Volkswagen Dealerteam BAUHAUS has its sights firmly set on a successful title defence in the FIA World Rallycross Championship this year, after unveiling the three-strong line-up with which it will do battle for Drivers’ and Teams’ glory. Johan Kristoffersson won eight of the ten rounds and topped every SuperPole session behind the wheel of his 500kW (680bhp) Volkswagen RX1e – a beast capable of out-accelerating a Formula 1 car to 100km/h – on his inexorable march to a fifth World Championship crown.Team-mate Ole Christian Veiby contributed to the successful acquisition of the Teams’ title with five podium appearances of his own, celebrating his full-time return to the dual-surface discipline following an absence of almost seven years with fourth place in the championship standings. Johan Kristoffersson, Driver, Volkswagen Dealerteam BAUHAUS, said:“It’s going to be fun! It will be exciting to see who has done their homework best.”Ole Christian Veiby, Driver, Volkswagen Dealerteam BAUHAUS, said:“I feel more confident and like I can lower my shoulders a bit this season. Montalegre is a nice track that suits us well, so hopefully we can get off to a strong start.”Gustav Bergström, Driver, Volkswagen Dealerteam BAUHAUS, said:“Last season went well, but I’m aiming to do even better in 2023. Tommy Kristoffersson, Team Manager, Volkswagen Dealerteam BAUHAUS, said:“We feel well-prepared for the upcoming World RX season.

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