In the opening round of the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup 2024, Honda Racing Corporation took the win in its home country of Japan, showing its dominance in electric off-road racing while making its debut in the competition.
Joining the all-electric off-road motorcycle series, Team HRC joined the competition by taking on top rivals, some of whom have a full year of experience in the inaugural 2023 championship.
Despite the competition from Team HRC’s rivals, victory in Round 1 was secured by the factory team with a razor-thin margin of just one point, accumulating a total of 132 in the championship.
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Robbie Maddison Racing placed just behind HRC, finishing the weekend in second place with 131 points. RMR riders Zaragoza and Germond put constant pressure on Team HRC until the very last moment, but in the end they were overtaken by the factory team.
In third place, just behind RMR, came the second of the new 2024 teams, INDE Racing, accumulating a total of 121 points, representing a solid indicator for the India-based team, who will be looking to maintain their pace throughout the season.
Thus, all is set for the next race of the 100% electric motorcycle championship, which prepares for the second round of the season, scheduled to take place in Norway, from May 3 to 4, at a location yet to be confirmed.
