Maserati MSG Racing Announces 2023 F2 Champion Théo Pourchaire for Jeddah Rookie Test
Maserati MSG Racing to give promising young French talent, Théo Pourchaire, the opportunity to showcase his skills at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit ahead of the 2025 Jeddah E-Prix
Monaco-based Maserati MSG Racing is proud to announce that the 21-year-old 2023 Formula 2 Champion, will be the first professional driver to take to the track for the team at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit participating in FP0 during the inaugural double-header race weekend later this month.
Théo will participate in the 30-minute Rookie Test session on Thursday, February 13, ahead of the 2025 Jeddah E-Prix which will take place on February 14-15. Alongside Homestead, Miami, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit is one of the new venues for Season 11 and will play host to rounds 3 and 4 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
This highly anticipated rookie test offers young drivers an invaluable opportunity to experience the unique challenges of Formula E, whilst also showcasing their abilities in a completely different championship environment.
The rookie test is also a vital element of race weekend preparations, with the team placing enormous trust in Théo to help them navigate this important phase of their preparation.
While FP0 on February 13 will be a first look at the circuit for everyone, it represents a crucial step forward for the team as they continue their efforts to steadily improve their results in the championship. The test is set to be a pivotal moment in the team’s preparation for the upcoming Jeddah E-Prix, and Maserati MSG Racing is proud to have someone of Théo’s calibre taking on this important role.
In Their Words
Théo Pourchaire, Rookie Driver, Maserati MSG Racing: “I’m really proud to have this opportunity with Maserati MSG Racing. Maserati is an iconic car brand and I’m very happy to be working with Maserati MSG Racing – the team has done fantastic work in the past. I also really like working with new people, everyone has made me feel very welcome so far. This will be the first time for me driving a Formula E car during a race weekend and I can’t wait to get out on the Jeddah track, to be in the car and to be working with the team on the ground. I’ve done some work with the team in the simulator to prepare myself as well as possible, but nothing compares with the real thing. I know the Jeddah track from F2, I’ve raced there three times in the past but on a slightly different configuration and in a very different car but I do think knowing the track a little helps especially when I will be in a new car with a new team. Overall, I’m excited to get on track, show what I can do, help the team and hopefully have fun!”
Cyril Blais, Team Principal, Maserati MSG Racing: “Théo is an incredibly talented driver, and we’ve followed his career closely over the past few years. He has proven his speed and adaptability in multiple racing disciplines, and his impressive track record speaks for itself. He’s fast and we anticipate that his technical feedback will help the team start the race weekend on the right foot. The Jeddah track will be new for all of us, so that adds an extra layer of challenge but we’re confident in Théo’s experience and ability to rise to the occasion. Personally, I can’t wait to see what he can do and as usual, we’ll approach the session with realistic expectations and very level heads.”
Maria Conti, Head of Maserati Corse: “We fundamentally believe in the need to promote younger diverse generations by providing opportunities. The rookie test is always a special moment, giving the possibility to young talents to test an extremely competitive racing car, such as our Tipo Folgore. These tests are a testament to Maserati MSG Racing’s commitment to nurturing and supporting young talent in the world of racing, sharing the same values as Maserati, as a team that blends race-winning experience with opportunity by putting its trust in the next generation of drivers.”
(Source of information & image credit: Maserati MSG Racing)
Hong Kong, China Tennis Shines in Davis Cup, WTA and ATP Tournaments! | 中國香港網球在台維斯盃、WTA及ATP賽事中閃耀！
The Hong Kong, China Davis Cup team has returned from Namibia after a thrilling 3-2 playoff victory, successfully retaining its World Group II status. Captain Yu Hiu Tung expressed pride in the team’s performance, highlighting the experience gained for young players, while Michael Cheng, President of the HKCTA, emphasized the need for continued investment in emerging talent.
Additionally, the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis 125 was recognized as the second-best WTA 125 Tournament of the Year, and the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open won the ‘WTA 250 International Tournament of the Year’ award, showcasing Hong Kong’s commitment to hosting premier tennis events.
The success of our athletes is further supported by the Hong Kong Sports Institute, which plays a crucial role in developing talents like Coleman Wong.
As we celebrate these achievements, it’s vital to continue nurturing talent and promoting the sport to inspire the next generation of players!
(Source of information & image credit: Hong Kong, China Tennis Association)
「國泰/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽」首次登陸啟德主場館 英國搖滾樂隊Kaiser Chiefs與著名DJ Pete Tong為新主場帶來精彩表演
[香港，2025年2月4日]：數十年來，「國泰/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽」（「香港七欖」）已被譽為全球最盛大的欖球派對，現場的音樂表演與球場上的世界級欖球比賽一樣，都是這場體育娛樂盛宴中不可或缺的一部分。隨著2025年「國泰/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽」即將於3月28日至30日移師至極具現代化的啟德主場館舉行，活動的氣氛必將再次推至重高峰。
在過去「香港七欖」中，像The Beach Boys、Madness、The Wailers和The Village People 等具代表性的樂隊曾經帶動全場四萬名觀眾勁歌熱舞。今年唯一的變化是，隨著賽事登陸啟德體育園嶄新的新主場，將有額外一萬名球迷能夠現場感受著名的「香港七欖」體驗。
請立即購票，並準備熱情痛快地高歌吶喊！賽事主辦方中國香港欖球總會（欖總）將利用新主場的最先進數碼科技為大家帶來最經典的曲目，這將是「香港國際七人欖球賽」又一個最精彩的週末。
週末現場表演的亮點將是Kaiser Chiefs 樂隊的音樂會和Pete Tong的DJ 表演。
英國獨立搖滾樂隊Kaiser Chiefs今年慶祝長踞榜首20周年。樂隊自2005年推出經典專輯《Employment》 以來，已發行了八張原創專輯。《Employment》 的專輯售出超過三百萬張，並為樂隊贏得三項全英音樂獎，包括最佳英國組合獎、NME 最佳專輯獎，並入圍水星音樂獎。他們在英國的熱門單曲包括2005年的《I Predict a Riot》和2007年英國冠軍單曲《Ruby》，此單曲銷量已超過461,000張。Kaiser Chiefs 樂隊將於「國泰/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽」的週日下午4時45分演出。
週六晚上，英國著名DJ Pete Tong將把七欖派對推向另一個高潮，為這個世界級欖球嘉年華帶來澎湃的音樂。
Pete Tong 被譽為全球電子音樂大使，也是一位出色的製作人、推廣人、DJ 和主持，他在其輝煌的職業生涯中發掘了眾多樂隊。週六晚上6時35分，Pete Tong的伊比薩混音將把啟德搖身一變，成為世界上最大的夜場，觀眾們將享受一場熱血沸騰的體驗。
「國泰/滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽」於週五拉開序幕，首場小組賽將於上午10時30分開始，由香港旅遊發展局全力支持的開幕式將於下午6時40分舉行。首日的娛樂盛宴將由本地流行樂隊RubberBand領銜演出。
RubberBand 是香港最著名的樂隊之一，曾獲多項獎項，至今已發行了十張專輯。2021年，他們的巡演演唱會《Ciao》 廣受好評，並首次進行歐洲、北美和台北的世界巡演。樂隊還受邀參加了在巴塞隆拿舉行的世界最大的音樂節之一「Primavera」 音樂節。
週六的「香港七欖」還將迎來意大利音樂人GALA 的現場表演。她的演出曲目包括多屆白金單曲《Freed from Desire》，這首單曲已成為全球體育賽事的主題曲，並經常在FIFA 和UEFA 的足球比賽中播放。曼城、AC 米蘭和紐卡素等多家足球會都採用了這首歌曲，法國欖球隊也自原曲發行近30年以來一直沿用此曲。
《Freed from Desire》 無疑是世界上最著名的體育歌曲，在Spotify上的播放量已接近五億次，並在多個歐洲國家上榜，包括在法國和比利時排名第一、在英國、愛爾蘭和意大利排名第二。這是意大利音樂人史上最成功的國際發行作品。
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「國泰/ 滙豐香港國際七人欖球賽」很高興成為一項「M」品牌認可活動，協助提升香港作為亞洲體育盛事之都的形象。獲大型體育活動事務委員會頒發的「M」品牌，標誌著緊張、精彩、刺激的大型體育活動。
(資料來源: Elite Step Asia Limited/ 「國泰/滙豐香港國際
Press Release: Hong Kong, China retains Davis Cup World Group II status | 中國香港台維斯盃世界II組附加賽謢級成功
The Hong Kong, China team defeated Namibia 3-1 in Windhoek to secure a World Group II spot later this year. World No. 165 Coleman Wong and veteran Kevin Wong led the way with key wins to cement the victory in the playoffs for the fourth time in a row. The team will join China or Montenegro, Benin or Latvia, Jamaica or New Zealand, Saudi Arabia or Ireland, Zimbabwe or Morocco, South Africa or Nigeria, El Salvador or Moldova, Estonia or Venezuela, Dominican Republic or Bolivia, Slovenia or Indonesia, Paraguay or Syria, and Cyprus or Thailand in the first round in September.
Results / 賽果
Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs
Central Tennis Club, Windhoek
1-2 February 2025
Hong Kong, China 3 ‒ 1 Namibia
R1 Connor van Schalkwyk (NAM) d. Kevin Wong (HKG) 4-6 6-4 6-1
R2 Coleman Wong (HKG) d. Codie van Schalkwyk (NAM) 7-5 7-5
R3 Coleman Wong/Kevin Wong (HKG) d. Connor van Schalkwyk/Jean Erasmus (NAM) 7-6(6) 7-5
R4 Coleman Wong (HKG) d. Connor van Schalkwyk (NAM) 7-6(2) 7-6(8)
R5 Kevin Wong (HKG) v Codie van Schalkwyk (NAM)
(Source of information & image credit: Hong Kong, China Tennis Association)
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