Johan Kristoffersson secured a commanding victory at the 2022 Ramudden World RX of Norway, capturing the historic first win of the FIA World Rallycross Championship's new electric RX1e era at the iconic Lånkebanen track near Hell.
"Starting the electric era with a victory here in Norway feels incredible, and the team has worked tirelessly to get these new RX1e cars ready for this competitive grid," Kristoffersson shared following his dominant performance across the weekend heats and final.
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SubscribeDriving for Kristoffersson Motorsport, the Swedish driver managed the Volkswagen Polo RX1e to perfection, holding off fierce competition from Hansen World RX Team rival Timmy Hansen throughout the premier class showdown.
Timmy Hansen finished second in his Peugeot 208 RX1e, putting up a stellar fight in the final race before ultimately crossing the line 3.692 seconds behind the winner as the championship kicked off its ninth season.
Electric Era Begins with Thrilling Action
Ole Christian Veiby rounded out the podium in third place to complete a successful opening weekend for Kristoffersson Motorsport, as electric rallycross officially delivered a thrilling spectacle for motorsport fans.
The 2022 World RX of Norway marked a major technological milestone for international motorsport, transitioning the premier rallycross category entirely to electric powertrains after various pre-season delays.
"The performance and instant torque of these new RX1e machines have completely transformed the dynamic of rallycross racing on tight circuits like Hell," racing analysts observed regarding the debut event.
Drivers faced intense tactical battles through the heats, progression rounds, and semi-finals, with competitors such as Klara Andersson and Niclas Grönholm showcasing impressive pace in their respective PWR RX1e cars.