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After years of talk, the FIA World Rallycross championship finally adopted an electric formula at the beginning of 2022, but so far it’s not proved to be the new dawn the series expected. In a bid …
The FIA World Rallycross championship recently introduced an electric formula in 2022, but the transition hasn’t met expectations. To increase grid numbers, combustion-engined cars will now compete alongside electric vehicles. This change offers smaller European teams a chance to step up to the World championship. However, top competitor Johan Kristoffersson is reverting to a combustion engine, ditching electric despite his previous success. Kristoffersson Motorsport, led by Johan, has collaborated with HORSE Powertrain to develop a powerful combustion engine for their new Volkswagen Polo. The switch back to combustion engines by Kristoffersson’s team adds unpredictability to the upcoming season of World RX. Despite the growing popularity of electric cars, the team hopes to contribute to the refinement and development of combustion engine technology through this unique racing concept.
