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Mārtiņš Sesks
Mārtiņš Nikijs Sesks (born 18 September 1999) is a Latvian rally driver who currently competes in the World Rally Championship for M-Sport Ford WRT on a part-time schedule. Rally career Sesks started rallying in 2014 in a Honda Civic Type R. He entered the Junior World Rally Championship in , and finished as runner-up in . After winning his first European Rally Championship event in 2022, the Latvian entered the series full-time in 2023. He went on to finish second to Hayden Paddon in the final standing, having won the events in Poland and Latvia. Sesks made his Rally1 debut in 2024, competing at the Rally Poland with M-Sport Ford WRT, where a strong opening run was praised by team principal Richard Millener. Despite running without a hybrid unit, he was able to run as high as second overall, eventually finishing fifth. He remained in the car for his home rally in Latvia, once again earning plaudits for his pace, with only a late technical problem preventing a podium fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Rally Poland
The 2022 Rally Poland (also known as the ORLEN Rajd Polski - Rally Poland 2022) was a motorsport, motor racing event for rallying, rally cars held from 10 June to 12 June 2022. It was the 78th edition of the Rally Poland. The event was the fourth round of the 2022 European Rally Championship. The event was based in Mikołajki and was contested over fourteen Special stage (rallying), special stages covering a total competitive distance of . Alexey Lukyanuk and Alexey Arnautov were the defending rally winners. Javier Pardo and Adrián Pérez were the defending winners in the ERC-2 category. Sami Pajari and Enni Mälkönen were the defending rally winners in the ERC-3 category and the ERC-3 Junior category. Mikołaj Marczyk and Szymon Gospodarczyk won the rally, achieving their first victory in the ERC in their home event. Mārtiņš Sesks and Renars Francis won the ERC Open category. Robert Virves and Julia Thulin took the victory in the ERC-3 category. Laurent Pellier and Marine P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Group Rally1
Group Rally1 is a technical specification of rally car for use at the highest level of international rallying in the World Rally Championship (WRC) as determined by the FIA. Despite the use of the word 'Group' in the name, there are not multiple classes or subclasses of car and so 'Rally1' may be used alone with the same definition. Rally1 cars were used for the first time in the 2022 WRC season and replaced the outgoing World Rally Car used in the manufacturer's championship. Though they may run on any individual rally as permitted by the organiser, they are not to be used in any other championship. The calls for new cars were made by the existing WRC competing manufacturers to reflect both changes in consumer marketing preferences, such as advancements in technology, and the need to reduce costs to make competing sustainable. The move to a new formula of car was approved in June 2018 along with a complete overhaul of cars and championships in the Rally Pyramid. Regulations R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Škoda Fabia R5/Rally2 Evo
The Škoda Fabia Rally2 evo (former name prior to 2019 rule changes was R5 evo) is a rally car built by Škoda Motorsport. It is an upgraded generational update of the original Fabia R5, based on the facelifted Škoda Fabia production car. After four years of success in the R5 discipline with the original Fabia, Škoda announced the Fabia R5 evo at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019. The car was showcased as an improvement over the 2015 Fabia in nearly all areas, most notably the power and response of the engine. After many kilometers of testing, The Evo passed international homologation on the 1st of April 2019, and made its competitive rallying debut in the hands of Jan Kopecký at the third round of the Czech Rally Championship, Rallye Český Krumlov. The car would make a successful first impression, winning the rally overall. Soon after it would make its World Rally Championship debut at Rally de Portugal, where it would once again emerge victorious in the hands of Kalle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Škoda Fabia RS Rally2
The Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 is a rally car built by Škoda Motorsport that is based on the fourth generation Škoda Fabia production car. It is the second upgraded generational update of the original Fabia R5, replacing the Fabia Rally2 evo. Development Four notable drivers helped to develop the Fabia RS Rally2; Andreas Mikkelsen, UK's Kris Meeke, Czech Republic's Jan Kopecký and Finland's Emil Lindholm. The car was tested extensively on various surfaces such as gravel, snow and asphalt, and in locations such as Finland, Spain, France and Italy. The car was launched on 14 June 2022 at a presentation at Škoda Auto headquarters in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic, before winning on its competitive debut on the Lausitz Rally held in Germany in November 2022 with Norwegian crew Andreas Mikkelsen and Torstein Eriksen Torstein Eriksen (born 29 April 1990) is a rallying co-driver from Norway. He is currently teamed with Andreas Mikkelsen and is competing for Toksport WRT in the Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ford Fiesta Rally4
The Ford Fiesta Rally4 is a rally car developed and built by M-Sport and Ford Performance to Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, FIA Group Rally4 regulations and designed for competition in the fourth tier of the Rally Pyramid. It is based upon the Ford Fiesta road car and is the updated version of the Ford Fiesta R2. Competition history In addition to the Junior World Rally Championship, junior World Rally Championship support categories, support category of the World Rally Championship, the car is also one of the Rally4 cars available for competition in the European Rally Championship. Ford Fiesta R2 Rally victories Junior World Rally Championship European Rally Championship-3 European Rally Championship-4 Junior European Rally Championship Notes References External links * Ford Fiesta Rally4 at eWRC-results.com {{Rally Pyramid cars Ford Fiesta Ford Rally Sport vehicles Rally4 cars Ford racing cars, Fiesta Rally4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Škoda Fabia R5
The Škoda Fabia R5 is a rally car built by Škoda Motorsport. It is based upon the Škoda Fabia road car and is built to R5 (rallying), R5 regulations. It made its competition début in 2015 as a successor to the Škoda Fabia S2000. The car proved to be very successful in the World Rally Championship-2 class, winning thirty-five events between 2015 World Rally Championship-2, 2015 and 2018 World Rally Championship-2, 2018. Esapekka Lappi won the 2016 World Rally Championship-2 drivers title with four victories, Pontus Tidemand won the 2017 World Rally Championship-2, 2017 championship and Jan Kopecký won the 2018 World Rally Championship-2, 2018 championship. Škoda Motorsport won the FIA World Rally Championship-2 for Teams in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Starting in 2019, Škoda Motorsport entered the Fabia R5 in the World Rally Championship-2#World Rally Championship-2 Pro, professional class of the World Rally Championship-2. An updated version of the Fabia R5 known as the Škoda Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ford Fiesta R2T
The Ford Fiesta is a supermini car that was marketed by Ford from 1976 to 2023 over seven generations. Over the years, the Fiesta has mainly been developed and manufactured by Ford's European operations, and had been positioned below the Escort (later the Focus). Ford had sold over 15 million Fiestas from 1976 to July 2011, making it one of the best-selling Ford nameplates behind the Escort and the F-Series. It has been manufactured in the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, Taiwan, China, India, Thailand, and South Africa. The Fiesta was discontinued in 2023, after over 22 million units had been made. The final Ford Fiesta rolled off the production line on 7 July 2023. Development The Fiesta was originally designed by the project "Bobcat" team headed by Trevor Erskine (not to be confused with the badge-engineered Mercury variant of the Ford Pinto) and approved for development by Henry Ford II in September 1972, shortly after the laun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Opel Adam
The Opel Adam is a city car engineered and produced by the German car manufacturer Opel, and is named after the company's founder Adam Opel. It was sold under the Vauxhall marque in the United Kingdom. It was launched in France at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, with sales starting in the beginning of 2013. On 10 October 2018, Opel and its British subsidiary, Vauxhall, announced that in order to optimise its model lineup and focus on high volume segments, the company would retire its Adam, Karl, Cascada and Viva models after the end of their life cycles, in approximately one year. No successor model will replace the Adam, as the company announced intentions to focus on SUVs, notably a new Opel Mokka, as part of a strategy to increase company SUV sales from 25% to 40% by 2021. On 29 April 2019, the Opel and Vauxhall website configurator for new Adam cars was replaced by a list of available stock; production came to an end on 3 May 2019. Overview The car was available in thre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peugeot 208 R2
The Peugeot 208 Rally4 is a rally car developed and built by Peugeot Sport for the Rally Pyramid regulation of the Rally4 category. It is based upon the Peugeot 208 The Peugeot 208 is a subcompact car (B-segment in Europe) produced by the French automaker Peugeot. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012 and positioned below the larger 308, the 208 replaced the 207 in 2012, and is currently at its se ... road car and was launched in 2020 and is a successor to Peugeot 208 R2. Competition history The car made its debut at the 2020 Castelo Branco Rally of Portugal. Rally victories European Rally Championship-3 European Rally Championship-4 Junior European Rally Championship Notes References External links Peugeot 208 Rally4at eWRC-results.com Rally4 cars Peugeot vehicles {{rally-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ford Fiesta R2
The Ford Fiesta Rally4 is a rally car developed and built by M-Sport and Ford Performance to FIA Group Rally4 regulations and designed for competition in the fourth tier of the Rally Pyramid. It is based upon the Ford Fiesta road car and is the updated version of the Ford Fiesta R2. Competition history In addition to the junior support category of the World Rally Championship The World Rally Championship (abbreviated as WRC) is an international rallying series owned and governed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, FIA. Inaugurated in 1973, it is the oldest FIA world championship after Formula One. E ..., the car is also one of the Rally4 cars available for competition in the European Rally Championship. Ford Fiesta R2 Rally victories Junior World Rally Championship European Rally Championship-3 European Rally Championship-4 Junior European Rally Championship Notes References External links * Ford Fiesta Rally4at eWRC-results.com { ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Bull
Red Bull is a brand of energy drinks created and owned by the Austrian company Red Bull GmbH. With a market share of 43%, it is the most popular energy drink brand as of 2020, and the third most valuable soft drink brand, behind Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Since its launch in 1987, more than 100 billion cans of Red Bull have been sold worldwide, including over 12.6 billion in 2024. Originally available only in a single nondescript flavour sold in a tall and slim silver and blue can, called Red Bull Energy Drink, the drink added #Variants, numerous variants over time. Its slogan, "Red Bull Gives You Wings", is considered one of the most popular and memorable advertising slogans in the world. Rather than following a traditional marketing approach, Red Bull has generated awareness and created a "brand myth" through proprietary extreme sport event series such as Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, Red Bull Air Race, Crashed Ice, Red Bull Crashed Ice and standout stunts such as the Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uldis Sesks
Uldis Sesks (born April 18, 1962, in Liepāja), is a former mayor of Liepāja, Latvia and a businessman and former auto racer. Career Sesks is the Chairman of the Liepāja Special Economic Zone Authority, the Liepāja Party, the Liepāja Development Fund and a member of the Rotary Club. He studied at Liepāja School № 6. Sesks graduated from the Latvian Academy of Agriculture in Jelgava with a degree in mechanical engineering. From 1986-1987, he was chief of the transport department of the kolkhoz ''Zelta zvaigzne'' (Golden Star). From 1987-1992, he was the vice-president of the board of the kolkhoz ''Zieds'' (Flower) in Vecpils. He improved his knowledge of entrepreneurship in Germany within a cooperation project with the North Rhine-Westphalia North Rhine-Westphalia or North-Rhine/Westphalia, commonly shortened to NRW, is a States of Germany, state () in Old states of Germany, Western Germany. With more than 18 million inhabitants, it is the List of German stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
