Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

5-Hour ENERGY® To Be Primary Sponsor of Fittipaldi's No. 30 Entry for the Indianapolis 500 and Detroit Grand Prix

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

30 entry for Pietro Fittipaldi for the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, will be the primary sponsor of the entry for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26 and the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on June 2.

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  • 30 entry for Pietro Fittipaldi for the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, will be the primary sponsor of the entry for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26 and the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on June 2.
  • This will be the brand's debut as a primary sponsor in open-wheel racing.
  • Therefore, we've become the primary sponsor for the longest and biggest race of the year – the Indy 500 – and of our hometown race in Detroit.
  • "I'm very excited to have 5-hour ENERGY as my primary sponsor for the legendary Indy 500 and for their home race, the Detroit Grand Prix," said Pietro Fittipaldi.

5-Hour ENERGY® Returns to Racing with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing's No. 30 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Entry with Driver Pietro Fittipaldi

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

30 entry for Pietro Fittipaldi for the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

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  • 30 entry for Pietro Fittipaldi for the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
  • "It's exciting to bring 5-hour ENERGY to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES," added Bobby Rahal, co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.
  • 30 entry for his first full season of NTT INDYCAR SERIES competition in 2024.
  • "I'm very proud to be racing with, and representing, the 5-hour ENERGY brand in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES," added driver Pietro Fittipaldi.

INVICTA WATCH GROUP ENTERS THE F2 CHAMPIONSHIP AS INVICTA RACING

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

MIAMI, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Invicta Watch Group has announced that it has taken an ownership stake in UK-based FIA Formula 2 Team Invicta Virtuosi Racing.

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  • MIAMI, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Invicta Watch Group has announced that it has taken an ownership stake in UK-based FIA Formula 2 Team Invicta Virtuosi Racing.
  • As part of the agreement, the team will adopt the brand identity of Invicta Watch Group, including Invicta's iconic yellow and black branding and be renamed Invicta Racing from the start of the 2024 season.
  • Invicta plans on releasing a collection of Invicta Racing watches and other lifestyle products which will encompass all elements of Invicta's growing participation in motorsport.
  • Eyal Lalo, CEO of Invicta Watch Group said, "We are thrilled to expand our presence in Formula 2 and in one of the best performing teams on the grid.

Porsche Esports Challenge 2023 crowned at Rennsport Reunion 7

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

Monterey, California, Oct. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Some of the most nail biting races at Rennsport Reunion 7 didn’t just happen on the track at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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  • Monterey, California, Oct. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Some of the most nail biting races at Rennsport Reunion 7 didn’t just happen on the track at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
  • On Saturday, September 30th, Randall Hayward, 22 of Forrest Park, Illinois, was crowned champion at the 2023 Porsche Esports Challenge USA.
  • It was very close and I knew it would be tough.”
    "We are incredibly proud to crown Randall Hayward the champion of the 2023 Porsche Esports Challenge USA for the second year in a row," said Ayesha Coker, Vice President of Marketing at Porsche Cars North America.
  • The top three winners also each received a TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Porsche Edition Watch.

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

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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.