Volvo V60 Polestar becomes safest ever WTCC Safety Car

The Volvo V60 Polestar has become the world's safest safety car in a new long-term agreement with the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), starting in the season-opening WTCC Race of France at Circuit Paul Ricard on April 1^st to 3^rd.

The Volvo V60 Polestar Safety Car, specifically modified with mandatory safety equipment, and its crew, which consists of a driver and observer, will lead the WTCC field ahead of the races and will also follow the pack on the opening lap. It is equipped with a roll cage, rescue and communication equipment in order to meet the rigorous technical and safety requirements set by the FIA and WTCC promoter Eurosport Events.

"It was an easy decision to start a cooperation with the WTCC on the Official Safety Car. This allows us to close the circle from track to road by showcasing customers the take-home alternative of our racing car technology in the form of the Volvo V60 Polestar Safety Car, at the same time being part of the vital and extensive safety work of the championship," said Alexander Murdzevski Schedvin, Head of Motorsport at Polestar.