FAQ.
Is MINI competing in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) again in 2013 ?
Yes. As in 2011 and 2012, the MINI John Cooper Works will continue its success in the FIA WRC in 2013. WRC Team Motorsport Italia will be represented at all 13 rounds of the WRC with the MINI WRC. In addition, the Prodrive WRC Team will also line up with the MINI John Cooper Works WRC at selected rounds of the WRC, while other private teams will also make individual appearances throughout the course of the season. As such, MINI fans are again in for a real treat in 2013 – no matter which WRC event they visit.
What form will MINI’s involvement in the WRC take in the future ?
The long-term homologation of the MINI John Cooper Works WRC, which was issued in 2012 by the International Automobile Federation (FIA), guarantees that the car can be used at the highest level of rallying, and in other series held in accordance with FIA regulations, right up to and including 2018. Prodrive is responsible for assembling and supporting the MINI John Cooper Works WRC customer cars, and will continue to work together with the BMW Group on the further development of the car.
Where can I purchase MINI WRC fan merchandise?
You can find a selection of MINI WRC merchandise here: www.mini-wrcshop.com
Where can I get fan merchandise for the teams lining up with MINIs ?
You get fan merchandise directly from the teams. You can either contact the teams yourself, or send us a message using the contact form on our website.
Where can I obtain further information on MINI Motorsport?
Beside the official MINI Motorsport website (www.MINImotorsport.com), full details about MINI’s WRC campaign are available on Facebook (www.facebook.com/MINImotorsport), Twitter (www.twitter.com/MINImotorsport) und YouTube (www.youtube.com/MINImotorsport).
I am involved in motor racing in a MINI. As a private team, how do I go about getting a star in the MINI Stars ?
The MINI Motorsport family lines up successfully in countless international series. Take your place on our MINI Stars world map and send us your team details using the contact form on our website. We will then get in contact with you.
What MINI Clubsport series are there ?
As well as MINI Challenge Argentina, there are also many more privately organised MINI Clubsport series around the world, such as the MINI Trophy in Germany, MINI RUSHOUR in Italy, MINI Challenge Switzerland and MINI Challenge UK. You can find information on this series under the respective stars in the MINI Stars section here on our website.
I would like to work for one of the teams lining up with MINIs? Where can I find any job vacancies? Where can I apply ?
Please contact the team you would like to work for directly. You can find information on any jobs available, as well as contact addresses, on the team’s Internet pages.
