Evo-e RX e-Lancia Delta rally cars destroyed by fire

Two all-electric Lancia Delta Evo-e RX rally cars were destroyed by fire on Friday, July 21, 2023, during the British round of the World Rallycross Championship (WRX). The cars were entered by Special One Racing and were set to be driven by Sebastien Loeb and Guerlain Chicherit.

The fire broke out in the number 9 car, normally driven by Loeb, at around 8:45 a.m. local time. The fire quickly spread to the other car parked next to it. The fire brigade was called to the scene, but the cars were destroyed. No one was injured in the fire.

The destruction of the two Lancia Delta Evo-e RX cars is a significant setback for Special One Racing. The team hoped to challenge for the top positions in the WRX this season. However, with the two cars destroyed, the team will have to rely on its third car, powered by an internal combustion engine.

The fire is also a setback for the WRX championship as a whole. The Lancia Delta Evo-e RX cars were among the most popular in the championship. Their destruction will mean that there will be one fewer electric car on the grid for the remainder of the season.

The FIA has launched an investigation into the fire. The FIA is also working with Special One Racing to ensure that the team can continue competing in the championship.

 

You May Also Like

Electrifying the Classics: Terry Breheny’s EV-Powered Corvair

Terry Breheny Mixes Old-School Cool with New-School Zoom Just west of Denver, Terry Breheny’s latest project, a relatively rare 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Lakewood, is getting […]

e-Mercedes G-Class Convertible Rocks the Off-Road World!

Hold onto your hats, G-Wagen aficionados! A once-humble Mercedes-Benz G-Class G320, a two-door soft-top rarity, has been electrified into a Tesla-powered off-road monster. Unveiled at […]

Zero EV (UK) and Jaunt Motors (AUS) merge to create a global EV powerhouse!

Two of the world’s premier technology companies converting classic cars into electric vehicles – Zero EV based out of Bristol in the UK and Jaunt […]

Awesomely Built Custom Tesla Model Y Featured in EVBG Revealed Ahead of Release

Check out this teaser story from the next issue of EV Builder’s Guide, out next week: Brett Hunsaker‘s insane Tesla Model Y. If you like […]