Good morning and welcome to Adelaide, Australia for the Team Representatives’ Press Conference ahead of this weekend’s Australian V-Prix – round one of the 2024 Formula Virtual World Championship. Joining us today, from left to right, are; Dylan Lopez of Lopez FV Team, Adrian Arnello from Arnello Milner & Ronson Autosport, Bradley Downton of Downton FV Team, Sven Schubert from Porsche FV Team, and Jamie Franklin from Cyber Automata Motorsport. Welcome to the five of you.
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There have been structural changes within the FVA as Robert Mathershaw takes on a new role.
At the first race of the 2024 Formula Virtual World Championship, the Australian V-Prix in Adelaide, we – Royal Phoenix Motorsport – will be celebrating our 100th V-Prix in Formula Virtual.
FVA Technical Director Robert Mathershaw today expressed his excitement for “the most anticipated FV season in years”, while speaking to fan favourite former driver Diego Campos on his podcast, Diego-go-go.
After some late moves in the transfer market, and a last minute announcement of a special testing livery, it seems fitting that Peugeot Westwood were the last team to unveil their livery for 2024. Rumours around the paddock suggests this secrecy is hiding something, be it a big announcement of some kind, a big development, or even just their raw pace. But finally, the French outfit have lifted the covers on their 2024 contender.
Following a successful campaign last season, which saw the team pickup their first win since 2018 and multiple podiums. The Japanese outfit look to continue their momentum having finished last season in second place. Hoping to go one step further by building the foundations for a grander campaign within the new regulations. The driver line up continues with star-studded Italian Puccio Giodano and his Brazilian counterpart Felipe Cesar, after his impressive rookie season in Formula Virtual. However in a surprising turn of events, Rai Miyamoto was joined on stage by former Highwind team principal, Ahmed Cheema. The former principal joins the team in a deputy role. Miyamoto was quoted as saying ''It's amazing to be able to build on what was an incredible season. We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved and the ambition continues. I am very happy to announce the return of Ahmed to Formula Virtual. We were saddened previously when Highwind left the sport, so I am very ecstatic about the reunion. Ahmed hasn't lost a step and is still busy doing his magical analysis.' Finally the 2024 car was revealed to the public after Ocelot ran a 'TBC-Livery' during testing. The car in a striking livery, continuing the team's red and black traditional colours. ARROW, the Formula Virtual stalwart, has revealed a dynamic new livery signalling its transition under American ownership.
The report from the final day of the pre-season testing ahead of the 2024 Formula Virtual World Championship.
The report from the second day of the pre-season testing ahead of the 2024 Formula Virtual World Championship.
The first day of the pre-season testing ahead of the 2024 Formula Virtual World Championship provided the first glimpse into the running order this season.
Earlier this week, FVTV’s Scott Parkin sat down with Phoenix Team Principal Alex Easton to discuss the latest from the world of Formula Virtual.
Date: April 3, 2024
In a significant development within the motorsport world, Formula Virtual team ARROW has been sold to an American consortium group owned by Palmetto, with The McNair Group spearheading the acquisition. Alongside this change in ownership, ARROW will be relocating its headquarters from its current base in Germany to the United States, marking a new chapter in the team's history. Team Peugeot TotalEnergies Westwood have revealed their car for the 2024 season, albeit under an unusual livery. For the first time in the team's history, they are using a special testing livery. This livery features a white, grey and black camouflage pattern. Some have speculated that this may be an attempt to mask an aerodynamic breakthrough with the car, a strategy not uncommon in motorsport. The pictures released of the 69 car of Thierry Xylander were displayed on the team's website.
In the world of Formula Virtual, all eyes are on the 2024 newcomer Cyber Automata and their unique approach to conquering the top tier of motorsport. Eschewing traditional methods, the team relies solely on artificial intelligence to design and refine their contender for the season ahead.
Yesterday, Cyber Automata, hailing from the UK, unveiled their maiden creation, the CAM-01, to the public gaze. As the motorsport fraternity eagerly awaits the commencement of pre-season testing, scrutiny intensifies: how does the CAM-01 compare to its adversaries in terms of performance and design? |
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