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NISSAN E.DAMS BATTLES HARD IN A HOT AND CHALLENGING SANTIAGO FORMULA E RACE

January 19, 2020 RNW Staff

The Santiago round of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship was a story of highs and lows for the Nissan e.dams team. The hot, intense and action-packed race was a thriller for the fans, but ultimately the race was challenging.

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PORSCHE FORMULA E TEAM OUT OF LUCK IN CHILE

January 19, 2020 RNW Staff

After a strong podium finish at the season-opener in Diriyah (Saudi Arabia), the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team was denied a further top result in the third race of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship 2019/2020 season in Santiago (Chile). Neel Jani (CH) was forced to retire from the race after just a few laps in his #18 Porsche 99X Electric. André Lotterer (D) crossed the finishing line at the Santiago E-Prix in 22nd place in his #36 Porsche 99X Electric, but was later disqualified having exceeded the maximum permitted energy amount. Victory went to Maximilian Günther (D, BMW i Andretti Motorsport), ahead of António Félix da Costa (PT, DS Techeetah) and Mitch Evans (NZ, Jaguar Racing).

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MAXIMILIAN GUNTHER CLAIMS THE FIRST WIN OF HIS FORMULA E CAREER

January 19, 2020 RNW Staff

Win number two in race three of this season’s ABB FIA Formula E Championship for BMW i Andretti Motorsport: In a thrilling finale, Maximilian Günther (GER) pulled off a final-lap overtaking manoeuvre in the #28 BMW iFE.20 to take victory at the Santiago E-Prix (CHI). The 22-year-old claimed the first win of his Formula E career in only his third race for the team. In doing so, he also became the youngest winner ever in the series. The 25 points scored took BMW i Andretti Motorsport to the top of the Team standings. Alexander Sims (GBR) crashed out in Santiago.

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AUDI DRIVER DI GRASSI THRILLS WITH SANTIAGO COMEBACK DRIVE

January 19, 2020 RNW Staff

Formula E started 2020 with a spectacular race in Santiago de Chile. Lucas di Grassi from the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler team thrilled the South American fans with a forward charge from 22nd place on the grid to seventh place.

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DOUBLE FORMULA E POINTS FINISH FOR MERCEDES IN SANTIAGO

January 19, 2020 RNW Staff

The Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team maintained the solid start to its debut season in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship this weekend in Chile. After two podium finishes on the opening weekend in Saudi Arabia, Nyck de Vries and Stoffel Vandoorne both finished in the Top 6 of the Antofagasta Minerals Santiago E-Prix 2020.

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THE NEW PORSCHE 911 RSR TO CELEBRATE RACE DEBUT IN NORTH AMERICA

January 18, 2020 RNW Staff

The new Porsche 911 RSR lines up on the grid for the first time in North America to tackle the 24 Hours of Daytona (25/26 January). At the season-opening round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship in Florida, two ca. 515-hp, 2019-generation GT racers will be fielded in the GTLM class. The new GT flagship from Weissach has already made a very successful debut, securing two one-two results and three pole positions from four races. At the first encounter with the competition in North America at the IMSA tests, dubbed the “Roar before the 24”, in early January, the new Porsche 911 RSR turned the fastest laps multiple times. At Daytona, Porsche heads into the 2020 season in North America as the title defender of the manufacturers’, drivers’ and team classifications. The manufacturer is well represented in the GTD class with three Porsche 911 GT3 R.

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ASTON MARTIN CONFIRMS IMSA PLANS FOR NORTH AMERICAN PROGRAMME

January 17, 2020 RNW Staff

Aston Martin Racing’s presence at the pinnacle of US endurance motorsport is to be significantly increased, with the British sportscar manufacturer returning to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD class in 2020. Two Aston Martin Vantage GT3s will contest the blue riband Rolex 24 at Daytona race next weekend (25-26 January), while new partner team Heart of Racing will run a full season programme this year.

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EXTENSIVE RACE AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR BMW TEAM SCHNITZER IN THE 2020 GT SEASON

January 17, 2020 RNW Staff

BMW Motorsport and BMW Team Schnitzer will, in addition to collaborating closely at race appearances, primarily work on car development together in the 2020 season. The team from Freilassing (GER) will take on a key role in development and testing with the new BMW M4 GT3. Herbert Schnitzer junior’s team will also contest races at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife (GER) with the BMW M6 GT3.

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AUSTRALIAN GT CHAMPION LOOKS TO GT3 RETURN

January 17, 2020 RNW Staff

After a watershed year that netted his team the Bathurst 12 Hour, the Australian GT Championship title and the Australian Endurance Championship crown – all in GT4 – M-Motorsport team-boss Justin McMillan has revealed that he is looking for a return to GT3 in season 2020, but that he would still be campaigning two GT4 cars in this year’s championship.

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TEAM WRT PRINCIPAL VINCENT VOSSE: “WE LOVE A CHALLENGE”

January 17, 2020 RNW Staff

W Racing Team (WRT), one of motor racing’s most successful international GT teams, will make its debut in the Super Sports Car League when the new ADAC GT Masters season begins on 24th April in Oschersleben. Team Principal Vincent Vosse sets out the Belgian team’s new programme for the first time.

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HEINRICHER RACING READY FOR RETURN TO THE ROLEX 24

January 17, 2020 RNW Staff

Entering its sophomore season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Heinricher Racing with Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) is looking to start strong with the Rolex 24 Hours At Daytona. The only female team principal in the IMSA paddock, Jackie Heinricher is aiming to lead her team to the Rolex podium on Sunday (Jan. 25, 1:30pm).

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WILKINSON MOVES TO GT WORLD CHALLENGE EUROPE ENDURANCE CUP IN OPTIMUM MOTORSPORT McLAREN 720S GT3

January 16, 2020 RNW Staff

Ollie Wilkinson will take the step up to the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup for the first time in 2020 for his maiden season as a McLaren Professional Driver.

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JOHN SCHAUERMAN TO JOIN UNITED AUTOSPORTS ALONGSIDE WAYNE BOYD FOR 2020 MICHELIN LE MANS CUP

January 16, 2020 RNW Staff

United Autosports have confirmed that John Schauerman and Wayne Boyd will join their Michelin Le Mans Cup team for 2020.

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MEYER SHANK RACING AIMING HIGH FOR ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA

January 15, 2020 RNW Staff

2020 marks the 17th straight Rolex 24 Hours At Daytona for reigning IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar GTD Champions, Meyer Shank Racing (MSR). A new lineup of drivers will take over the No. 86 Acura NSX GT3 for the twice around the clock event on starting on Saturday, January 25.

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NEW MALAYSIAN TEAM LEGACY RACING JOINS GT WORLD CHALLENGE ASIA’S AM CLASS

January 15, 2020 RNW Staff

Legacy Racing will make its GT World Challenge Asia debut in 2020 with an Am class-entered Mercedes-AMG GT3.

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MERCEDES-AMG CONFIRMS INTERCONTINENTAL GT CHALLENGE ENTRY

January 15, 2020 RNW Staff

Mercedes-AMG is gunning for Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli’s titles in 2020 after confirming its full-season entry.

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BATHURST 12 HOUR SIGNALS START OF 2020 AUSTRALIAN GT SEASON

January 15, 2020 RNW Staff

The annual Bathurst 12 Hour at Mount Panorama signals the start of what is an extensive season of events for Australian GT in 2020. Taking in the 12 Hour journey as part of a three-round Australian Endurance Championship that includes arguably Australia’s best and most recognised circuits, the event signals the start of a new direction for the category that is focussed on providing value for money GT racing on Australia’s best circuits.

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BATES RETURNS TO AUSTRALIAN GT LOOKING FOR 2020 TITLE

January 15, 2020 RNW Staff

Former Australian GT race winner Tony Bates unveiled a striking new livery and sponsor for his Bathurst 12 Hour return, just a fortnight out from the season opener, the experienced Audi campaigner also revealing that he will make a full-time return to the Australian GT Championship in 2020 after focusing on competition in Asia last […]

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PREPARATIONS ACCELERATE AHEAD OF 2020 GT GT WORLD CHALLENGE EUROPE SEASON

January 14, 2020 RNW Staff

The GT World Challenge Europe era is officially underway. The former Blancpain GT Series will begin the new decade with a fresh look, while retaining its long-standing commitment to world-class GT racing.

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R-MOTORSPORT ANNOUNCE COMPLETE DRIVER LINE-UP FOR THE BATHURST 12 HOUR

January 14, 2020 RNW Staff

The 2020 season is about to get underway on the fifth continent. On the weekend of 31st January – 2nd February, R-Motorsport will be contesting the prestigious Bathurst 12 Hour race in Australia. The team based at Niederwil near St Gallen in Switzerland will be fielding two Aston Martin Vantage GT3s at the Mount Panorama Circuit.

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