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🔥🇲🇽 Jesse Carrasquedo is gearing up for the second round of the Formula Regional Middle East Championship, set to take place this week at the iconic Yas Marina Circuit, specifically on the challenging Grand Prix Corkscrew layout. The Escudería Telmex Telcel driver, behind the wheel of the #33 Pinnacle Motorsport car, earned 22 points in the first round, placing himself in the top-10 of the championship after three intense heats. On that occasion, he secured two eleventh-place finishes and a spectacular third-place podium, boosting his confidence heading into this new challenge. 🏎️💨 A NEW CHALLENGE AT YAS MARINA Now, Carrasquedo will take on the Grand Prix Corkscrew layout, a variant that merges the South Circuit with part of the North Circuit, featuring 21 demanding corners across its 4.73-kilometer length. This design will not only test the drivers’ skills but also deliver top-tier racing action. 🌟 One of the standout sections of this layout is a tight turn that runs beneath the Yas W Hotel, along with the iconic Formula 1 main straight, where speed and precision will make all the difference. 📅 RACE WEEK SCHEDULE 🔹 Tuesday – Official Practice 🔹 Wednesday – Qualifying & Race 1 🔹 Thursday – Two remaining heats 🏆🔥 CARRASQUEDO, CONFIDENT AND MOTIVATED 💬 “I’m excited and ready for this second round at Yas Marina. Even though the layout changes a bit, we are prepared to deliver a great performance. We come in with good momentum after Round 1, so we want to keep that going. Our goal is clear: not just to fight for the podium but for the victory. To achieve that, we know we have to work hard and focus 100% on every detail,” said the young Mexican driver. 🔜 With high expectations and a strong team behind him, Jesse Carrasquedo is ready to keep making his mark in the Formula Regional Middle East Championship. Let the action begin at Yas Marina! 🏁🔥

A high-intensity weekend unfolded at the Roar Before in Daytona, where Escudería Telmex Telcel drivers—Sebastián Álvarez, Pietro Fittipaldi, and Tatiana Calderón—faced a series of demanding tests as part of their preparation for the iconic 24 Hours of Daytona ⚡️. SESSION AFTER SESSION, DRIVERS FINE-TUNE THEIR MACHINES ⚙️🏆 From Friday to Sunday, teams completed a high number of laps on the 5.6-kilometer track, refining the final details for the endurance challenge. A total of seven practice sessions took place—two on Friday, three on Saturday, and two on Sunday—with constant adjustments to optimize the cars’ performance ⛽️🚀. The #8 Tower Motorsports car, driven by John Farano, Sebastián Álvarez, Sébastien Bourdais, and Job Van Uitert, recorded its best lap at 1:30.899 minutes. In the LMP2 category, it ranked twelfth, eighth, fifth, eleventh, and fourthin different stints, completing nearly 200 laps 🏎️. “We put in a lot of hard work throughout the weekend. We logged many laps and were competitive. I feel comfortable with the car and optimistic for the race,” said Álvarez 🇨🇴. FITTIPALDI STAYS IN THE TOP-10 💨🏁 Meanwhile, Pietro Fittipaldi, behind the wheel of the #73 Pratt Miller Motorsports car, teamed up with James Roe, Callum Ilott, and Chris Cumming, achieving his best lap at 1:39.160 minutes. He stood out in the third session, where he broke into the top-10, and like his teammate, completed over 200 laps 💧. “We put in a great effort and worked well as a team. Now it’s time to analyze the data and plan the final strategy,” said the Brazilian driver 🇧🇷. TATIANA CALDERÓN ADAPTS TO CHANGING CONDITIONS ⛈️🏳️ Colombian driver Tatiana Calderón, racing in the #66 Gradient Racing car alongside Joey Hand, Till Bechtolsheimer, and Harry Tincknell, faced challenging weather conditions and set her best lap at 1:48.801 minutesduring Saturday’s session. In the fifth session, they completed 53 laps, making it the most productive run for her team🔄. “Weather conditions in Daytona can be unpredictable, but we worked hard and adapted quickly. I’m satisfied and confident that we’ll achieve a great result,” said the Claro-backed driver 🇨🇴. ALL SET FOR THE BIG CHALLENGE: THE 24 HOURS OF DAYTONA 🔥🏎️ With the Roar Before providing a crucial opportunity to evaluate and refine car performance, the Escudería Telmex Telcel drivers are now ready for the ultimate endurance test, set to take place from January 23 to 25. With their sights set on a strong result, the action in Daytona is about to begin ⚡️🚀.

🚀 Volkswagen reaffirms its commitment to sustainability by driving the expansion of renewable energy in Europe. The company is currently involved in 26 green energy projects across nine countries, making a positive impact on the decarbonization of the automotive sector. Since 2021, these projects have generated 3 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity, equivalent to the annual demand of nearly 800,000 households. Beyond electrifying its vehicle lineup, Volkswagen is committed to a sustainable future, supporting the development of solar and wind farms that feed the European power grid with clean energy. This initiative is key to reducing the carbon footprint and making ID. models even more efficient. 🔄 INNOVATION AND ONGOING COMMITMENT Andreas Walingen, Volkswagen’s CSO, emphasized: “Each year, we strengthen our commitment to renewable energy so that our customers can charge their vehicles with clean power and reduce their environmental impact.” Through this strategy, the brand proves that sustainability is not just about manufacturing electric vehicles, but also ensuring that their usage is carbon neutral. Volkswagen has funded major initiatives, such as a solar farm in Vila Real, Portugal, generating 60 GWh annually, and a wind farm in Djupdal, Sweden, where it holds a 70% stake and produces 1,000 GWh of electricity per year. 🌍 REAL IMPACT ON ELECTRIC MOBILITY In 2024, these projects have generated 1.1 TWh of renewable energy, enough to power 300,000 households or meet the total energy demand of the current ID. vehicle fleet in Europe. However, 40% of the electricity used for charging still comes from non-renewable sources, a challenge that Volkswagen aims to solve in the next 10 years. Volkswagen’s lifecycle studies reveal that an ID.4 Pro, when charged with green energy, produces up to 50% fewer CO2 emissions compared to a diesel model. Additionally, its carbon footprint is significantly reduced after 66,000 km of driving. 💪 MULTIPLE OPTIONS TO CHARGE WITH CLEAN ENERGY Volkswagen also makes renewable energy more accessible to its customers through a charging network with 750,000 charging points across Europe, including the IONITY network, which features 4,000 HPC fast-charging stations powered by green electricity. In 2024, Volkswagen Naturstrom Flex, operated by Elli, introduces a dynamic pricing model based on electricity market rates. This option allows customers to reduce charging costs by up to 40%, especially when combined with the Elli Charger smart charging system. 🏰 A STEP FORWARD IN DECARBONIZATION Volkswagen is not only leading the electric transition but also driving a sustainable ecosystem, integrating renewable energy, green charging infrastructure, and the expansion of zero-emission mobility. With 26 energy projects in Europe, the brand demonstrates its commitment to the environment and reinforces its position as a pioneer in automotive electrification and sustainability.