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MOTORSPORT: Extreme E extends partnership with Continental #Electric off-road racing championship #ExtremeE has extended its partnership with #Continental, its official tire supplier and founding partner. The agreement, signed on January 11, 2024, seeks to solidify the commitment of both organizations to increase #environmental awareness in motorsport, according to the companies. Continental was a founding partner of Extreme E at its inception in 2019. The supplier has designed and produced ultra-high-performance #tires tailored to the demands of the championship’s challenging off-road races and the characteristics of Extreme E’s fully electric #Odyssey21 SUVs. Ali Russell, managing director of Extreme E, expressed his excitement about the continued support from Continental: “Continental’s continued dedication to creating bespoke tyres that perform exceptionally in the world’s harshest terrains aligns perfectly with our mission to drive change through #motorsport. Their unwavering support plays a pivotal role in the success of Extreme E and the message we aim to convey.” Claudio Toldi, head of marketing communications, replacement tires EMEA, Continental, said, “The electric #offroad racing championship series is the ideal platform for us to test new tire technologies and developments before their series launch for the passenger car sector. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ecugXXFf #Tires #Tyres #TireTechnology #TireDevelopment #Manufacturing #Sustainability #ChemicalEngineering #MechanicalEngineering #Technology #Transportation #TireTechExpo

LEGISLATION: #Hypercar rules to remain until 2029; new #LMP2 pushed back to 2028 Following ratification by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile World Motor Sport Council this week, several regulatory changes to the FIA World Endurance Championship and endurance racing in general were announced at the Automobile Club de l'Ouest press conference, ahead of the 92nd Le Mans 24 Hours this weekend (June 15-16). The key takeaways from the announcement were that the current Hypercar rule set will remain in place until the end of 2029, while new LMP2 rules will now be pushed back until 2028 (instead of the previously mooted 2026). Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ear4eZjp #motorsportengineering #PMWExpo #motorsport #technology

Avenues of exploitation It’s no overstatement to say that motorsport is in a pretty good place right now. F1 continues to ride a wave of popularity with fans, while in WEC manufacturers are positively flocking to the Hypercar class thanks to a rules package which, despite a somewhat painful gestation, has delivered a bit of something for everyone. The GT3 class continues to be a roaring success and even rallying, at least below Rally1, is attracting new entrants and cars. The end result is, of course, that suppliers are busier than ever. And with new avenues of technology development opening up, there are more opportunities than ever. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eEnfh_X7 #motorsportengineering, #PMWExpo, #motorsport, #technology @

Did you know!? 𝗟𝗼𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝟴 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝟴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝘁𝘂𝘀 car compared with what had come before, though the idea of a more 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 was the final part of its development. The principle objective was to create a car around the most minimal triangulated chassis frame possible, with a strong focus on cutting overall weight. The Mark 8 made its 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟬 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟵𝟱𝟰 𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗶𝘁, having been involved in a minor crash on the way to the event. This race meeting has gone down in company history as the 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 ‘𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝘁𝘂𝘀’ 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 which later became so success on the world motorsport stage. The season highpoint of the Mark 8 was at Silverstone on 17 July at the British Grand Prix meeting, with Chapman himself beating a works team Porsche to win one of the support races. • 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: Lotus Mark 8 • 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 1954 • 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲: 7 • 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲: MG / Morris • 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝘂𝘁: 85 bhp • 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: MG four speed • 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 520kg 𝗟𝗼𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 => https://bit.ly/3pGTV1u 𝗟𝗼𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀 => https://bit.ly/3C1yGKd Group Lotus Lotus Cars Europe Classic Team Lotus - #Lotus | #LotusCarsEurope | #Heritage | #LotusMark8 | #MG | #Morris | #OultonPark | #Silverstone | #Competition | #ColinChapman | #TeamClassicLotus | #Automotive | #Forthedrivers

"More than a Race Team: The Other Side of Manthey’s Business" 👇 In a recent article, the Racecar Engineering Magazine provides an insight into how we draw on our many years of experience in #motorsport to develop products not only for our own use on the racetrack and in the workshop, but also for customers. Read the full article below to learn more about the items available from us, such as a tyre heating tent or a lightweight drinking system. ⬇️

Racing with eFuels. The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup will use eFuels that are potentially near-carbon-neutral from the 2024 season, the feedstock comes from the Haru Oni pilot plant in Chile. The up to 32 Porsche 911 GT3 Supercup will be fuelled exclusively with eFuels at each of the eight rounds as support to the European Formula 1 events. #efuels

MOTORSPORT: Bridgestone Americas marks 45th Anniversary of #Potenza tire line at One Lap of America Two teams from #Bridgestone – Team Potenza Race and Team Potenza RE-71RS – are competing in the eight-day, 3,500-mile journey across 15 states, which being held on May 4-11. "#Motorsports have been fundamental to Bridgestone's identity for more than 60 years, and racing is a true passion for us as a company to enhance the joy of the sport," said Cara Krstolic, executive director of race tire engineering and production at Bridgestone Americas. "One Lap of America offers a thrilling platform to celebrate and showcase our high-performance Potenza line-up's enduring legacy of performance and reliability. We will continue to use #racing as a proving ground for our R&D efforts. What really matters is that the new solutions we deliver on track today will transform premium mobility on the road tomorrow." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/erNycZPz #Tires #Tyres #TireTechnology #TireDevelopment #Manufacturing #Sustainability #ChemicalEngineering #MechanicalEngineering #Technology #Transportation #TireTechExpo

The history of car racing reflects the evolution of technology and human passion for speed. At the end of the 19th century, with the advent of the first automobiles, the first competitions began. Races for speed and endurance became symbols of progress and engineering mastery. In 1903, the first Grand Prix of France laid the foundations for modern auto racing. The 1950s brought the golden age of Formula 1, with cars reaching speeds of over 300 km/h. Today, Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motorsport, where innovation and adrenaline merge into one. Modern racing is not just about speed but also about technological breakthroughs, safety, and unique moments of sporting competition. The history of car racing is a story of striving for the highest standards, the embodiment of the dream of speed, and the triumph of the human spirit. #CarRacing #Motorsport #Speed #Innovation #Formula1 #GrandPrix #RacingHistory #Engineering #Endurance #Technology #HumanSpirit #GoldenAge #Adrenaline #Competition #SportingMoments

D'station Racing driver Erwan Bastard shared his thoughts on the relationship between the #Hypercar and #LMGT3 cars after the #6HSpa involved two incidents triggered by contact from Hypercar machinery. Read more ⤵️ #WEC #AstonMartin #Motorsport #Endurance #Racing #Sportscars

Toyota Gazoo Racing Triumphs in Dramatic 6 Hours of Imola In a thrilling display of teamwork and skill, Toyota Gazoo Racing emerged victorious at the dramatic 6 Hours of Imola, marking a remarkable turnaround for the team in the second round of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). In a race filled with twists and turns among the 19-strong Hypercar field, the #7 GR010 HYBRID driven by Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and Nyck de Vries showcased faultless driving and strategic brilliance to claim the top spot. Meanwhile, their teammates Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa secured a strong fifth-place finish in the #8 GR010 HYBRID, further bolstering the […] - https://lnkd.in/drsXYGGd #automotive #evs #ev #electricmobility #emobility #ebikes #fleets #evfleet #evnews #autonews #electricvehicles #electricvehicle #automotiveindustry #automotivejobs #cleantech #cleanenergy #hydrogen #lithium #evbattery #sustainability #climatechange #croatia #europe #fiaworldrally #toyota