Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Fujitsu AI supports Toyota GAZOO Racing's real-time driving analysis during World Endurance Championship

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Fujitsu started sponsorship of TGR, a participant in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)(2), in 2022, supporting the development of TGR's video data analysis system that leverages Fujitsu's AI technology.

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  • Fujitsu started sponsorship of TGR, a participant in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)(2), in 2022, supporting the development of TGR's video data analysis system that leverages Fujitsu's AI technology.
  • The newly developed system will allow TGR to adapt to continuously evolving racing conditions based on video data from vehicle-mounted cameras.
  • Fujitsu will further utilize the technology and knowledge gained through this initiative to realize a safe and secure transportation society and smart cities.
  • The new video data analysis program enables TGR to analyze video data of the in-vehicle camera in real time using AI and output data on the situation surrounding the vehicle.

Spectacular Spa one-two for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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Toyota City, Japan, May 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing won an exciting one-two victory in the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps after a spectacular third round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in Belgium.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, May 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing won an exciting one-two victory in the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps after a spectacular third round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in Belgium.
  • Its seventh consecutive Spa victory means TOYOTA GAZOO Racing takes a 33-point World Championship lead over Ferrari into the centenary edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours on 10-11 June, the mid-point in the seven-race season.
  • It was absolutely amazing to drive the GR010 HYBRID here at Spa, especially in front of a such a crowd.
  • It was absolutely amazing to drive the GR010 HYBRID here at Spa, especially in front of a such a crowd.

Stars Come Out for the 6 Hours of Spa Round of the Le Mans Virtual Series by Motorsport Games

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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MIAMI, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) (“Motorsport Games”) announces today that Round 3 of the Le Mans Virtual Series descends on the track for the 6 Hours of Spa. The legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium has long been at the top of the “favourites” list for drivers throughout the world. This round - the third of the 2022-23 Le Mans Virtual Series - has enticed some big names to the entry list, which is revealed HERE. The Le Mans Virtual Series is a joint venture between the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (“ACO”) and Motorsport Games.

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  • This round - the third of the 2022-23 Le Mans Virtual Series - has enticed some big names to the entry list, which is revealed HERE .
  • The Le Mans Virtual Series is a joint venture between the Automobile Club de lOuest (ACO) and Motorsport Games.
  • Motorsport Games, a Motorsport Network company, is a leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world.
  • These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning the timing, participants and expected benefits of the 2022-23 Le Mans Virtual Series.

Step One Automotive Group Ambassador Lands Podium Finish in Sports Car Debut at Spa

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Step One Automotive Group ambassador and athlete, Juan Manual "JM" Correa took home a podium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in his European Le Mans Series debut.

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  • FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Step One Automotive Group ambassador and athlete, Juan Manual "JM" Correa took home a podium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in his European Le Mans Series debut.
  • The Prema Racing driver finished third in the four-hour race in his car shared with Ferdinand Habsburg and Louis Deltraz.
  • Juan Manual "JM" Correa will compete with the team again on October 16th at the 4 Hours of Portimao.For more information about Step One Automotive Group, visit https://www.steponeautomotive.com .
  • Step One Automotive Group also owns two standalone pre-owned operations, three wholesale parts operations, and one rental car operation.

F.C.C. TSR Honda France Fights Back to Win Second FIM Endurance World Championship Title

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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TSR Honda France, running second in the 2022 FIM* Endurance World Championship (EWC), made a comeback to win this year's championship in the final round, the Bol d'Or 2022, held at Circuit Paul Ricard on September 17 - 18.

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  • TSR Honda France, running second in the 2022 FIM* Endurance World Championship (EWC), made a comeback to win this year's championship in the final round, the Bol d'Or 2022, held at Circuit Paul Ricard on September 17 - 18.
  • The team has won the title for the second time, its first in the 2017-2018 season.
  • TSR Honda France kicked off its 2022 campaign with riders Josh Hook (29 years old, Australia), Geno Rea (33 years old, UK) and Mike Di Meglio (24 years old, France) on a Honda CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP.
  • TSR Honda France headed into the final round, the Bol d'Or 2022, second overall, 23 points behind the series leader.

Spa victory for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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TOKYO, May 9, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing earned its first win of the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season after a dramatic, weather-affected 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.

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  • TOKYO, May 9, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing earned its first win of the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season after a dramatic, weather-affected 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.
  • The team celebrated its sixth consecutive victory at Spa-Francorchamps with the #7 bouncing back from an accident at Sebring to make it seven wins out of eight races since the GR010 HYBRID was introduced at Spa in 2021.
  • Unfortunately, only one GR010 HYBRID reached the chequered flag at Spa.
  • But as a team it was a good performance and it's great to get the first victory of the season.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Aims to Bounce Back in Belgium

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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TOKYO, Apr 28, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims to get back to winning ways when it makes the short journey to Belgium next week for the second round of the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.

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  • TOKYO, Apr 28, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims to get back to winning ways when it makes the short journey to Belgium next week for the second round of the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.
  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing therefore travels 120km from the team's Cologne headquarters to the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit determined to deliver an improved result in the final race before the highlight of the WEC season, the Le Mans 24 Hours.
  • As well as being one of the home races for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing in WEC, Spa is also a happy hunting ground for the team.
  • Since its first WEC race there in 2013, the team has won six times and is aiming for a sixth consecutive victory in Belgium this weekend.

Sebring Podium for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Sunday, March 20, 2022
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TOKYO, Mar 21, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing started the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with a podium finish from an eventful and ultimately frustrating 1000 Miles of Sebring, which finished early due to a thunderstorm.

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  • TOKYO, Mar 21, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing started the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with a podium finish from an eventful and ultimately frustrating 1000 Miles of Sebring, which finished early due to a thunderstorm.
  • Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa started the campaign with a podium for second place following a valiant battle in their #8 GR010 HYBRID in a race won by Alpine.
  • That put the #7 GR010 HYBRID out of the race, the first time that car has failed to finish since Le Mans 2017.
  • Within four laps Sebastien moved up to third with Kamui just behind in fourth, joining an all-Hypercar battle for the podium positions.

Rovanpera on the podium at Spa for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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Toyota City, Japan, Aug 16, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Kalle Rovanpera claimed a podium finish for the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team at Ypres Rally Belgium following a final-day battle with his team-mates Elfyn Evans and Sebastien Ogier as the event came to a close at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Aug 16, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Kalle Rovanpera claimed a podium finish for the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team at Ypres Rally Belgium following a final-day battle with his team-mates Elfyn Evans and Sebastien Ogier as the event came to a close at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
  • They ended Saturday covered by just 4.3 seconds in an in-house fight for third overall, with Evans leading Rovanpera and Ogier as they headed to Spa for the final four stages.
  • Rovanpera stole a march on the competition in the day's first stage, where he posted the fastest time to move ahead of Evans and into third.
  • Rovanpera went on to seal third place by 6.5s over Evans and claim an impressive result for himself and co-driver Jonne Halttunen as the leading Ypres debutants.

More new and demanding roads ahead for the Toyota Yaris WRC

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Friday, August 6, 2021
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Toyota City, Japan, Aug 6, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team will target another successful showing on unfamiliar roads when the Toyota Yaris WRC makes its first appearance at a classic event on the European rally calendar: Ypres Rally Belgium (August 13-15).

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Aug 6, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team will target another successful showing on unfamiliar roads when the Toyota Yaris WRC makes its first appearance at a classic event on the European rally calendar: Ypres Rally Belgium (August 13-15).
  • While none of the four Toyota drivers have competed before in Ypres - which is hosting Belgium's first ever WRC round - the event has a rich history dating back to 1965.
  • In that time, it has developed a reputation for its demanding stages on fast and narrow farmland roads around the West Flanders region.
  • These are often lined by large drainage ditches and include numerous junctions, while dirt is frequently dragged onto the road.