Motor Sports

Motorsport or motorsports is the group of competitive events which primarily involve the use of motorised vehicles, whether for racing or non-racing competition. MotoSport refers to motorcycle racing specifically and includes off-road racing such as motocross. Motorsport is governed by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, and Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme.

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Team Estrella Galicia 0,0 Moto3 continue season with French Grand Prix

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8th October 2020 0 comment

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Second place for Lowes after brilliant Barcelona battle

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**DNF**

It was a dramatic start to the day for Augusto, who had to dismount his bike in warm-up due to a technical problem with the sealing of his fuel system. Thanks to the hard work of his Team Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS mechanics, he started the race with a perfect machine.

The recently turned 23-year old enjoyed a great start to the race and gained three places on lap one. By lap 15 he had made real progress and was sitting in sixth while having a good fight with Enea Bastianini.

Engaged in a four-rider fight for fourth place, Augusto’s race came to an unfortunate end on the penultimate lap when he lost the front of his machine at turn seven.

The fall sees Fernández drop to 16th in the World Championship with 36 points, the same number as Fabio Di Giannantonio in 15th.

**“We were fighting for the top five so this a good step”**

“It’s a shame to finish the race like this. I enjoyed this race a lot. I did a good start from twelfth. I didn’t feel good in the first laps but I found my pace and was recovering positions, riding fast and with a good pace. I was faster than what I was expecting. At the end of the race I was a bit on the limit. I wanted to win the fight with Bastianini and we were catching Roberts in fifth. I felt stronger than them and I wanted to beat them. I pushed a bit hard in the braking zone at turn seven and just closed the front. It was a tricky Sunday for us with the fire on the bike in warm up and then a crash in the race. Overall, I think I did my best, I gave my 100 percent. We were fighting for the top five so this a good step. Good times will arrive, I’m sure of it. We just need to keep pushing.”

**2nd , +0.981 s.**

Despite losing four positions on the first lap, the Briton soon found his rhythm. He posted the fastest lap of the race – a 1:43.544 – on the eighth circulation as he closed in on the leading trio of Luca Marini, Fabio Di Giannantonio and Jorge Navarro.

The 30-year old shrugged off a mistake on lap seven when overtaking Di Giannantonio to then hunt down the leader Marini, 1.2s ahead. He then passed the Italian with a brilliant move at turn one on lap 16 to lead the race.

A first Moto2 victory in four years was within sight but Marini retook the lead just two laps from the checkered flag. Lowes tried to respond on the penultimate lap bit a mistake at turn seven consigned him to second.

Still, this fantastic second place was Lowes’ first back-to-back podium appearance since May, 2016. He remains in fourth place in the World Championship with 103 points to his name, 47 behind Marini in first and just 11 back of Marco Bezzecchi in third.
**“I’m happy to have my second podium in a row”**

“Nearly! I nearly had the win! To lead the race with two laps to go and finish second, you have a bit of a sour taste. Honestly when I got to the front I tried hard and put my pace. I was really happy with my own pace but Luca stayed with me. Then in the last two laps I made a small mistake and lost the victory. I’m happy to have my second podium in a row. It’s my first time on the podium in Catalunya. It’s a really important time of the year. The races come really fast, really close together. We’re in a good direction and have some good momentum. The team have done a fantastic job. Every weekend I say it, but it’s true. The bike is always there, improving every weekend and giving me confidence. Thank you to them and I look forward to the next race!”

**Joan Olivé**
Team manager

“The victory will arrive soon”

“We are very happy with Sam’s podium. Once again, he has shown he is really strong this year. Also, it’s so important to consistently be on top each weekend. The victory will arrive soon as well. With Augusto, unfortunately this crash with two laps to go meant he couldn’t take any points. But on the other hand, he was posting very good lap times and fighting for the top positions as well. He made a step forward and we are sure that in Le Mans all of his hard work will pay off.”

“The victory will arrive soon”

“We are very happy with Sam’s podium. Once again, he has shown he is really strong this year. Also, it’s so important to consistently be on top each weekend. The victory will arrive soon as well. With Augusto, unfortunately this crash with two laps to go meant he couldn’t take any points. But on the other hand, he was posting very good lap times and fighting for the top positions as well. He made a step forward and we are sure that in Le Mans all of his hard work will pay off.”

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29th September 2020 0 comment

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Formula 1 race in the heart of Warsaw

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The capital city of Poland saw a face-off between the two completely different worlds of Formula 1 and F1H2O. In a unique project organised by PKN ORLEN, Bartłomiej Marszałek and Robert Kubica raced in a motorsport competition in one-of-a-kind celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw, one of the most important battles in Polish history.

“It is our duty to keep the memory of important events from our history alive. One of such events was the Battle of Warsaw, which bore upon the history of not only Poland, but also of the entire Europe. Thanks to that hard-won victory, our country today is free, independent and offers growth opportunities also to our company. By organising the race of these two excellent drivers, representing Poland in international arenas, we wanted to mark this exceptional anniversary and also to reach out to the younger generations with the message of those who fought for Poland in 1920”, said Daniel Obajtek, President of the PKN ORLEN Management Board.

The race took place at 6.00 am on Sunday, August 9th . The winner of this unusual rivalry was Robert Kubica, slightly ahead of Bartłomiej Marszałek. The race was followed by a symbolic, white-and-red flight by pilots from the ORLEN Żelazny Aerobatic Team and a low flight above Warsaw by Boeing 737 Józef Piłsudski.

For security reasons and due to pandemic-related restrictions, the event was held without an audience. Its aim was to create a unique image using modern audiovisual art techniques. The author of the music for the clip was Jimek (Radzimir Dębski), who, as a composer, has collaborated with the National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Szczecin Philharmonic.

91 TV crew members were engaged in producing the event. 33 stationary, 10 mobile and 62 onboard cameras were used. The race was additionally recorded by three drones and two helicopters.

“Poland has a turbulent history and its heroes, whom it honours. I am very happy that I had an opportunity to drive a Formula 1 car in the streets of Warsaw and join the initiative celebrating the 100th anniversary of the battle that took place here and had its contribution to the fact that we can live in a free country”, said Robert Kubica, ORLEN Team and Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN team member.

“It is not the first time that an ‘onshore’ Formula 1 car is racing against an F1H2O powerboat, but it is the first time that their colours are white and red, and the sponsor of both disciplines is a Polish company. It is also the first time that two Poles drive such vehicles. It is great that this rivalry could take place in Warsaw, on the Vistula River, the queen of Polish rivers. I am proud that in this way we can remind the world about the events of a hundred years ago”, said Bartłomiej Marszałek, ORLEN Team member, driver of a Formula 1 powerboat.

Both drivers drove in helmets designed by well-known Polish artists in reference to the anniversary. The graphic design for Bartłomiej Marszałek’s helmet was prepared by Amadeus Mierzwa, a Silesian graphic designer specialising in avant-garde projects. The author of the painting on Robert Kubica’s helmet and the visual identification of the event is Patryk Hardziej, lecturer at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk.

Photos: https://we.tl/t-l0HqLPGNUz

Action clip: https://we.tl/t-bVJtzM741x

Source: PKN ORLEN

19th August 2020 0 comment

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Richly deserved podium for Lowes in Brno

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Sam Lowes rode a faultless race to finish second at the Czech Grand Prix while Team Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS team-mate Augusto Fernandez finishes an excellent season best fifth.

Team Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS had reason to celebrate in the Czech Republic for the fourth round of the 2020 Moto2 season, as Sam Lowes scored the team’s first podium finish of the year and Augusto Fernandez posted his best finish of the season so far.

Track conditions were extremely tough with riders having to manage tyre degradation in track temperatures of 45 degrees Celsius on an extremely bumpy surface with very little grip over 19 laps.

The excellent work through the weekend from the Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS squad gave the rider from the Balearic Islands greater feel with the front end which helped him to qualify in eighth place.

He passed Marcel Schrotter for seventh on lap three and from there he needed his fighting instincts to challenge the fast quartet of Jorge Martin, Luca Marini and Marco Bezzecchi for fourth place.

The three-time Moto2 race winner overtook Martin on lap nine and Bezzecchi on lap 14 to finish an excellent fifth, his best result of the season. His improvement was clear in his race time: Augusto finished 24 seconds behind the winner at the Andalusian Grand Prix. Today he was just 10 seconds behind.

The eleven points for fifth place see Augusto climb to thirteenth in the World Championship with 17 points to his name.

“We are coming, getting back the confidence and good feelings”

“It was nice to be fighting at the front again! All weekend I’ve felt good. In the middle of the race I didn’t quite have enough for Bastianini. He rode really smoothly. I made a few mistakes. Well done to him. He’s coming off a great result at Jerez. He’s come here and ridden well. I can still take the positives. In the race I was losing too much time in one corner and it was hard to come back from that. Anyway, I just have to say thank you to the team because in every session the bike improves a lot and, each weekend, I feel comfortable. That’s something I’ve been missing these past few years. Thanks to them and hopefully we can keep this going and take this form to Austria!”

9th August 2020 0 comment

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Fisker set to charge into Extreme E, confirms advanced talks for global electric SUV racing series

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Extreme E, the new electric off-road motor racing championship, is pleased to reveal that it is in advanced talks with Fisker Inc. – creator of the world’s most emotion-stirring, sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – on a series partnership and potential works team entrance.

Extreme E, starting early 2021, is a radical new racing series which will see electric SUVs go head to head in extreme locations around the world, including arctic, desert, glacier, coastal and rainforest, which have already been damaged or affected by climate and environmental issues.

Alejandro Agag, Founder and CEO of Extreme E explains: “We feel thrilled at the prospect of having Fisker Inc, a pure EV manufacturer, join Extreme E for the start of the first championship. Creating the world’s most sustainable racing series is the perfect launch platform for their new Ocean SUV as well as providing a challenging testing environment for product durability.”

Henrik Fisker, Chairman and CEO of Fisker Inc. added: “Alejandro brought electric vehicle racing into the mainstream with Formula E and I fully support his vision to reinvent off-road racing at the same time as creating an education platform for the threats posed by climate change. Extreme E and Fisker Inc. are completely aligned in our mission and values.”

The five-race global voyage, likened to ‘Star Wars Pod Racing Meets Dakar Rally’ highlights the impact of climate change and human interference in some of the world’s most remote locations and promotes the adoption of electric vehicles to help preserve the environment and protect the planet.

Extreme E aims to be a race to road test bed for the EV industry, putting technology and innovation to the ultimate test in its extreme environments, in order to accelerate the development of vital future facing technology for consumers and excite a new generation of car buyers in the performance and environmental benefits of EVs.

28th July 2020 0 comment

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Sir Jackie’s dementia charity back on the grid to fund more research

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Today (13 July) Sir Jackie Stewart’s Race Against Dementia charity, in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK, has announced a second call for pioneering dementia research projects worth £1m. Early career researchers are now being invited to apply for the prestigious Race Against Dementia Research Fellowship.

Designed to power outstanding early career scientists in their pursuit of innovative solutions to the big questions in dementia research, the second round of the successful scheme will give researchers unique access to development opportunities, including a mentorship from figures in the world of Formula One racing.

Almost one million people in the UK are living with dementia, and over half of us know someone affected by the condition. Three-time Formula 1 World Champion, Sir Jackie, founded Race Against Dementia after his wife of 57 years, Lady Helen Stewart, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia – a rarer form of the condition.

People with dementia experience symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, personality changes and gradually lose the ability to manage daily life. Sadly, it has also become clear that people with dementia are more at risk of experiencing severe effects of COVID-19.

Sir Jackie’s charity applies the principles and expertise that have spurred incredible innovation in the fast-paced world of Formula 1. In 2018, Sir Jackie partnered with the UK’s leading dementia research charity, Alzheimer’s Research UK, to identify early-career scientists with the most transformational research ideas.

Three projects were funded and now, Race Against Dementia is back, investing £1m in further projects.

Sir Jackie Stewart, founder of Race Against Dementia said:
“Living with my wife, Helen, during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a blessing in disguise as we have spent some together away from the busyness of life. But it has also been hard seeing how she has been affected by her condition. Dementia strips so much away – there was a time when Helen was razor sharp, and I know first-hand just how heart-breaking dementia is for so many.

“It’s becoming increasingly apparent that the toll on people with living with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic is profound. Dementia was already one of the great medical challenges we have to overcome, and with the virus exacerbating an already dire situation, the need for breakthroughs has never been greater”.

Sir Jackie added:

“Supporting early career dementia scientists is vital to energise the dementia research field. Race Against Dementia has already funded three projects with Alzheimer’s Research UK, and a further project with The Mayo Clinic. They are all progressing marvellously, but we are not done yet, which is why we are putting even more money into this and calling for more researchers to come to us with ideas.”

Dr Cara Croft, from University College London who is one of the three Race Against Dementia Fellows:

“I am less than a year into my five-year research project and I have already seen the advantages of having the backing of Sir Jackie and Race Against Dementia. Dementia research is severely underfunded and my Race Against Dementia Fellowship gives me the opportunity to really investigate dementia risk in tremendous detail.”

The Race Against Dementia Fellowships will harness the ambition and innovation of a new generation of scientists and provide them with funding, support, and inspiration to radically accelerate dementia research. The call for researchers is open and potential applicants should visit alzres.uk/RAD-fellowships

Ian Wilson, Chief Executive at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said:

“Dementia research has been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and funding for research like this would not be possible without the support of Sir Jackie Stewart and Race Against Dementia. Partnerships like this are critical to boost progress and, now more than ever, dementia research needs our backing. You can help our scientists regain momentum at alzres.uk/make-donation or by calling call 0300 111 5555.”

Penny Moyle, CEO of Race Against Dementia said:
“We’re delighted to partner with Alzheimer’s Research UK to fund another round of fellowships. Race Against Dementia want to fund the very best science, to accelerate progress and translate learnings from the world of Formula One into dementia research. With current progress from our researchers looking positive we are confident this fellowship scheme allows this to happen.”

13th July 2020 0 comment

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Fernandez and Lowes ready to restart 2020 World Championship

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Team Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS riders are full of enthusiasm and motivation ahead of the resumption of the World Championship. In a shortened campaign with no room for error, Fernandez and Lowes share the same objective of fighting for results that will allow them to challenge for the title.

With less than two weeks to go before they return to competition, Fernandez and Lowes share their opinions and views on the unique challenge they are about to face. How have they prepared themselves during lockdown? Has anything changed since the season opener in Qatar back in March? Are they physically and mentally ready for when racing kicks off again in Jerez on July 19? In this special interview with both, the Team Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS riders answer those and other questions.How are you facing the imminent return to competition?

Augusto Fernandez (AF): “I’m really happy to be back racing, back in competition working with the team and giving my all on my Kalex. I’m looking forward to it.”

Sam Lowes (SL): “I can’t wait to be on the grid in Jerez! I’m happy and looking forward to it. I’m also very grateful that they didn’t let up in trying to make the 2020 World Championship happen, however different it may be.” What do you think of the new calendar?AF: “Obviously it’s very different to the usual one. Especially because of the reduction in the number of tracks, which means we have to repeat venues, but also because of the fact that we run so many weekends in a row. In any case, it will be the same for all of us, so we will adapt as best as possible to it. I want to start so badly that I would have raced again in any format. The important thing is to be able to race again!”

SL: “I really like it. It’s much better than I had imagined during the months of lockdown, so I’m happy with this schedule. After what’s happened, having a 14-race season is good and it will be a challenge to maintain good results where any mistakes will be costly.”For now, there are eight confirmed circuits, Jerez, Aragón, Barcelona, Valencia, Le Mans, Misano, Spielberg and Brno, do you like them?AF: “I really like them all, and they have been good for me so far. I have more problems in Brno and Austria, even though I’ve made a top five at both. So, we will have to be especially careful in those tracks.”

SL: “I’m happy with the tracks that make up the calendar. Austria is perhaps my weak point, but the rest are good, and I’ve achieved good results there in previous years, and that’s definitely a plus!”How do you think back-to-back races on the same track will affect the racing?AF: “On one hand, I think it will favour equality and on the other hand, it will open up the possibility of solving problems because by the second weekend we will already have accumulated a lot of laps. I think in a positive way, so if you have done well the previous weekend it is perfect because you start with a good feeling again in the same place. And if you have done badly, it is also perfect because you can turn it around with all the information gathered in the previous race.”

SL: “Even if the circuits are repeated, every race is a different story. Anything can happen and everything can change. You can see that it in World Superbikes. I think that the second weekend on the same circuit means there will be increased competition. We’ll have to see how much because in the Moto2 class things are already very tight and we’ll need the last thousandth! That’s an added difficulty as well as a huge motivation.”What do you think about racing without an audience in the stands? Will you notice it, and will it affect you a lot?AF: “It’ll be weird. On the bike we are so focused on riding that we can’t pay too much attention to the environment, it’s very nice to start and finish the practice sessions and races greeting the crowd. At that moment you really feel their presence and support a lot. We will certainly miss the fans. It’s another thing we’ll have to adapt to.”

SL: “We feel the presence of the public and the bond that is created is very special, especially when we do a good result. Without the public the Grand Prix will not be the same, but I understand the reasons for this decision, and I respect it. I hope the fans enjoy a good show on TV.”How would you rate your fitness ahead of the season?AF: “I feel very good and strong in every way. I am training very hard to get to 100% in the first race physically, technically and mentally.”

SL: “I’m definitely much better now than I was in Qatar when I had the shoulder injury from testing. I’m working hard on my physique and every day I’m getting better in terms of my shoulder and general tone. I’m ready to race.”Going into more detail, how have you prepared yourselves physically for this moment?AF: “During the lockdown I followed some pretty strict physical routines to keep in shape. We didn’t know when everything would return, so it was important to keep in good shape. Also, I train a lot with the bike as well to gain in endurance. Since I was able to get on a bike, I have been doing motocross and track work with a Kawasaki 400cc in karting. Although the sensations are not the same as the ones we have competing, it is a very demanding job as well as fun.”

SL: “From the beginning I focused a lot on doing shoulder rehabilitation work to gain mobility and flexibility. I combined it with my usual physical training routine. To work on cardio and endurance I did a lot of running, combining distances of 10km and half marathons, always trying to reduce my times. In the final stretch I started working with minibikes to test my shoulder and work on some aspects of braking. I also did off road to recover sensations like with throttle control, which sometimes is reduced if you are not riding for a long time. And of course, as far as I could, I jumped on the big bike to ride on longer tracks and recover sensations and speed.”And mentally? It will be a season in which there won’t be room for too many mistakes…

AF: “I haven’t done any particular work thinking about that, but I have become aware of the type of season we will be facing. There is no room for error, and we are already dragging the zero from Qatar. We will have to be very focused this season and above all keep control of our emotions.”

SL: “I haven’t changed anything and I won’t. During the lockdown I’ve continued to work with my psychologist as I usually do, and for the competition I’ll continue with the same approach as I have up to now. I think it’s the best thing to do. I feel very prepared.”Bearing in mind that you can’t ride your official race machinery, what are you going to focus on for final preparations?AF: “I will continue with my usual routine, bike or gym in the morning and train with the bike in the afternoon. We have already done a test with the team to recover sensations, reflexes and speed and there are a couple more planned before going to Jerez.”

SL: “I’ll work on trying to lose a kilo and be at my ideal weight for the race but other than that my physique is fine. I’ll focus on working well in the private tests that the team has planned so that, as well as strengthening my feeling, we can build that working relationship again with my crew.”What is your objective for the season? Is it still the same as it was in March?AF: “Yes. Our goal then was to fight for podiums every weekend and now it is still the same. We are going to give it our all to get into the fight for wins and the title.”

SL: “The goal has not changed. In a way this break has been good for me to get back in good shape. I feel that I have a second chance to go all out, so my goal is to be at the front regularly and to be able to bid for the title at the end of the season.”

3rd July 2020 0 comment

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DP World Presents: Enabling Smarter Conversations

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The second in DP World’s three-episode mini-series features DP World Ambassador, Ian Poulter and Renault DP World F1 team driver, Esteban Ocon who provide a candid and upbeat insight into their lives during lockdown and their return to sport.

An extremely honest and entertaining conversation between two world class sportsmen within their respective sports. They explore the challenges of the lockdown, how they’ve stayed physically fit and mentally strong in the absence of competition and their shared love for cars and participation in e-racing.

Both play under an incredible amount of pressure to perform when it matters most and speak openly about how they deal with those situations drawing comparisons between the two sports.

With Ian back competing on the course, featuring in three tournaments since the PGA Tour restart, and Esteban due back on the track at the Austrian Grand Prix on 5^th July, they discuss the importance of the fans and what their seasons may look like playing without them.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=311265683381719

2nd July 2020 0 comment

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Racing Driver Valtteri Bottas Partners Up with Polar as Official Global Athlete

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Polar, the pioneers behind the world’s first wearable heart rate measuring technology, announces its new partnership with championship racing driver Valtteri Bottas. The partnership between Polar and Bottas, an avid Polar user for years, officially brings the two legendary Finnish powerhouses together.

“My experience with Polar actually started with my parents,” says Valtteri Bottas. “Years ago, they gave me my first Polar watch as a gift to help me improve my training and performance, and I’ve never looked back,” Bottas adds. “Simply put, Polar offers the best in heart rate technology and accuracy, not to mention the incredible training and recovery features that bring so much insight into every aspect of my workouts. I’m really excited to finally make this relationship official.”

While the relationship between Polar and Bottas started as a gift several years ago, the official partnership developed quickly in recent months.

“As Valtteri’s training increases, the need for highly accurate performance and recovery analyses has increased as well,” says Bottas’ agent, Ville Ahtiainen. “So for us, partnering up with Polar was a no-brainer – this is what they do best. It’s fantastic to see two strong Finnish brands coming together for maximum performance.”

With the 2020 season gearing up to start, Bottas has been using his time to train, prepare and recharge before a busy schedule of travel and racing commences. Pushing his training even further, Bottas has been hiking and cycling his way through Finnish and French terrain with his newPolar Grit X, the outdoor multisport watch packed with loads of advanced training features.

“Valtteri is an incredible athlete and a shining example of why we do what we do here at Polar,” says Tomi Saario, CEO of Polar Electro. “As the company who started the whole sports wearable industry, our years of dedication to accuracy, science-based technology and ease of use are meant to help take people of all types – from professionals to occasional trainers – to the next level. Because of this focus and drive, Polar continues to be a force in the industry, and we’re thrilled to welcome a like-minded partner like Valtteri to the team.”

In recent years, Polar has introduced a robust suite of smart coaching features andproducts that span all levels of fitness, from everyday enthusiasts to professional athletes. Polar providesin-depth, accurate data spanning a variety of elements such as training load, recovery, running power, and sleep and simplifies it into personalized, actionable guidance. Polar’s comprehensive, easy-to-use workout analysis tools help anyone gain insight into their performance and meet their goals faster.

To learn more about Polar’s technology innovations and products, visitwww.polar.com. Follow Polar on Instagram at@PolarGlobal and Valtteri Bottas at@valtteribottas.

About Polar:
For over 40 years, Polar has been the innovator of sports technology, helping athletes and coaches achieve peak performance. Polar began with heart rate monitoring, but has since expanded into multiple training solutions for elite athletes, coaches and active fitness enthusiasts. Polar remains the trusted performance partner due to our accuracy, reliability and superior experience. Polar’s award-winning product range includes pioneering sports wearables that work elegantly with Polar training apps and cloud services.

Headquartered in Finland, Polar is a privately held company that operates in more than 80 countries. Polar products are sold through over 35,000 retailers globally. For more information, please visit polar.com.

Check Valtteri’s comments about the partnership from this video: https://youtu.be/Y7_U0EpV9H4

11th June 2020 0 comment

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Stirling Moss obituary: the Boy Wonder who defined his era

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Stirling Moss 1929-2020

One of the legends upon which the whole sport rests has now left us, but Stirling Moss’ deeds never will. He was one of those very special ones who could seemingly transcend the accepted definition of ‘possible’ and that directly translated into his public standing as he became a ‘name’ reaching beyond the sport in much the same way as did Muhammad Ali in boxing or Pele in football.

Although he last took part in a grand prix 59 years ago, this magician of the wheel’s reputation has rung through the generations. The fact that the list of F1 world champions does not feature his name is more an indictment of the championship than of him. Between the time of Fangio’s retirement in 1958 and Moss’ career-ending accident early 1962 he towered above his contemporaries, arguably to an extent never seen before or since. Even the competition would occasionally acknowledge that his skills were of a different order to theirs.

Full article & Images available here – https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/f1/stirling-moss-obituary-the-boy-wonder-who-defined-his-era

12th April 2020 0 comment

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