22 ➔ 29 October
Darwin ➔ Adelaide
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Darwin
90,5%
3022 km
Adelaide
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current position
2734
Distance travelled [km]
79
Ø-speed [km/h]
4
completed days
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We're out of the race. Adelie had an accident, but the driver and everyone else is safe and unharmed, which is all that matters right now!
After Port Augusta, the last control stop before Adelaide, the roads were more crowded and after a situation with two consecutive road trains passing, we lost control of Adelie. She came off the road and rolled over at the ditch next to it. Everybody reacted immediately, and we can't stress enough how happy we are with the final outcome of this dangerous and unfortunate situation.
Due to race regulations, we are disqualified from the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge after tipping over, but our team spirit remained as unharmed as our driver, and the first shock is over.
Day 5: We are out of the race!
As our race day started, we quickly passed Tokai in the rearview mirror, which was still preparing their start into the day. Our spy crew however mentioned that once we passed, they also pulled onto the road and were hot on our heels.
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Day 4: Heavy winds and human shields
As our race day started, we quickly passed Tokai in the rearview mirror, which was still preparing their start into the day. Our spy crew however mentioned that once we passed, they also pulled onto the road and were hot on our heels.
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Day 3: Pushing through clouds and headwinds
Having woken up early and proceeded as usual, we hit the road at 08:08 am, starting the third day of the race. Running smoothly, we didn’t run in to problems whatsoever until two roadtrains approached us. Read More
Day 2: Racing according to our strategy
The morning of the second race day started at 5:30 am. Covestro Adelie was rolled into a sunny spot, to charge the battery by tilting our solar panel. Meanwhile, the team ate breakfast and dismantled our camp. Read More
Day 1: Starting in pole position!
Today was the start of the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2023. For us, the day started very early at around 5:30 am at our accommodation in Darwin. Read More
Race Ready!
Our driver Jan drove a fascinating lap in 1:56 minutes, which gives us the pole position for the start of the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2023 tomorrow morning! Read More
Arrival in Darwin
October
Trip up to Darwin
After Adelie had covered her first kilometers on the Stuart Highway, racing simulations were now on the agenda. In addition to testing Covestro Adelie, the aim was to train the entire racing process around Covestro Adelie. Read More
Race
Simulation
First Kilometers Down Under
September
Our first crew landed in Australia three weeks ago with Covestro Adelie. Once the jet lag had been overcome and we had organized rental cars, food, and on-site plans for the next month, most of the team set off for Coober Pedy. Read more
Arrival in Adelaide
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