CE Dealer Team hold on to championship lead in rain-soaked Höljes
Photo: CE Dealer Team's Niclas Grönholm takes his spot on the podium in Höljes
CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment (CE Dealer Team) strengthened its grip on the 2025 FIA World Rallycross (World RX) Championship this weekend, battling through heavy rain and unpredictable track conditions to secure a valuable podium at its home race in Höljes.
Niclas Grönholm finished second in Sunday’s Final after a composed and calculated drive through a weekend dominated by wet weather and standing water. The result means he now leads the Drivers’ Championship with 50 points, six ahead of second-placed Johan Kristoffersson.
Teammate Klara Andersson showed strong pace over the weekend, starting with a solid third place in Heat 1. She put in a fiercely competitive semi-final battle but narrowly missed the final.
Most notably, the team’s combined performance was enough to retain the lead in the Teams’ Championship - now sitting at 74 points after two rounds. The consistent pace and strong results from both drivers continue to underline CE Dealer Team’s intent in the 2025 title fight.
Photo: CE Dealer Team's Klara Andersson flying high n Höljes
“We knew this would be a tough event as the rain gathered in intensity over the weekend,” said Team Manager Jussi Pinomäki.
“Niclas delivered when it mattered and managed the conditions superbly. Klara was fast throughout – even if the final result didn’t reflect it. We leave Höljes still leading both championships, and with even more knowledge heading into Nyirád.”
“These were some of the most difficult conditions I’ve raced in,” said Grönholm.
“There was standing water in places and very little grip. I didn’t get the perfect start in the final but managed to hold on to second and keep the championship lead, which is what matters most.”
“The semi-final didn’t go our way – that’s part of racing. But weekends like this sharpen your skills, and I’m more motivated than ever to come back stronger,” added Andersson. “I’m proud of the team’s overall result and fully focused on delivering in Hungary.”
Photo: CE Dealer Team's Niclas Grönholm battles the rain in Höljes
The Höljes round was the second event of the 2025 season and brought rallycross back to its most iconic venue in classic Scandinavian summer conditions: dramatic skies, deep puddles, and packed grandstands.
As official track building partner to World RX, Volvo Construction Equipment once again supported the event with safe and sustainable track management and recovery – proving performance and resilience, no matter the weather.
CE Dealer Team now turns its focus to Round 3 in Hungary (Nyirád, 19-20 July), where the aim is clear: build on the championship lead and keep both cars in the fight at the front.
Photo: FIA World RX Official Track Builder, Volvo Construction Equipment, gets to work
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About CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment
Founded in 2022 by PWR Group in collaboration with Volvo Construction Equipment and its partners, CE Dealer Team is a pioneering force in rallycross.
Operated and powered by PWR RX, the team is dedicated to accelerating the shift toward sustainability and diversity while showcasing the potential of an electric future.
Supported by independent Volvo Construction Equipment dealers and leading industrial partners, CE Dealer Team is committed to driving innovation and sustainability - both on and off the track.
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About the FIA World Rallycross Championship
Rallycross combines the very best elements of rallying and circuit racing, with a history stretching back more than half a century. Blending cutting-edge innovation with family-friendly spectator appeal, the FIA World Rallycross Championship (World RX) showcases head-to-head, short, sharp racing on mixed surfaces (gravel and asphalt) within amphitheatre-like venues.
An evolution of the popular and prestigious FIA European Rallycross Championship – which traces its roots back to 1973 – World RX was launched in 2014 and represents the international pinnacle of the discipline, visiting some of the most iconic venues in the sport where high-profile drivers duel wheel-to-wheel in cars capable of catapulting from 0-100km/h faster than Formula 1. Find out more at www.fiaworldrallycross.com
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