From helping rivals to heartbreak: CE Dealer Team’s dramatic KymiRing weekend
Photo: CE Dealer Team's Niclas Grönholm in the final
CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment (CE Dealer Team) made headlines on and off the track at the FIA World Rallycross Championship (World RX) in Finland – first for helping Hansen Motorsport stay in the fight, and then for suffering their own misfortune when a first-corner collision in the final ended Grönholm’s challenge and Andersson missed out on the grid for the decisive race.
Home hero Niclas Grönholm looked set to fight for victory in Sunday’s final before contact in the first corner with Finnish driver Juha Rytkönen damaged his car, ending his challenge in cruel fashion. Rytkönen was later penalised for the incident, handing Kevin Hansen a podium spot after being promoted to third place.
Earlier in the weekend, teammate Klara Andersson showed strong pace in the heats but narrowly missed out on a place in the final, despite fighting until the very last lap.
Photo: CE Dealer Team's Klara Andersson
The setbacks meant CE Dealer Team left Finland without the podium they had targeted – but with the fight still alive in their championship campaign.
“Motorsport can be brutal, and today it was,” said Grönholm. “We had the speed, the home support, and everything to fight for – then suddenly it was gone. That’s racing. It hurts right now, but we’ll regroup and come back stronger.”
The weekend was also marked by CE Dealer Team and Volvo CE’s decision to support rivals Hansen Motorsport, ensuring they could make the start. That gesture was widely praised across the paddock as a rare display of sportsmanship in a high-stakes title fight.
Photo: In an unprecedented move, CE Dealer Team and Volvo CE support Hansen to get back on the grid
Despite the disappointment, the team remains firmly in contention in both the drivers’ and teams’ championships. After KymiRing, Kristoffersson Motorsport leads the standings with 122 points, CE Dealer Team sits second with 104, and Hansen Motorsport follows with 94.
Team Principal Jussi Pinomäki said: “We saw both sides of sport this weekend – the camaraderie between teams, and the heartbreak of competition. It was a tough result to take, but it fuels our determination. There are still races left, and we’ll be ready to hit back.”
The weekend was a highlight off track, as Volvo CE hosted a vibrant programme of demonstrations, talks, and networking at KymiRing. Hundreds of invited guests – including customers, suppliers, and employees – came together to connect, share ideas, and experience the latest generation of Volvo CE machines in action.
The showcase blended innovation with community spirit, strengthening relationships across the industry and motorsport worlds.
Photo: Volvo CE hosts a packed programme onsite at KymiRing
Volvo CE also played a crucial role in preparing and maintaining the rallycross circuit itself – a track build widely hailed as a success by drivers and fans alike.
Arvid Rinaldo, Brand & Marketing Communications, Volvo CE, said: “We are extremely proud of the role Volvo CE played in building and maintaining the KymiRing rallycross track.
Delivering a world-class circuit takes precision, teamwork, and the right machines – and the response from drivers and fans proves we achieved exactly that.”
Photo: FIA World RX Official Track Builder Volvo Construction Equipment gets to work
The FIA World RX Championship continues with a season finale double-header on 20-21 September at Istanbul Park in Türkiye. CE Dealer Team will look to turn frustration into redemption and keep the pressure on in the fight for the 2025 crown.
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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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