CE Dealer Team stays in title fight after gritty Nyirád battle
Photo: Photo: Grönholm kicks up the iconic Nyirád dust while attacking the corner in the Final
CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment (CE Dealer Team) continues to fight at the sharp end of the 2025 FIA World Rallycross (World RX) Championship despite a tough weekend at Hungary’s Nyirád circuit."
The dust-heavy “Red Cauldron” pushed drivers and teams to the limit in Round 3 of the season. Niclas Grönholm lined up on the front row of the Final, starting alongside championship leader Johan Kristoffersson after a strong qualifying performance. But contact in the first corner dashed his podium hopes, and he was forced to settle for sixth place after a tough recovery drive.
Teammate Klara Andersson delivered her best result of the season, finishing fourth overall in a confident and competitive showing that underlined her continued progress in the 2025 campaign.
Grönholm now sits second in the Drivers' Championship, staying within reach of the lead as the title battle intensifies. Andersson’s strong showing marks her best finish of the season so far, underlining her growing momentum. CE Dealer Team sits second in the Teams’ Championship, keeping the pressure on.
Photo: Andersson leads the charge through the “Red Cauldron” in a head-to-head fight for positions
"It was a tough weekend but not without positives," said Team Principal Jussi Pinomäki. "We saw strong qualifying sessions and good pace, but sometimes the margins go against you. We’ll come back stronger in KymiRing."
"It’s a competitive field and you have to take every opportunity," said Grönholm. "We didn’t maximise this round, but we’re right there in the title fight."
"Every round gives us more to build on," added Andersson. "We’re working hard and the next win is within reach."
The FIA World Rallycross Championship continues in KymiRing, Finland (23-24 August), where CE Dealer Team aims to bounce back and reignite its title charge.
Photo: Keeping rallycross running: official track builder, Volvo Construction Equipment, hard at work on Nyirád’s shifting surface
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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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