[Tournament News]The FIA World Track Cross Country Championships Hong Kong Station 2023 year-end race was held yesterday (11th) under drizzle. Due to safety considerations, the race track was reduced to some sections the day before the race started. In the end, Kevin Hansen, who was second in the driver’s list before the race, won the first round of the Hong Kong Station, but his points could no longer catch up with those won in the first round. Ranked 6th is Johan Kristoffersson, who leads the driver list. The latter won the championship with 118 points in advance and ascended to the world championship for the sixth time. His Dealerteam BAUHAUS team was also confirmed in advance to win the championship of this world championship. champion.
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This event, held for the first time in Hong Kong and with an off-road vehicle track set up at the Central Harbourfront Event Space, is the final two rounds of this FIA World Track Off-Road Championship. The slightly slippery track also strengthens the drivers and their all-electric battle. The technical difficulty of the car will be tested, and the results of the two stops will determine who will be the world champion this year. Yesterday, Swedish driver Christopher Hansen of The Volkswagen Dealerteam BAUHAUS almost failed in the semi-finals. He was forced by Swedish driver Kevin Hansen of Hansen World RX Team on the starting straight, and finally qualified for the final in third place. Hanchen advanced to the first place in the semi-finals with a time of 3:17.01.
(Picture: Official website of the event)
In the first round of the year-end race in Hong Kong, two groups of semi-finalists competed against each other. Hanchen, who was tied for the first place, immediately took the lead as soon as the light turned green. He resisted the advances of Christopher Hanchen, who had moved into second place along the way. The race reached its climax in the fourth lap. Keith Duhuachen’s Zerod Crossing the line in 6th place. After Hanchen easily let go, he finally crossed the line in 3 minutes, 17 seconds and 82 seconds, winning the first round.
Hanchen couldn’t hide his excitement at winning the first round of the Track Off-Road World Championship held in Hong Kong for the first time: “What a wonderful race. I didn’t expect so many Hong Kong fans to cheer and encourage at the scene, and the atmosphere was lively. It’s such a lively atmosphere. This track provides a very high technical test for every driver. The venue is constantly changing with the weather, from the muddy preliminaries to the drier finals, and everyone has to constantly adapt. The dry venue in the finals also greatly helped my performance. I am extremely looking forward to the finals. The one-day event can maintain the same level and complete this year’s World Championships with the best results.”
Hanchen couldn’t hide his excitement after winning the championship. (Picture: Official website of the event)
(Picture: Official website of the event)
Although the 25-year-old young driver was able to win the first round and increase his points in the driver standings this season by 23 points to 94 points, because the number one Christian was still able to finish the race in sixth place in the final, he has already increased his points in the driver standings. With a score of 118, Keith Duhuachen maintained a 24-point advantage, successfully retained the title of leader of the FIA World Track Cross Country Championship, and also completed his dream of six world championship titles. The Volkswagen Dealerteam BAUHAUS team he belongs to also successfully won the world racing team championship.
Keith Duhuachen (Photo: Official website of the competition)
Regarding the failure to compete for the top three in the first round, the 34-year-old Christopher also admitted his disappointment: “Of course I am a little dissatisfied with my performance, but that’s how the game is. The team’s technical staff will conduct a careful inspection and hope that the tank can be in the second round.” It has stable performance and I personally look forward to winning a round of championships in Hong Kong.”
The Volkswagen Dealerteam BAUHAUS team successfully won this year’s World Racing Team Championship. (Picture: Official website of the event)
Today (12th) the final round of the FIA World Track Off-Road Championship Hong Kong Station’s year-end competition will start at 9 a.m. practice sessions. Ten top European drivers will once again participate in qualifying, three preliminaries and semi-finals. The finals will be approximately Held at 4:30 p.m.
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This article is written by “Sportsroad“Originally published in”[Track Cross Country Vehicle World Championship]Hanchen won the first round but still missed the overall championship. Keith Duhuachen regained the throne early」
2023-11-11 19:54:09
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