In this sense, a new driver has been confirmed as part of the upcoming campaign: 18-year-old Canadian/Polish Victor Smialek, who is fully ready to take on the challenge in his young and promising career in the 100% electric single-seater category.

This driver started his path within motorsport racing in manual karts, where he has raced there since 2019, training and making his way towards 2021, as there, he won the Canadian Open in Open Shifter.

He then made the jump to cars in 2022, gaining recognition in Lucky Dog Racing and winning the GT2 and F1600 championship, where he placed second and third in GPF1 in Pro-Am in Montreal.

In addition to that, Smialek was part of the Next Gen Racer 2022 organized by ERA Championship, generating interesting sensations during the competition to come to the conclusion of wanting to participate in the championship as a starting driver.

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Smialek in Words

Although his career began at the age of 15, he has a good amount of recognition and prestige on his shoulders. Therefore, he is motivated to give his all in ERA Championship Series Europe 2023 under Canadian license, totally excited to represent that country in the category.

“I am very excited to compete in the ERA Championship Series Europe 2023. The calendar will be full of great tracks and it will be my first contact with electric racing, which will be a very fun new challenge,” Smialek assured.

“I was very pleased with everyone involved during the Next Gen Racer. They were all professional and knowledgeable people. I was looking to progress in the car world, so joining for this year was a must-do opportunity,” he concluded.

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Both steal the hearts of the motorsport environment, but although Belgium is a slight favorite, the Suzuka circuit has managed to provide a great spectacle season after season as soon as the lights go out and the green flag is waved.

Great Formula 1 events have been decided at Suzuka, and it has even been the main witness of not so pleasant events. The layout of the track is spectacular with its unmistakable number eight (8) shape, and is the only circuit to run in both clockwise and counter-clockwise directions.

It can reach speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour, despite having 18 corners that complete a length of 5.8 kilometers. Suzuka demands a moderately high aerodynamic configuration, as well as being a fundamental factor in the wear of the braking units and tires.

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Pure History

The Suzuka circuit has witnessed events that will remain forever in the memory of fans of the world’s top motor racing category. In 1976, the drivers’ championship was dramatically decided between James Hunt and Niki Lauda after the Austrian retired due to bad weather conditions and the Briton crossed the finish line to secure the title.

In the 1989 season, McLaren fans’ hearts were stopped when Alain Prost intentionally crashed his car into teammate Ayrton Senna. The Frenchman abandoned the race while the Brazilian was able to continue racing to win the race, but moments later the race director decided to disqualify Senna for “jumping a corner”, causing Prost to win that year’s title.

Finally, statistically speaking, Michael Schumacher is the one who has won the most times at Suzuka circuit (6), while McLaren and Ferrari are the teams that have won the most times (9), while one of the greatest, Ayrton Senna, won his three championships at that circuit (1988, 1990 and 1991).

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He made his debut in 1984. His Latin American boldness arrived at the tracks of the highest category of world motorsport to make its presence felt, a remarkable presence that was even more evident the following season when he won his first victory in the Portuguese Grand Prix in 1985.

Then came the most beautiful stage of his career, defining an unforgettable era in the Grand Circus. We are talking about the late 80s and early 90s, when the Brazilian’s rivalry crossed paths with Alain Prost to generate an incredible battle for the world titles.

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Ayrton Senna’s Mark

He was champion in 1988, 1990 and 1991. He was a true master in the rain, his talent excelled aboard single-seaters with manual gear changes, and even so, he was able to push the car to the limits, considering the wet track conditions, where only he was able to do it that way.

An example of this was the first lap in the 1993 European Grand Prix at Donington Park. There, much of Ayrton Senna’s magic was seen on a rain-covered circuit, where some struggled not to lose control, while he battled to get to the front.

The Brazilian’s quality was undeniable every time he put on his helmet, although many would have wished he had not put his helmet on that May 1, 1994 at the Imola circuit. The Tamburello corner abruptly and suddenly snatched from the hands of one of the greatest of all time.

That event shocked the world motorsport community, not to mention the fact that the day before his teammate Roland Ratzenberger had died at the same circuit. The signs of destiny were clear, Senna did not want to get into the car after seeing how he lost his teammate.

It is as if his sixth sense warned him, but unfortunately Formula 1 decided to continue, and Senna, as the great professional he was, climbed into his single-seater where he tragically ended his career, leaving the fans of the Grand Circus traumatized and elevating his legacy prematurely and permanently.

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EM (Electric Motion) has been a pioneer of electric motorcycles for more than 10 years, designing, developing, promoting and distributing models around the world. Now, it joins the E-Xplorer adventure in order to continue leaving a sustainable footprint through motorsports.

The brand’s track record brings with it great accolades, such as titles in multiple trial championship categories, to competing against the best riders and the best gasoline-powered motorcycles in the world. “From project to reality: definitely the dawn of something great for off-road motorcycling,” the team assures.

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Technology Excitement

“At E-Xplorer we think about the future, we are technology enthusiasts and we change the rules of the game to leave a legacy without a trace,” with these words, Valentin Guyonnet, CEO of FIM E-Xplorer World Cup, recently expressed what the new category of electrified motorcycles is all about.

The series will make its debut in the world of zero-emission motor racing. Backed by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and personalities such as Alejandro Agag, it will have 10 teams and 20 riders compete in five global events spanning a combination of urban and natural outdoor venues.

Aiming to tap into the growing appetite for the electrification of motorsport, the category will act as a test bed for two-wheeled technology, as well as attracting the next generation of climate-conscious fans.

“Born out of anti-conformity, we will electrify adventure. Teams made up of two women and one man, relay-style racing on short technical tracks in total gender equality between iconic global venues, from downtown to remote terrain, where every shift, every jump and every second counts, making a mark without a trace,” says FIM E-Xplorer World Cup.

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In this sense, it was recently announced the participation of another team in the category: PCR-e Sur-Ron Factory Racing, which will be part of the inaugural campaign under the talents of Sam Winterburn Racing and Chlôe Richardson, who have also been confirmed as official riders.

In addition, the team will be headed by former Enduro and Dakar rider Derrick Edmonson. In this way, PCR-e will represent Great Britain in the innovative electric off-road motorcycle series.

“We are very excited to be part of the inaugural e-Xplorer series. Valentin (Guyonnet), Carina (Munte) and all their enthusiastic team have put together a great package in some awesome locations. The message of inclusion and sustainability, while having a lot of fun is something that is hard to ignore,” says Edmonson.

On the other hand, Carina Munte, Lead Coordinator and Co-Founder of the championship, was also pleased with the addition of the team to the electric motorcycle series. “I am delighted to welcome PCR-e Sur-Ron Factory Racing to FIM E-Xplorer. The team’s history of pushing the boundaries of electric motorcycle technology, along with their shared values of innovation, sustainability and gender parity aligns perfectly with our mission to create a sustainable future through sport,” she commented.

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In Detail

PCR-e Sur-Ron Factory Racing is a professional racing team that competes predominantly in the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup. The team’s modified Sur-Ron Ultra and Storm Bee motorcycles feature K Tech suspension, as well as a number of parts designed in-house by PCR-e and PCR Performance.

The team is led by 7-time British Enduro Champion Derrick Edmonson, competing in various national championships across the UK, including the ACU British Enduro Sprint Championship.

In addition, experienced motorcycle racer Paul Curran is listed as team manager of current British Superbike Championship winners OMG Racing and owner of renowned motorcycle tuner PCR Performance, being one of the UK’s largest electric off-road motorcycle retailers.

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Last year marked the beginning of a new history for the series, as it was renamed from Pure ETCR to FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup. This category was born from its predecessor, obtaining the status of World Cup endorsed by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), placing on the tracks more powerful cars that reached 500 KW of power.

Thus, this chapter of the competition kicked off in Pau Ville for the Infinite Reality Race FR, where all drivers raced with the same Goodyear tires, while the electric power refueling process for all cars was provided by Hyundai Motor Company and its HTWO dual fuel cell hydrogen generators.

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New Format

Mattias Ekstrom, Jordi Gené, Adrien Tambay and Tom Blomqvist (Cupra EKS), Nicky Catsburg, Kevin Ceccon, Norbert Michelizs, Jean-Karl Vernay (Hyundai Motorsport), Giovanni Venturini, Maxime Martin, Bruno Spengler and Luca Fillipi made up the official grid for the 2022 season.

Two qualifying sessions were held on Saturday, starting at ten-second intervals in a sequence determined by random draw for Q1 and then the order of finish from Q1 to Q2. On the other hand, the drivers were divided into two groups: Pool FAST and Pool FURIOUS with a three-way battle for semifinals and quarterfinals.

The best times earned the right to the starting order on the grid for the quarterfinals, passing through the semifinals before leaving it all to the DHL Super Finals, with six cars on track. There, all drivers advanced to each subsequent Final and raced according to the finishing order of the previous battle.

Finally, the driver who earned the most points in the quarterfinals, semifinals and DHL Super Finals was crowned King of the weekend. For the 2022 season, the overall champion was Adrien Tambay of Cupra EKS.

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YCOM has been the manufacturer responsible for developing the vehicle that looks like an ordinary scooter on the outside, but the truth is that behind its pleasant appearance visually hide a set of features that demonstrate the power it can provide on the most demanding circuits of the calendar.

Beyond being pleasing to the naked eye, its bodywork adhered to aerodynamic criteria to maximize speed and grip on the asphalt, using resistant materials, but at the same time lightweight. Linen played a key role, emitting up to 80% lower emissions than carbon fiber commonly used in racing vehicles, meeting the required technical standards, as well as adhering to the eSkootr Championship’s sustainable policy.

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S1-X: Features

Unlike a conventional scooter, the S1-X brings with it dual hub motors along with a 1.33 kWh battery, generating up to 12,000W. A vehicle of this type for urban tours can count on 250W of power, evidencing the big difference when it comes to racing competition.

Also, it has a power delivery system that is divided into 5 different modes for each wheel, where the power can be temporarily increased by up to 20%. The chassis of the scooter is made of carbon fiber, being light, strong and safe for lithium-ion batteries.

The brakes are independent, i.e. one for each wheel on the handlebars, easing the strain of the demanding braking seen on the tracks of the first season. Top speed exceeded 100 kilometers per hour, providing great side-by-side battles, such as those starring Sara Cabrini, the first woman to win an eSkootr race.

Tires are also essential for grip on the track, adapted for competition to withstand lean angles of up to 50°. A conventional scooter achieves, on average, 25 kilometers per hour as top speed, leaving the differences very marked when placed next to the S1-X.

What the S1-X demonstrated in the first season showed the power that the YCOM machine provides on the asphalt, generating greater expectations about what it can do in the second season, which has yet to reveal the guidelines to be followed, such as calendar and participating pilots.

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The category was founded in 2019 by Hrag Sarkissian and Khalil Beschir with the intention of promoting sustainability, but beyond that, it sought to showcase a new way of looking at scooters and micromobility, using sport as a platform for momentum and visibility.

The championship concept has the footprint of Alex Würz, former Formula 1 driver, co-founder and safety ambassador of eSC, while Lucas di Grassi also serves as co-founder, as well as sustainability ambassador for the series.

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Entertaining Format

Ten teams made up the 2022 season of the category, with each team having three drivers at its disposal split between men and women for each event. The race format was based on a knockout series with the top 4 advancing to the quarterfinals. After that, the top three secured a ticket to the semifinals.

Subsequently, the top three in the semifinals competed for glory in the finals, with a total of 11 drivers in the decisive stage of each weekend. There, they worked under the format of a drivers’ championship and a teams’ championship.

The first race was held in London, the city selected to host the debut of the eSkootr Championship, reflecting a 600-meter course, which went in and out of Printworks London, seeing how the S1-X transited at more than 100 kilometers per hour.

Indeed, S1-X was the official name of the electric racing scooter, developed by YCOM, capable of reaching the aforementioned speed, equipped with a 1.33 kWh battery, flax fiber bodywork, weighing 40 kilograms in total and tilting capacity of up to 55°.

Matis Neyroud made history as the first winner of an eSkootr Championship race, Sara Cabrini also shone as the first woman to win a race in the series, while, finally, Aymard Vernay remained forever in the history books as the first champion.

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Last season saw Nicole Göldi and Jérôme Gilloux crowned champions in their respective categories, after a demanding calendar that was more disputed in the women’s category, but still gave hundreds of emotions as the races went by.

In that sense, the great 2022 season only leaves room for a better battle in 2023. In view of this, know how would be the possible calendar of WES World e-Bike Series facing a new campaign of the 100% electric bike racing category.

Undoubtedly, what will be virtually certain is that the 2023 season will start in Monaco, the home of WES. It has always been like that, therefore, there is no indication that they will change the tradition of starting there. Thus, a new battle for glory could begin in April or May.

Then, other nations present in the WES schedule would be back, such as Italy (Bologna-Montana), Spain (Costa Brava-Girona), France (Charade/Clermont-Ferrand) and Belgium, the latter also appears as a safe scenario after the agreement between the category and the mythical Formula 1 circuit, Spa Francorchamps.

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About WES

WES World E-Bike Series was born in 2019 in Monaco, to organize and promote the first international competition of exclusively electric bicycles. By 2020, the category took the step to the next level by receiving the title of the first and sole UCI E-Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Cup.

WES aims to go beyond the sport, to offer the cycling industry an exciting new sustainable-mobility format. WES promotes E-MTB as a fun and challenging choice for athletes and amateurs, and mountain bike tourism as a driver for hosting venues’ visibility.

Written by | Ronald Ortega

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In that sense, Ace Championship will join a bunch of electric competitions, after Nina Abt Dreier, Marketing Specialist who has worked for Extreme E, Formula E and Red Bull, revealed the news through her official LinkedIn profile.

At the moment not many details are known about it, however, the images revealed through its official channels show a car similar to the second generation of Formula E. “After more than three incredible years with Extreme E, I’ve been working on an exciting new project that we can finally reveal,” says Abt Dreier.

“This new four-wheel electric racing series that focuses on talent development and innovation seeks to develop motorsport in underrepresented markets and deliver competitive and exciting racing,” continues Nina Abt Dreider.

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New Electric Racing to Arrive in 2024

Dilbagh Gill is listed as CEO and Founder of Ace Championship, who is well-known in the Formula E world after serving as former CEO of Mahindra Racing, will be at the helm of a category that will seek to develop talent at all levels, ensuring that this championship is a “feeder” platform for drivers and engineering talent to move on to other racing series.

In this way, the series also aims to become a leading talent development unit by offering an affordable entry to racing for young drivers, providing an unprecedented opportunity to grow and hone their skills.

It will feature two levels of competition: the entry level Challenger Series and the top-tier Championship, where both categories will feature the same car, meaning each team will have up to four drivers in two categories with two cars.

“The world is changing very fast. One car that will perform at two different power levels. There are people out there coming here who want to become engineers, so we feel Ace Championship could be a perfect clearance for them. This championship will break down barriers and allow people to get into motorsports. It’s about innovation and opportunity,” says Dilbagh Gill.

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