts have been identified and we are now in the process of exploring these possibilities with the City of Cape Town and other interested parties."

“As a starting point, the preliminary track layout and how it fits into the existing fabric of the precinct – as well as the future development proposals around the identified track – were all key factors in assessing the City of Cape Town’s suitability.

“The primary objective was to design a suitable circuit layout that will have minimum impact on the City, require minimum construction work, cause minimum disruption to general public and traffic, and, crucially, leave a lasting legacy”.

Banner added that the proposed event will simultaneously anchor a renewable energy week, comprising a major conference and exhibition in an industry which is poised for rapid growth over the next decade.

JP Smith, Cape Town's Mayco Member has welcomed a positive outcome of the feasibility study. 

"The event is so much more than an E-Prix - it provides an opportunity to position the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape region as the pioneering renewable energy hub of South Africa," Smith said.

"The event would not only showcase the natural beauty of our City but such an event places Cape Town at the forefront of alternative and green energy initiatives, and serves as a catalyst for attracting investment and the creation of employment in a sector for which major growth is projected in the foreseeable future".

In addition, e-Movement has announced that they secured the backing of Jaguar South Africa as Founding Partner for the initial stages of the project in Cape Town, as a potential Formula E candidate host city.

“Partnering with e-Movement to bring this premier motorsport event to South Africa, will assist in showcasing the tangible efforts Jaguar has made in infrastructure and carrying the momentum of all Electric Vehicles on a local level," said Lisa Mallett, Marketing Director: Jaguar Land Rover South Africa and Sub-Sahara Africa.

"We look forward to introducing South Africans to our Panasonic Jaguar Racing Team and reaffirming that racing is in our blood - even when powered by electricity. We wish the entire project, including the broader alternative and green energy activities associated with this event and the simultaneous Energy Week proposed by the Bid Company, success."

Written By: Junaid Samodien