Press Release | September 29, 2024
Tosha crowned FIM E-Xplorer World Cup champion, while Francesca secures second place. Scroll down to see new video add on September 29.
The following is a race report from HRC…
September 22, 2024
Team HRC has concluded the final day of the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup with an outstanding performance. In this decisive fourth round, the team faced a narrow gap with their rivals, battling until the very last second to secure the best result in this inaugural season.
The day began with the qualifying session, where Francesca Nocera was still feeling the effects of her fall on Friday. Despite the pain, her determination on the track was admirable, although she couldn’t perform at her best. On the other hand, Tosha Schareina once again demonstrated his dominance, setting the fastest time on his CR Electric Proto, further proving the team’s potential.
In the first race round, Francesca finished in 5th place, limited by the aftereffects of her crash. However, Tosha delivered a spectacular comeback after a poor start, overtaking all his rivals and claiming victory in the first race. This achievement earned valuable points, keeping the team’s championship hopes alive.
The second race followed a similar pattern, with Francesca once again finishing in 5th position. Tosha secured 2nd place, facing some challenges but remaining strong in the fight for crucial points.
In the final race, Tosha gave it his all, taking the victory and securing first place in the overall men’s standings of the World Cup. Team HRC finished the competition in 2nd place overall in the team category, a significant achievement in their debut year with the CR Electric Proto.
In the individual standings, Tosha Schareina was crowned FIM E-Xplorer World Cup champion in the men’s category, while Francesca Nocera secured a commendable 2nd place in the women’s category, closing out an almost perfect season.
Throughout the year, Team HRC consistently led the standings, showing remarkable performance and leaving a strong mark in this new category of motorcycling. This project with the CR Electric Proto is just the beginning of what promises to be a bright future for the team in the coming seasons.
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our entire technical team and sponsors for their unwavering support throughout this season. The commitment of everyone involved has been key to achieving these results, and while we know there are areas for improvement, we are confident that this is the path forward.
Ruben Faria | Team Principal
It was a day full of highs and downs, very intense. We started the Swiss rounds with two heavy crashes, but Tosha managed to recover. Unfortunately, Francesca wasn’t able to perform at her best due to the pain she was in. Not being able to give her all, we lost some very valuable points, but that’s racing. Tosha did his part and finished first, securing the E-Xplorer World Cup title. I want to thank the entire team for all the hard work throughout the season. This was the first year of the project, but the work we’ve done has been outstanding. We will continue working hard to develope the bike and keep growing in this new adventure.
Tosha Schareina 68
I’m absolutely thrilled to have secured the victory as the men’s World Champion in E-Xplorer. The team should be proud of all the hard work they’ve put in this season. I want to extend my congratulations to Francesca for never giving up and finishing the race after her fall on Friday. The CR Electric Proto has performed incredibly throughout the entire year, and the team has given their all—they should be proud.
Francesca Nocera 443
Here we are at the end of the day, the end of the weekend and the end of the season. Didn´t went as we planned but anyway I tried my best, my goal for this weekend was to finish the race and I did it. I want to say thank you for all the HRC Team, it´s been a pleasure.
September 21, 2024
Team HRC remains in first place ahead of the final round of the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup.
The action kicked off in Switzerland with the first race of the final round of the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup, and Team HRC experienced a day full of highs and lows on the track. With a passionate crowd and an outstanding atmosphere, the day started with morning practice sessions and the qualifying round that would determine the starting positions for the riders in this decisive event.
Francesca Nocera, who had suffered a fall during practice the previous day, was unable to finish the qualifying round due to lingering pain from the crash. Despite the team’s efforts and her determination, the discomfort kept her from completing the session.
Tosha claimed the top spot in qualifying, securing his choice of position on the starting grid.
At 1:30 PM, the first of three races began. Francesca continued to experience pain from her fall and, although she couldn’t perform at her full potential, she managed to finish in 5th place, earning valuable points for the Japanese team and showcasing her fighting spirit on a challenging day. In contrast, Tosha delivered an outstanding performance in the first round. He had a strong start, maintained the lead throughout the race, and crossed the finish line in first place, adding 25 crucial points to the team’s tally.
The second race brought better results for Francesca, who secured 4th place, showing improvement despite the difficulties. Tosha, while unable to repeat his victory, still managed a solid 3rd place, contributing more important points to the championship.
In the third race, Francesca continued to struggle with pain and finished in 5th place once again. Meanwhile, Tosha remained competitive for the top spots and closed the day in second place.
The atmosphere in Crans-Montana has been electric, with spectators fully engaged, creating an energizing vibe that spread to everyone present. The Swiss crowd cheered on the riders at every turn, and the Team HRC riders felt the support from the very start.
Tomorrow’s schedule will mirror today’s, with practice, qualifying, and three races that will decide it all in this thrilling conclusion to the World Cup. With three rounds already completed, the team is gearing up for the final day, knowing that every second on the track will be crucial in determining the championship. Both Francesca and Tosha are ready to give their all to secure the best possible result in this last round of the season.
Ruben Faria | Team Principal
A challenging first day in Crans-Montana. Tosha started strong in both the qualifying and the first race. However, in the last two races, he struggled to find the right feeling but still managed to finish second. Francesca, still sore from yesterday’s fall, hasn’t been able to perform at her best. It wasn’t the result we wanted, but there’s still one more day. We’ll fight until the end and continue defending our first place.
Tosha Schareina 68
We had a difficult day in the third round in Switzerland. I take it the second place in the male. We are going to try to take the first place tomorrow. Not easy for us, the track was destroy, but we will give 100% tomorrow.
Francesca Nocera 443
Day 1 done, yesterday I had some problems and today it was a bit hard to ride but we managed to finish the race. It was crucial to earn as many points as possible today, and tomorrow we’ll aim to secure the championship. We remain in first place overall, but we can’t afford to relax.
VIDEO | Behind the Scenes FIM E-Xplorer in Crans-Montana.
