Just five weeks after the end of the F4 CEZ and TCR Eastern Europe seasons, some drivers are heading to the FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia. This unique motorsport “Olympics” offers a prestigious competition, where nations compete across various disciplines.
Representing F4 CEZ in Spain will be this year’s champion Oscar Wurz and Max Karhan, who finished third overall. These two Jenzer Motorsport teammates will once again face off in the F4 single-seater, taking to the grid at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit. Wurz will race for Austria, while Karhan represents the Czech Republic.
Drivers from TCR Eastern Europe will also compete under their national flags. This year’s runner-up, Adam Kout, will take part in the TCR race, alongside René Kircher, representing Germany. But the list of drivers doesn’t end there. Davit Kajaia will head to Valencia to represent Georgia in the Single Make GT category, driving a Ferrari. Martin Kadlečík, who has previously raced in TCR events with an Audi RS3, will also return to the FIA Motorsport Games. After a successful showing in France, Kadlečík will once again compete in the esports category, racing in a simulator.
The FIA Motorsport Games will take place from October 23rd to 27th in Valencia. The event is organised by SRO’s Stéphane Ratel, known for establishing successful series like FIA GT and as the creator of the GT3 category. One of his latest ventures is this motorsport Olympics, which has enjoyed the support of the FIA since its inception.
The inaugural FIA Motorsport Games took place in 2019 in Rome, with the racing held at the nearby Vallelunga Circuit. After a pandemic hiatus, the next edition was held in 2022 in Marseille and at the Paul Ricard Circuit. Now, the event returns to its biennial schedule, with the 2024 edition set for Valencia’s Ricardo Tormo Circuit.
The number of competition disciplines continues to grow, and this year there are 28 categories, ranging from GT and TCR circuit racing to rally, off-road, karting, auto slalom, and virtual racing. Every competitor has the chance to win gold, silver, or bronze medals, with the nation that claims the most gold medals across all categories being crowned the overall winner of the FIA Motorsport Games.
This time, 28 categories are on the schedule, with more than 80 national sporting authorities expected to participate. The event has attracted top GT and touring car drivers from around the world.
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