Label: Jan Kopecky

Skoda is testing the Fabio R5

Skoda is testing the Fabio R5

Automotive, Rally
kŠkoda, after extensive testing, predicts that the Fabia R5 will be ready for homologation, sometime in the middle of this year. Asia-Pacific champion Jan Kopecky and current European champion Esapekka Lappi took a number of tests with the Fabia R5 last week. "Tested, both on macadam and on asphalt. The new car behaves very well on all surfaces," Kopecky said. Lappi was impressed with the new Škoda race car, which is still disguised in zebra colors, and after testing added: "I think the Fabia R5 will continue Škoda's success in motorsport" Testing will continue across Europe in the coming weeks. Veteran rally drivers Freddy Loix and Raimund Baumschlager will also contribute to the development of the car. “We want the new Fabia R5 to be mid-le
Humar with a win back in the fight for the championship

Humar with a win back in the fight for the championship

European Rally Championship, Rally
  Aleks Humar returned to the fight for this year's title of national champion with an excellent run and victory at the Croatia Rally, which was also considered the European Championship. In Croatia, Idrijčan was caught in the rain at the second speed test, where he spun and lost some time. But in the sequel, Humar had no real competition. Already after the first day, he gained an enviable advantage over competitors, which allowed him to control the advantage over Jani Trček, Asja Zupanc, Rajko Žakl and Darko Peljhan on the second day of the rally, despite the failure of the brakes before the last round of speed trials. another third victory this year, with which he and his co-driver Florian Rus reduced the gap in points against the leading Trček. This is now only 17 points left, which means that T will have to
Kopecky won after the drama Kubica

Kopecky won after the drama Kubica

European Rally Championship
  Jan Kopecky celebrated his third victory after the dramatic resignation of leader Robert Kubica and moved into the lead of the European Rally Championship ERC. Robert Kubica, a debutant in the ERC Championship, led the Islas Canarias El Corte Inglés rally by more than a minute, but then had to resign after a close encounter with the bouncy fence. This time, the Pole behind the wheel of the Citroen DS3 RRC took it better than years ago, when he suffered severe hand injuries in a similar accident, which ended his career as a Formula One racer. Despite his resignation, Kubica will be able to take comfort in the Colin McRae Flat Out Trophy. "I am very happy to be able to receive this award," said the Pole. "Colin was a great racer and I cheered for him in my youth. The winners are usually all in the finish line, but this award comforts us