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Tambay and CUPRA EKS Take First-Ever FIA ETCR Titles
25.09.2022: Adrien Tambay enjoyed a perfect weekend to confirm his status as the first-ever FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup title winner in Sachsenring for Race DE as his CUPRA EKS squad confirmed their status as the top team in 2022, with their drivers taking the to
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Adrien Tambay enjoyed a perfect weekend to confirm his status as the first-ever FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup title winner in Sachsenring for Race DE as his CUPRA EKS squad confirmed their status as the top team in 2022, with their drivers taking the top three spots in the Drivers' standings.
Tambay had an unbeatable points tally heading into the final DHL Super Final of the day, and delivered with aplomb to take the final chequered flag of FIA ETCR in 2022 and be crowned King of the Season and was only denied the King of the Weekend crown by team-mate Tom Blomqvist setting a faster lap time in qualifying - the tie-break decider with the pair scoring the same points tally across an exciting weekend of racing at the superlative Saxony circuit.
The German venue, nestling in the epicentre of European electric car production, proved to be an epic backdrop for the season finale, with its rollercoaster nature lending itself to some boisterous battles with every driver having a smile on their face once they sampled its charms as FIA ETCR gained numerous new fans from the watching crowds.
Blomqvist's perfect King of the Weekend score meant he moved into third in the overall King of the Season standings, with hitherto third-placed Hyundai Motorsport N's Mikel Azcona having a weekend to forget after being disqualifed from qualifying for a technical infringement, then losing his Quarter Final win through a penalty, then not being able to fight in his DHL Super Final due to a technical issue with his Power Up deployment.
Winner of the previous iteration PURE ETCR title, Mattias Ekström finished second in the standings yet with a beaming smile as it was his squad on deployment duties for the first time this year for CUPRA EKS.
Today's results confirmed a superlative season for CUPRA EKS, with Tambay heading team-mates Mattias Ekström and Tom Blomqvist in the top three of the season standings, and CUPRA EKS finishing top of the Manufacturer standings by 1076 points, with Hyundai Motorsport taking second place by just 14 points from Romeo Ferraris, 746 vs 732.
Xavier Gavory, Series Director, FIA ETCR
"Discovery Sport Events as a promoter is extremely proud about this first season of the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup. FIA ETCR has delivered its message that electric cars can deliver pure racing and a spectacular show for fans as well as growing a new audience for our sport to pave the way for greater uptake of electromobility solutions. Sachsenring was the perfect background for this spectacular last round.
We would like to thank CUPRA EKS, Hyundai Motorsport N and Romeo Ferraris as well as the FIA, WSC and all our stakeholders for their commitment and allowing the series to grow and move up a level. We are looking forward to coming back stronger in 2023."
Read more about the season finale of the first-ever FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup as it happened
Tambay crowned first-ever FIA ETCR King of the Season
CUPRA EKS driver Adrien Tambay enjoyed a perfect Pool FURIOUS DHL Super Final to confirm his status as the first-ever FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup King of the Season in Sachsenring for Race DE.
Blomqvist takes first FIA ETCR DHL Super Final win for King of the Weekend Crown
Tom Blomqvist’s super Sachsenring weekend came to fruition with the win in the Pool FAST DHL Super Final meaning he is unbeatable in the Race DE King of the Weekend standings. The CUPRA EKS driver secured maximum points through his heats and although this points tally can still be matched by his team-mate Adrien Tambay, a faster qualifying time for Blomqvist means he would win the tie-breaker.
Super Sachsenring Semis for FURIOUS Tambay and Azcona in FIA ETCR finale
Pool FURIOUS drivers Adrian Tambay and Mikel Azcona had glorious starts to their Sundays in Sachsenring for the final day of the 2022 FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup with a win apiece in their respective Pool FURIOUS Semi Finals as the temperatures increased at the superb Saxony circuit.
Blomqvist and Martin take FIA ETCR Pool FAST Semi Final wins at Sachsenring
Pool FAST CUPRA EKS driver Tom Blomqvist and Romeo Ferraris man Maxime Martin took the spoils in the Pool FAST Semi Finals in Sachsenring at the final round of the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup played out on a crisp morning in Saxony.
Andy Stobart, photos FIA ETCR
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Tambay heads two-way FIA ETCR title battle with Ekström as rivals fall by the wayside
24.09.2022
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| The season-finale of the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup, Race DE at a gloriously crisp and sunny Sachsenring in front of a healthy spread of eager spectators, started off in epic fashion on Saturday with thrills and spills at the rollercoaster circuit with as ma more >> |
FIA ETCR season-finale set for epic battles in Sachsenring
22.09.2022
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| The FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup will be settled this weekend in Sachsenring as the season comes to its conclusion in Saxony, Germany, with four drivers in contention for the Drivers’ title in Race DE.After an exciting first season as an FI more >> |
FIA ETCR preview EKS CUPRA drivers in title fight at the Sachsenring
21.09.2022
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| EKS CUPRA Racing teammates Adrien Tambay and Mattias Ekström will be fighting this weekend at the Sachsenring to become the first champion of the FIA ETCR - eTouring Car World Cup.
On his maiden season in an ETCR car, Ta more >> |
Last season’s round at the Sachsenring for Romeo Ferraris in the FIA ETCR Championship
21.09.2022
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| Romeo Ferraris is preparing to complete the 2022 edition of the FIA ETCR, the championship for electric touring cars that this year was held for the first time under the aegis of the Automobile International Federation (FIA). The scene of the final cha more >> |
CUPRA EKS aims for the 2022 FIA ETCR Drivers’ title at the season finale in Germany
20.09.2022
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| Adrien Tambay and Mattias Ekström arrive in first and second position to the final race that will take place in Sachsenring, Germany on 23-25 September CUPRA EKS maintained a high level of competitiveness through the entire s more >> |
Experience the adrenaline with the CUPRA EKS Team
16.09.2022
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| FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup
The CUPRA EKS Team drivers share their feelings about life behind the wheel of the most powerful car in the FIA ETCR “Adrenaline is in the DNA o more >> |
Intense weekend for Romeo Ferraris FIA ETCR home race at Vallelunga
27.07.2022
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| Romeo Ferraris completed an intense weekend at the Vallelunga circuit, on the occasion of the home round of the FIA ETCR, the fifth of the 2022 season. However, the manufacturer based in Opera, Milan had to finish earlier than foreseen a weekend that could have led to the second consecutive victory after the one in Zolder. more >> |
CUPRA EKS scores more valuable FIA ETCR points in very hot conditions in Vallelunga
26.07.2022
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| CUPRA EKS extends its lead in the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup as temperatures soar in Italy All four CUPRA EKS drivers finish on the two DHL SuperFinal podiums at the Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi – with Mattias Ekström and Tom Blomqvist coming home 1-2 in Pool Furious and Adrien Tambay and Jordi Gen more >> |
Martin and Azcona lead the FIA ETCR charge in Vallelunga
23.07.2022
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| The fifth round of the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup got underway with Race IT, at Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi today seeing super hot temperatures, team tactics and great battles at the historic venue located in the glorious Regione Lazio. more >> |
FIA ETCR and FIA WTCR preview - The two World Cups share the bill at Vallelunga
21.07.2022
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| For the third time this year, the FIA ETCR and FIA WTCR share the bill in the event, as Vallelunga's Autodromo Piero Taruffi hosts the fifth race meeting of both World Cups.The electric touring cars have already raced on the Ita more >> |
Xavier Gavory debrief FIA ETCR Zolder
16.07.2022
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| After the bish, bash and bravado of Race BE in Zolder for the fourth round of the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup, Series Director Xavier Gavory gives an overview on the state of play in FIA ETCRWhat are your th more >> |
FIA ETCR - Neuville and Michelisz deliver a great show at Zolder
14.07.2022
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| Hyundai Motorsport’s stars Thierry Neuville and Norbert Michelisz swapped cars during an exciting demonstration in the frame of the FIA ETCR event at Zolder.Michelisz was first to take to the track, drivi more >> |
FIA ETCR @ Zolder - Martin wins on home circuit and Tambay is the new leader
14.07.2022
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| Maxime Martin won the FIA ETCR round of his home country, at Zolder, scoring the maximum 100 points on offer. The Romeo Ferrari’s driver disrupted the winning streak of EKS CUPRA racers who had won the three previous events, moving into third in the standings. more >> |
Romeo Ferraris wins in the FIA ETCR in Zolder with home driver Maxime Martin
12.07.2022
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| Romeo Ferraris celebrates its first victory of 2022 in the FIA ETCR, the fully electric touring car championship: on his home track in Zolder, Maxime Martin won the honors of "King of the Weekend" at the wheel of the Giulia ETCR, obtaining the greatest number of points among all the drivers at the start of this round and also winning the DHL Super Final of the "Furious" pool. more >> |
CUPRA EKS extends FIA ETCR lead as Zolder SuperFinal win sees Adrien Tambay at top of the drivers’ standings
12.07.2022
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| CUPRA EKS wins the manufacturers’ trophy in Zolder and extends its FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup lead to 202 points CUPRA EKS drivers Adrien Tambay and Tom Blomqvist score a CUPRA 1-2 in the Pool Fast DHL SuperFinal Tambay takes the lead in the drivers’ standings, 21 points ahe more >> |
Maxime Martin delivering maximum on home ground for Race BE in Zolder
10.07.2022
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Home talent Maxime Martin, driving for Romeo Ferraris, is leading the way in the fourth round of the 2022 FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup for Race BE at Circuit Zolder. The Belgian has scored pole and a Quarter Final 1 win in Pool FURIOUS so far this we more >> |
FIA ETCR continues #TransitionInMotion in Belgium, reflects on Budapest actions
10.07.2022
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| • At Race HU FIA ETCR supported We Move Budapest, the local Red Cross and homeless charity, Forras• FIA ETCR #TransitionInMotion CSR programme continues in Race BE with Racing Pride support• FIA ETCR distributes all surplus food from events to local charities more >> |
Zolder charged-up and ready for FIA ETCR Race BE- livestream
08.07.2022
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| The FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup is all set for its fourth round, Race BE, as the headliner in this weekend's Circuit Zolder Electrified.The 4km Zolder track, which is also known as the Circuit Terlamen, was opened 59 years ago and since 1963 has hel more >> |
FIA ETCR - Neuville and Michelisz swap cars at Zolder
06.07.2022
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| Thierry Neuville and Norbert Michelisz will swap cars for a special event at Zolder during the FIA ETCR event.
The demonstration on Saturday afternoon will bring together the Hyundai Veloster N ETCR and Hyundai i20 N Rally1 for the more >> |
FIA ETCR preview - Maxime Martin is eager to win in his home event.
06.07.2022
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| The FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup resumes for Round 4 at Circuit Zolder in Belgium where the Hyundai Motorsport and Romeo Ferraris teams will try to put a stop to the CUPRA EKS domination in the series. In f more >> |
Race BE to be all-live across online platforms and Eurosport Player
04.07.2022
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| The fourth round of the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup, Race BE, will be shown live for all sessions across online platforms and the Eurosport Player.As the battle to be top of the standings heats up, the Belgian circuit of Zolder will host Race BE as par more >> |
FIA ETCR Highlights Racing Pride Support in Zolder
28.06.2022
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| On the occasion of International LGBTQ+ Pride Day 2022, the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup will showcase its support of the Racing Pride movement at next month’s fourth round of the series, Race BE, as part of Circuit Zolder Electrified on July 8-10.Initi more >> |
Hyundai Motorsport stars to swap cars at FIA ETCR Race
21.06.2022
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| Hyundai Motorsport drivers Thierry Neuville and Norbert Michelisz will swap cars for a special event at Circuit Zolder during next month’s Race BE FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup weekend on July 8-10.The demonstration o more >> |
FIA ETCR driver quotes after Jarama race
20.06.2022
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| CUPRA EKSMattias Ekström #1We had a great weekend as a team to finish 1,2,3, with Jordi’s first podium, my second King of the Weekend of the year so I cannot say enough how happy we are, also for the fans and the friends and the CUPRA personnel who visited us. It&rsquo more >> |
CUPRA Reigns at Home FIA ETCR Race in Jarama
20.06.2022
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CUPRA EKS driver Mattias Ekström was crowned King of the Weekend in a thrilling third round of the 2022 FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup for Race SP at Circuito Madrid Jarama-RACE at an event of extreme heat, bracing winds and electrifying action. more >> |
FIA ETCR goes all-electric in Madrid
18.06.2022
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| The FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup will race as the headline act starting today at Circuito de Madrid Jarama-RACE on the all-electric Jarama Next Generation Festival.The third round of the FIA ETCR season – Race SP – wil more >> |
Kevin Ceccon second best Hyundai Motorsport driver in FIA ETCR Round 2 at Budapest
14.06.2022
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| Kevin Ceccon's second weekend in the FIA ETCR, held at the Budapest track, ends with 39 points collected. An important result that sees the Bergamo-based driver being the second of the Hyundai Motorsport drivers in the King of The Weekend standings, more >> |
CUPRA extends FIA ETCR lead as Adrien Tambay is crowned King of the Weekend in Hungary
14.06.2022
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CUPRA EKS drivers celebrate a thrilling 1-2 result at the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup race in Hungary SuperFinal victory for Adrien Tambay crowns him King of the Weekend at the Hungaroring &n more >> |
First podium of the year in the FIA ETCR for Romeo Ferraris at Budapest
14.06.2022
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| It was a great journey to Budapest for Romeo Ferraris: in the second round of the 2022 FIA ETCR, the manufacturer based in Opera, near Milan, collected 155 points for the Teams’ rankings, managing to demonstrate its potential after the unfortunate episodes suffered in the season-opener at Pau. more >> |
FIA ETCR Budapest driver quotes of the day
13.06.2022
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| CUPRA EKSMattias Ekström #1Things started off pretty bad with a bad start, so I lost a little bit of position there but Mikel had a worse start than me. After this it was a battle with Giovanni and I managed to more >> |
Adrien Tambay comes out on top in Budapest FIA ETCR
13.06.2022
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CUPRA EKS Adrien Tambay enjoyed a superb second round of the 2022 FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup for Race HU at the Hungaroring moving to the top of the Drivers’ Classification.The heat was on in Budapest today for the FIA ETCR D more >> |
Postponement of FIA ETCR Race TR
17.05.2022
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Discovery Sports Events – promoter of the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup – in consultation with the FIA, TOSFED – the Turkish ASN – and EMSO Sportif - the event promoter – announces the postponement of FIA ETCR Race TR, originally scheduled for 20-22 May 2022 at more >> |
Xavier Gavory Debrief - Pau
12.05.2022
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After an incredible opener to the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup on the streets of Pau Ville, Series Director Xavier Gavory gives his overview on the superb event that was the Pau Motors Festival, including the Infinite Reality Race FR. more >> |
Perfect Start for CUPRA EKS as team locks out podium in opening round of FIA ETCR in Pau
10.05.2022
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| First time since the ETCR series began that a brand has won top three and manufacturers in one weekend
CUPRA EKS drivers Mattias Ekström, Adrien Tambay and Tom Blomqvist secure top three plac more >> |
Kevin Ceccon best Italian driver in the FIA ETCR after debut weekend at Pau
10.05.2022
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| Kevin Ceccon's debut weekend in the FIA ETCR, the all-electric touring car championship that had its opening round of the 2022 season at Pau, ended with 33 points, the best result among the Italian drivers that took part in the race.
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FIA ETCR driver quotes of the Day
09.05.2022
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| FIA ETCR eTouring Car World CupPau Circuit, FranceSunday, May 8th 2022CUPRA EKS Mattias Ekström #1A dream result finishing 1,2,3 on our first weekend with C more >> |
Ekström leads CUPRA coup in Pau FIA ETCR
09.05.2022
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| FIA ETCR eTouring Car World CupPau Circuit, FranceSunday, May 8th 2022FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup heralds new era in racingOver 100,000 flock to Pau on Pau Motors Festival weekendEkström off to sup more >> |
Driver quotes after FIA ETCR eTouring Car day 1 in France, results, live
08.05.2022
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| FIA ETCR eTouring Car World CupCircuit de Pau VilleSaturday, May 7th 2022CUPRA EKS Mattias Ekström #1My day was very good. I felt very comfortable in the c more >> |
Ekström enjoys the ride to end first day on top in Pau
08.05.2022
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| FIA ETCR eTouring Car World CupCircuit de Pau VilleSaturday, May 7th 2022
CUPRA EKS driver Mattias Ekström got his 2022 FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup campaign to a fantastic start at the Infinite more >> |
