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Following a successful shakedown of the all-new AT03 at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, which saw duo Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda complete a combined 100km of running, the team is pleased to announce that a variety of still and moving imagery is available, including: beauty shots of the AT03, on-track action shots and interviews with Pierre Gasly, Yuki Tsunoda, Jody Egginton and Franz Tost. Taking to the Italian track, situated less than hour from the team's Faenza base, both drivers experienced their new 2022 challenger for the very first time in damp conditions, adding to the excitement of the day. Alongside the new Technical Regulations, that sees a drastic upheaval of the aerodynamics of a Formula 1 car, the drivers also experienced the new 18" tyres. Now, the team heads to Barcelona for the first of two official F1 pre-season tests.
The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E team traveled to the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia this week, where they successfully completed their last tests before the start of the next season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The No. 36 and No. 99 Porsche 99X Electrics have driven a total of 1,522 kilometers during their test program. The first appointment of the seventh season will take place on January 16 and 17, 2021 in Santiago de Chile.The twelve teams, with a total of 24 drivers, have attended this official Formula E test, which took place in Valencia for the fourth time. With official drivers André Lotterer (Germany / # 36) and Pascal Wehrlein (Germany / # 99), the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E team took to the track during the five scheduled sessions, to put the Porsche 99X Electric to the test for the last time before the start of the new season. Many elements of electric cars have been developed during the rest phase. In addition, this year Porsche will have a completely new electric powertrain.
Ferrari North Europe has confirmed a full grid of drivers for the 4th season of the Ferrari Challenge UK series in 2022, with a line-up of 20 drivers expected to battle it out for class honours on 5 of the UK’s most exciting race circuits. Nearly half of the drivers are new to the Ferrari Challenge UK series, with the field equally split between the Trofeo Pirelli class, and the Coppa Shell class for Gentleman Drivers.In the Trofeo Pirelli, season veteran and 2020 series champion Lucky Khera (Graypaul Birmingham) will once again face stiff competition from Paul Hogarth (Stratstone Manchester) who won a race at Donington and achieved 4 podiums in 5 races in the 2021 season. They will be joined by several new drivers, who will also have to contend with the ever-competitive Graham de Zille (Meridien Modena) who has been promoted to the Trofeo Pirelli class for the 2022 season after winning the Coppa Shell class in 2021.The Coppa Shell category for 2022 also sees several new drivers on the grid, lining up alongside stalwarts of the series such as Paul Simmerson (Graypaul Birmingham) who won a race at Snetterton in 2021 and stood on the podium 7 times in 2021. The new drivers in this class include Stuart Marston (Maranello Sales Egham) and John Seale (Carrs Exeter).
The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team is well prepared to tackle its third season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. At the official test drives in Valencia, the squad from Weissach received its final polish.
Several Barcelona players start to arrive at the Ciutat Esportiva on Sunday morning for coronavirus tests, which must be taken and passed in order to join Ronald Koeman's first pre-season session on Monday. As of 0730 GMT, there was still no sign of Lionel Messi. IMAGES