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Overseas Rally2 crews head in for BRC Winter Rally

Six drivers and co-drivers from around the region, Britain and the United States are heading to the island for this weekend’s seventh round of the 2024 Barbados Rally2 Championship sponsored by CIBC Caribbean and Ace H & B Hardware and administered by the Barbados Motoring Federation (BMF). The talent-studded FIA R5 class in the Barbados Rally Club’s (BRC) Winter Rally on Sunday (November 17) will include all but one of the championship’s points-scorers.

Last chance for MudDogs to score this Saturday

Crews competing in the Barbados Rally Club’s (BRC) Chefette MudDogs Safari Championship are making ready for the fifth and final round of this year’s competition, Saturday’s (November 9) Savvy on the Bay November Safari. Recent rains promise a challenging final test for the Club’s off-road 4x4 navigational fraternity.

BMF applauds Hinkson after FIA Esports Games

The Barbados Motoring Federation (BMF) has saluted ‘Iron Man’ Mark-Anthony Hinkson for his performance last weekend (October 24-27) at the FIA Motorsport Games in Spain. In partnership with Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) and supported by the Barbados Olympic Association (BOA), the island was one of 82 countries affiliated to the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) which fielded 646 competitors in the third edition of the Games.

Caterham Caribbean Cup returns to Bushy Park

Bushy Park Barbados will host the second Caterham Caribbean Cup next December, bringing the British sports car manufacturer’s special brand of wheel-to-wheel racing back to the island. The date is set for December 5/6 and will complete the St Philip facility’s 2025 season.

Costin-Hurley flies flag for BCIC RB25 at Rallylegend

Rally Barbados regular Andrew Costin-Hurley was among more than 60 entries in the 'Legend Stars' category at last weekend’s (October 10-13) Rallylegend 2024 in San Marino. Ahead of his 20th trip to compete in the island next year, the British driver carried decals to promote BCIC RB25 prominently displayed on the front three-quarters of his unique Ford Puma Cosworth.

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Barbados selects Hinkson for FIA Esports Games

Mark-Anthony Hinkson will represent Barbados in the third edition of the FIA Motorsport Games in Spain (October 23-27), where more than 650 participants will vie for gold, silver and bronze medals in the style of the Olympics. The Barbados Motoring Federation (BMF) confirmed today (Thursday) that 23-year-old Hinkson will compete in both Esports disciplines, GT and F4, giving the island a presence at the Games for the second time.

Maloney delivers BMF World Championship aim

Zane Maloney’s signing by the Lola Yamaha ABT team for its first season in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has been applauded by the Barbados Motoring Federation (BMF). The 20-year-old’s promotion from the FIA Formula 2 Championship, confirmed earlier this week, has delivered on one of the BMF’s stated aims - to have a Barbadian driver competing in a World Championship.

BMF publishes Environmental Code of Practice

The Barbados Motoring Federation (BMF) has this week published an Environmental Code of Practice as it positions itself at the forefront of environmental awareness and protection in island motor sport. The 23-page document was ratified at the BMF’s Annual General Assembly on Wednesday evening (September 25), which was attended by representatives of all the Federation’s nine Member Clubs.

Lola Yamaha ABT completes debut driver line-up with rookie Zane Maloney joining “Mr. Formula E” Lucas di Grassi

  • Lola Yamaha ABT has completed its driver line-up for season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, with Zane Maloney to partner Lucas Di Grassi
  • Maloney currently sits third in the Formula 2 Championship, and has already completed a number of Formula E tests
  • The partnership will bring together the most experienced Formula E driver with the only rookie confirmed so far
  • Signing underscores Lola’s overarching commitment to developing the next generation of motorsport talent and technology
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