The FIA World Rallycross Championship – the top level of rallycross in which Team Hansen has won two manufacturers’ titles and one drivers’ title with Timmy Hansen – announced a new championship promoter, WRC Promoter, yesterday.
WRC Promoter has taken over responsibility for managing World RX from 2021, replacing outgoing promoter IMG, and is set to oversee the championship’s switch to electric vehicles in 2022.
Team Hansen welcomes WRC Promoter to the championship and is looking forward to working together as rallycross moves into an ambitious new era.
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“We are happy that WRC Promoter has been chosen as the new promoter of the FIA World Rallycross Championship. Having seen the work WRC Promoter has done since taking over the World Rally Championship, we are confident the championship has a good future ahead of it.
“They are planning a long-term commitment to our sport and, from our initial conversations, we are encouraged they will take the series in a positive direction.
“By remaining on track introduce to electric vehicles in 2022, we believe the championship is going in the right direction to become bigger and more successful in the future. Motorsport has always been closely aligned with the car industry, and by adopting an electric formula, World RX will remain relevant for years to come.”
“WRC Promoter has created huge value for rallying the last few years, so having them onboard is the best news for rallycross in a long time.
“I’m young, eager, and hungry to win a world championship, and going for the title now with WRC Promoter in charge should give myself and my rivals the opportunity to become stars worldwide while trying to win it.
“I’m really looking forward to the electric revolution coming in our championship and what the future holds.”
