CE Dealer Team Ready to Defend Championship Lead at Nyirád
Photo: Niclas Grönholm and Klara Andersson gear up for battle at Hungary’s legendary gravel circuit
Strong start to 2025 continues as electric team targets podium pace in Hungary
CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment (CE Dealer Team) heads into Round 3 of the 2025 FIA World Rallycross (World RX) Championship in Hungary with a clear goal: to continue its strong championship push and challenge for top results at the gritty and challenging Nyirád circuit.
After a rain-soaked battle in Höljes that saw the team retain its lead in both the Teams’ and Drivers’ standings, confidence is high in the electric-powered squad. Niclas Grönholm currently tops the Drivers’ Championship after two rounds, while teammate Klara Andersson is eager to convert strong pace into points after a challenging home weekend.
The Nyirád track - often referred to as the “Red Cauldron” - offers a fast, flowing layout with gravel-heavy sections and technical demands that reward precision and bravery. It presents a fresh challenge for CE Dealer Team’s all-electric race cars, but one the team is prepared to meet.
“We’ve started the season with a clear sense of purpose and strong team energy,” said Team Principle, Jussi Pinomäki. “Both drivers have shown great pace, and we’ve learned a lot from the first two events. We’re focused on keeping up the momentum and delivering another strong result in Hungary.”
“Nyirád is a proper rallycross track – fast, loose and rewarding when you get it right,” said Grönholm. “Leading the championship is a great position to be in, but we know how close the racing is. The key will be consistency and clean execution across the weekend.”
“I’m fully recharged and ready to push hard,” added Andersson. “We’ve shown we have the pace - now it’s about executing every session and delivering the result. The aim is to fight at the front and help keep CE Dealer Team on top.”
CE Dealer Team enters the Hungary round with 74 points in the Teams’ Championship and a clear statement of intent: to keep setting the pace in electric rallycross and build on an already impressive 2025 season.
Photo: Grönholm gets airborne in classic rallycross form
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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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