The first day of the World RX Of Hong Kong has come to an end. Kevin Hansen claimed his first-round win of the season on the day.
Heat One
Kevin Hansen topped the first heat of the event. Setting a time 0.796 seconds faster than Johan Kristoffersson. Klara Andersson finished third fastest, 1.697 seconds slower than Kristoffersson. Niclas Grönholm posted the fourth fastest time 1.741 seconds slower than Andersson. Mikaela Åhlin Kottulisnky rounded out the top five, finishing 0.786 seconds slower than Grönholm.
Heat Two
Niclas Grönholm took home the win on the second heat of the day. Posting a time 0.255 seconds faster than Johan Kristoffersson. Kevin Hansen finished third fastest, 4.084 seconds slower than Kristoffersson. Ole Christian Veiby set the fourth fastest time, 1.352 seconds slower than Hansen. Timmy Hansen rounded out the top five on the heat, finishing 1.629 seconds slower than Veiby.
Semifinal One
Kevin Hansen topped the first semifinal group. Setting a time 2.606 seconds faster than Johan Kristoffersson. Timo Scheider finished third fastest, 1.155 seconds slower than Kristoffersson.
Semifinal Two
Niclas Grönholm took home the win in the second semi-final. Posting a time 1.137 seconds faster than Ole Christian Veiby. Klara Andersson rounded out the top three, finishing 3.020 seconds slower than Veiby.
Finals
Kevin Hansen claimed the win in the finals to secure his first-round win of the season and win the World RX Of Hong Kong. Setting a time 2.290 seconds faster than Niclas Grönholm to take the win. Timo Scheider finished third, 1.186 seconds slower than Grönholm.
A Shortened Schedule
Superpole and the third heat race were canceled due to construction. The construction in question was unexpected and caused a delay in the start of the round. Leading to the cancellation of both Superpole and heat three as a result. This really did not affect the running of the event, just made for less racing overall.