Web Summary
Q1: What is the name of the company hosting the World Rallycross Championship?
A1: The company hosting the World Rallycross Championship is the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile).
Q2: Where did the 2025 World RX season launch event take place?
A2: The 2025 World RX season launch event took place in Lousada, Portugal.
Q3: What was the significance of the launch event in terms of the championship's history?
A3: The launch event marked not only the official start of the 2025 World RX season but also a celebration of the sport's growing popularity and anticipation for a landmark year in the championship's history.
Q4: Who were some of the notable drivers mentioned in the article?
A4: Some of the notable drivers mentioned in the article include Kevin Hansen, Timmy Hansen, Klara Andersson, Niclas Grönholm, Ole Christian Veiby, Johan Kristofferson, Juha Rytkönen, Patrick O'Donovan, and Anthony Pelfrène.
Q5: What was the format of the qualifying rounds?
A5: The qualifying rounds were held in a classic rallycross style by overall time rather than finishing position. This meant that drivers who finished first in their heat would not necessarily win the overall qualifying round if they had slower times.
Q6: Who led the Q2 results sheet after the second heats?
A6: Ole Christian Veiby consistently quick throughout the day, he finished up after the second heats in second overall and topped the Q2 results sheet.
Q7: What was the ranking of the drivers after the first day of qualifying?
A7: The ranking of the drivers after the first day of qualifying was as follows: Grönholm sits atop the quali table ahead of Timmy Hansen and Ole Christian Veiby, with Kevin Hansen, Klara Andersson, and Johan Kristoffersson rounding out the top six.
Q8: What is the next step for the teams and drivers in the 2025 World RX season?
A8: The teams now turn their focus to the racing action ahead, which begins today with shakedown scheduled for 3 PM, followed closely by the all-important qualifying rounds.