Portuguese driver André Sousa, at the wheel of an Audi A1, conquered on Saturday the first victory of the season in the RX3 category of the European Rallycross Championship. The event took place in Lousada and was marked by the holding of the first night race in the history of the European competition. This victory represents an important milestone in the career of the Portuguese driver, who competes in the entry-level category of the European rallycross championship. The event in Lousada thus wrote a historic chapter as the first time the championship was held under night lighting conditions.
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André Sousa conquers first victory in European rallycross at Lousada
SAPO Notícias13 September 2026 at 00:15
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This victory represents a milestone for Portuguese motorsport, demonstrating the competitive capacity of national drivers in a European arena. The fact that the event took place in Lousada brings international recognition to the Portuguese rallycross infrastructure. This result can boost interest and development of this sport in Portugal.
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